ARUSHA– KILIMANJARO - ARUSHA

The permanently snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain reaching a lofty 5895m. There is no technical climbing required to conquer this mighty peak, just a good level of fitness and some exceptional determination. The views and sense of achievement as you reach the summit are not to be missed on a career break to Tanzania.

Is this journey right for me?

This is an intensive trek for any career break traveller, with walking of 6 hours per day and a gruelling 12 hours on summit day. The rewards for your efforts are stupendous as you reach the summit of Africa’s highest peak making this a very special achievement on your gap year trip. You need to be physically fit, own good comfortable walking boots and enjoy the outdoors. Altitude sickness may be experienced and makes the trek more challenging. Maximum altitude is 5895m.

When can I go?

Other dates may be available on request please ask us.

Where do I join and end the journey?

This career break journey starts and ends at a central meeting point in Arusha.

What’s Included?

• Accommodation: You will camp in two man tents.
• Travel: You walk with your own day sack – porters carry your main luggage and camp provisions.
• Food: A cook travels with you and prepares three good meals a day for you.
  Energy snacks and safe drinking water are also provided. Bring your own water bottle.

What’s Extra?

• International Flights
• Entry Visas
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses

The itinerary

Day 1 - Machame Camp

Meet in Arusha to start this exciting gap year adventure and drive to Machame village. Your trek on Africa’s highest mountain begins from the gate, winding up to the lush tropical forests and out into heather moorland.

Overnight: Machame Camp. (3000m)         Approx. Walking: 6 hrs

Day 2 - Shira Cave

Trek to Shira Plateau. Walk through the fine open moorlands.

Overnight: Shira Cave. (3840m).      Approx. Walking: 5 hrs

Day 3 - Barranco Camp

Today make the long trek to Barranco. This camp lies sheltered below spectacular cliffs of the Breach wall.

Overnight: Barranco Camp. (3900m).                    Approx. Walking: 6 hrs

Day 4 - Barafu Camp

In the morning trek to Barafu. Huge glaciers and cliffs can be seen which mark this part of the mountain.

Overnight: Barafu Camp. (4600m).               Approx. Walking: 6 hrs

Day 5 - High Camp

At midnight the trek begins up to the final steep, scree section to reach Stella Point. Walk steadily up the ridge and around the crater to reach Uhuru peak at 5895m. From the summit the trek descends.

Overnight: Mweka High Camp. (3000m) ).              Approx. Walking: 11 - 12 hrs

Day 6 – Arusha

Covering the last section of the mountain, you trek down through the forests to the gate where your vehicle will be waiting to transport you back to Arusha.

Approx. Walking: 4 - 5 hrs

Project photos