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KILIMANJARO - THE ROOF OF AFRICA TANZANIA 

A challenging and massively rewarding trek up one the the world's great mountains and the roof of Africa.  Take the Lemosho route to Kilimanjaro's summit, with plenty of time for acclimatisation, and relax afterwards in the beautiful Serengeti.   

Dates:  Mar 12 - 25  (12 nights)  July 30 - Aug 12  (12 nights) Oct 08 - 21  (12 nights) 

2009 Prices:      2639.00 GBP    (High Season)  See brochure for all prices.                      Prices are per person for 12 nights based on double occupancy without airfare.                Single room supplement    225.00 GBP  

Guided Walks: Kilimanjaro is not a technical climb, but the trek is made challenging by the altitude, with the summit at 5,895 m.  Each day's walk on the climb varies between 2 to 5 hours, and an average elevation gain of 585 m per day. HF Holidays' partners have the best success rate of any operator and are vastly experienced.  You will be provided with first-rate backup before and during your trip, and unforgettable memories for afterwards.

Hotels:  On the plains we stay in comfortable safari tented camps and lodges.  On Kilimanjaro we use 3 man tents for use by 2 people with a mess tent and toilet tent at each camp.  You will be very well supported and catered for by our local partner's large and efficient team. Included: 12 nights accommodation in  twin-bedded en-suite rooms and twin-bedded tents on the trek. All meals.  Services of a local tour conductor and local guides.  Walks, sightseeing, entrance fees and travel by air-conditioned minibus or coach.
Itinerary:
 
Day 1: Arusha – 1 night
Arrival in Arusha (1 night) in the shadow of Mount Meru and meet our local trip leader.

Day 2  Kilimanjaro – 8 nights
Depart towards mighty Kilimanjaro (8 nights).  Departing from Lemosho Glades we trek through the forest to camp at 2,750m. 

Days 3 - 4: 
Our next two days take us to the Shira plateau.  As the vegetation thins we see the first direct views of the peak.  The following day we walk across the plateau to Shira 2 Camp.

Days 5 - 6 : 
Walk into alpine desert to Lava Tower Camp at 4,600m.  The following  day after a short descent we ascend the Barranco Wall and overnight at Karango Camp.

Day 7:
Walk on the steep Barafu path, with an acclimatisation hike to 4,700m-4,800m and overnight at Barafu Camp.

Day 8:
Today is the day we ascend to the roof of Africa! After an early start, trek to the Kibo Crater rim and then into the crater to camp.  We can take an optional walk to Furtwangler glacier.

Day 9:
This morning  we reach our ultimate goal, Uhuru Peak. After sunrise and celebrations on the peak we descend the glacial valley to Mweka Camp.

Day 10:  Arusha  (1 night)
Steadily descend the mountain into the rainforest, from where we transfer to our resort in Arusha (1 night).  Time for a hot shower, relax by the pool and a celebration dinner. 

Days 11 - 12:  Ngorongoro Crater  - 2 nights
We travel to the Ngorongoro Crater (2 nights). The open grasslands are home to an astonishing variety of game including large herds of wildebeest, zebra buffalo, elephants and also lions and leopards. We take bush walks, game drives and enjoy good food and relaxation.

Day 13:
Transfer to Arusha for our flight home.
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