Climbing Kili

Kili Climb - 9-day Kilimanjaro hike starting at Machame Gate.

Highlights:

• A gradual and breathtakingly beautiful climb to the roof of Africa; the highest free

standing mountain in the world.

• Avoid the crowds and ascend through Afromontane forest to the edge of the

remnants of the Shira Volcano.

• Circumnavigate the main peak, Kibo, passing the spectacular giant steps and

glacial valleys.

• Leisurely route allowing for acclimatization.

• Professional, experienced mountain guides with first-class safety objectives

including the latest technology, training, tools, communication and support.

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Rivertrees Country Inn - Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Rivertrees Country Inn 1 NIGHT

Days 2-7 - Mount Kilimanjaro climb - Machame Route 6 NIGHTS

Day 8 - Rivertrees Country Inn - Descend through the mountain forest, transfer to Rivertrees Country Inn - 1 NIGHT

Day 9 - Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Summary:

From Machame Gate hikers will ascending through the Afromontane forest and camp on the first night at the edge of the forest. The second day takes the party to the edge of the remnants of the Shira volcano. A steep incline takes walkers into the heath zone, filled with helichrysum and lobelia plants as well as various geologic features from lava tubes to glacial valleys. The third day is an ascent onto a steep, rocky ridge through heather and open moorlands, to Barranco Camp. The route then turns east and circumnavigates the main peak, Kibo, passing some spectacular features such as lava towers, giant steps and glacial valleys. The final ascent is from Barafu camp, with a night time ascent to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point. The descent is via the Mweka route.