Climbing Expeditions

Kilimanjaro Expedition

(19,430') Tanzania, Africa
Days:9 August 10th-19th, September 1st-10th, 11th-20th, 21st-30th, December 1st-9th, 2008

Skill Level Prerequisites:

Beginner and Intermediate

Cost of Trip:

2008 costs $3,500 U.S.

Trip begins in Tanzania, Africa

Trip Description:

At 19,340 feet (5,895 meters), Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and one of the prized 7 Summits (the highest mountain on each of the continents). Join Mountain Professionals world-class international mountain guides for this amazing journey to Africa and climb Kilimanjaro, one of the world’s most famous mountains. Our scheduled route of choice is the physically challenging, but technically straightforward Machame Route. We are able to deliver a custom trip on any of the routes on Kilimanjaro, please contact Mountain Professionals for details.

Climbing the Machame Route allows us an excellent opportunity to summit the mountain and is accessible to a wide range of experience levels. Good fitness is the key to the climb, there are no technical difficulties but we require our team members to have the mental and physical determination to attempt this route. As with any high mountain route, the potential for serious weather is always a possibility and we will be trekking at high altitude. We will spend several days trekking on the mountain, gaining valuable acclimatization before making a summit attempt to the highest point known as Uhuru Peak. Our route is considered by many to be the most beautiful of the Kilimanjaro routes, with stunning views of the African plains and the retreating glaciers of Kilimanjaro.

Your entire expedition will be organized and managed by our highly skilled professional Western and African staff for the adventure to ¨the roof of Africa." All of the in country transportation, the on mountain services, food, tents, porters, and guides are included. While climbing to altitudes of close to 6,000 meters, you benefit from the experience and judgment that Mountain Professionals can provide. Our guides have safely placed over 20 climbers on the summits of 8,000m mountains including Mt. Everest. We will manage the conservative acclimatization schedule, coordinate the on mountain decisions, and look after the health and safety of each individual team member. We believe our well-structured and efficient style will give you the best opportunity for a safe, successful and above all fun experience in Africa.

Projected Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our team transports to our hotel in Moshi, which is located approximately one hour from the park. All planned services are included, transport, dinner and hotel.

Day 2: From Moshi we transport to the Machame Park gate on the southwest side of Kilimanjaro. Here we trek through the lush forest and ferns, continue to our first camp at 3,000m. 5-6 hours walking.

Day 3: Here we will hike out of the dense forest to a camp near Shira Cave at 3,840m. 4-5 hours walking.

Day 4: From Shira, we will trek towards the Barranco Valley for a camp at 3,950m. Today we may take an acclimatization hike above our sleeping altitude. 5-6 hours.

Day 5: Today we climb the eastern side of the valley and we will enjoy views of Kilimanjaro's ice fields. We will continue trekking until we reach our camp in Karanga Valley. 4-5 hours of walking.

Day 6: Here we will walk up to 4,750m. Make camp after a short hiking day and prepare for the summit attempt. 4 hours walking.

Day 7: We leave very early this morning around 1a.m. heading towards Stella Point on the crater rim and on to Uhuru Peak. Congratulations on a safe and successful climb! We will descend back down to approximately 3,400m to camp.

Day 8: From here we have a nice 5-6 hour trek to the park Gate and transport vehicle. Return to Arusha for our team dinner celebration.

Day 9: Closure of group expedition. Transport to Kilimanjaro International Airport for those who have flights out, or stay on for an optional wildlife-viewing safari (check with us for details).

Price Includes:

• Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to and from Moshi
• 2 Nights accommodation in Moshi at Hotel including meals
• Transfer to and from Kilimanjaro Park Gate
• Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees
• All hut or camping fees for the climb
• Mountain Professionals guides
• African guide, assistant guides, porters and cooks
• All meals and utensils on mountain
• Camping equipment including tents, mattress, tables, and chairs
• Government taxes

Price Does Not Include:

• Items of personal nature, individual travel costs, delays, taxis, etc.
• Personal Africa entry visas
• Vaccinations
• Recommended Travel Insurance
• Personal clothing or gear
• Alcoholic drinks and personal snacks
• Staff gratuities

Please contact Mountain Professionals at admin@mtnprofessionals.com

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