Plan Harmony

Itinerary

Day 1: Machame Gate (1,790m) – Machame Camp route

Pass By: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
After breakfast, you will be picked up at your lodge and taken to the Kilimanjaro National park gate. After completion of all the necessary paperwork, your adventure commences. Your destination for today is the Machame Camp. Soon you will be hiking through the lush rainforest with its large ancient trees, primeval ferns, and endemic flowers, like the Impatiens Kilimanjaro. You might also spot black and white colobus monkeys, peeking through the leaves. Reaching the campsite you will have time to relax, stretch your legs and enjoy a hearty meal, before snuggling into your tent for the night.

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Accommodation included: Machame Camp

Day 2: Machame Camp (3,010m) – Shira Camp

Pass By: Shira, Tanzania
Today’s early start is not due to a long stretch, but rather to allow you to reach Shira Camp at around mid-afternoon. As you walk you will notice the dramatic change in the landscape – from lush and green rainforest to dry moor and heathland. Arriving at your campsite a beautiful view of the mountain range opens up before you. The glaciers of Kibo glistens in the golden hue of the setting sun as you enjoy another lovingly cooked meal before climbing into your tent.

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Accommodation included: Shira Camp 2

Day 3: Day 3: Shira Camp 2 (3,900 m) – Lava Tower

Pass By: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Today you will climb approximately 700 m, but you will spend the night at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatize, as a height of over 4,600 m will be reached before descending again. In doing so, you will be able to see how your body reacts to such an altitude. The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower. The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes to alpine desert. The climb passes through the wide Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours’ walking, you will arrive at the Barranco Camp – perhaps the most beautiful camp in Kilimanjaro.

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Accommodation included: Barranco CampAccommodation included: Barranco Camp

Day 4: Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) – Karanga Camp (4,035 m)

Pass By: Lemosho Route, Lemosho Rte, Tanzania
Today’s trekking leg has many ascents and descents and shortly after the start, you will tackle the steepest part of the entire route – the Barranco Wall. Every now and then, you may need your hands to hold on as there are no climbing “paths”. Safety is paramount and your guides will assist you whenever necessary. After reaching the top of Barranco Wall, you will walk along the mountain ridge. From here you will have fantastic views of the southern glacier of Kibo as well as of the Kibo summit. You will get to Karanga Camp around lunchtime.

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Accommodation included: Karanga Camp

Day 5: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) – Barafu Camp (4,640 m)

Pass By: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
After breakfast, you will walk along a trail that passes through an alpine desert area until you reach the destination of today – the Barafu Camp. In the afternoon you can relax and stretch your legs in preparation for the upcoming summit night. You will have dinner early in order to catch a few hours’ sleep before you will be woken up at around midnight.

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Accommodation included: Barafu Camp

Day 6: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)

Pass By: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
After some hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins at around midnight. By torchlight you will start walking on the lava ash that is still frozen. After 5 to 7 hours you will arrive at Stella Point (5,730 m), the crater rim of Mt Kilimanjaro. Another 1 to 2 hours climb along the crater ridge will lead you to the summit of Uhuru Peak. From “Africa’s Roof”, you will be able to see the surrounding landscape being lit up by the rising sun – a truly liberating experience. After a short break and taking photos, you will return to Barafu Camp just before midday where the rest of the crew will be waiting for you. You will have a warm lunch and rest for about 1 to 2 hours before you make your way down to the Mweka Camp about 3 hours away.

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Accommodation included: Mweka Camp

Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,080 m) – Mweka Gate

Pass By: Mweka, Tanzania
The final leg of your amazing adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. Then a gentle 2 to 3 hours’ descent through the rainforest continues to Mweka Gate, where your driver will be waiting for you. He will take you back to your Lodge in Arusha .

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Accommodation included: VENICE HOTEL OR ARUSHA TOURIST INN HOTEL

• Coffee and/or Tea
• Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
• Mountain crew (cook & porters)
• Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.
• All national park fees
• Overnight stays in hotels and mountain tents
• Professional, English-speaking guide
• 8x Breakfast
• 8x Dinner
• 9x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 7 nights
• 8x Lunch
• 7x Dinner
• 7x Breakfast

• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Tips
• Travel insurance
• Visa fees

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Face masks provided for travelers
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
• COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.