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Day 1

Meet on arrival in Kilimanjaro and transfer to the hotel. Your climb briefing will take place today, or tomorrow.

NB: If you need to hire any extra gear, advise the hotel shortly after your arrival. Leave any excess clothing and valuables at the hotel - they will lock them up for you. Pack your bag carefully for the climb - remember the weight limit of 12kg. Leave some 'bin bags' in an outer pocket of your bag, and show
the porters where they are so that in case of rain they can quickly cover your bag. Keep one out for your personal daypack too! Liaise with staff at reception, and leave them your air tickets to be reconfirmed during your climb. It is your responsibility to ensure that flights are reconfirmed, as any schedule changes will be advised at the time.

Overnight in hotel

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Day 2

Rest day to rehydrate from your long haul flight and adjust to the African pace of life. You will also have the opportunity to take a complimentary guided tour of Moshi and the surrounding area.

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Day 3

Drive to park gate. A seven-hour walk through the spectacular forest will bring you to a camping area - Umbwe Caves Campsite - with access to water at 2900m. Take your time walking through this section - it will help towards acclimatisation. It can often be muddy or wet as well.

Overnight camp.

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Day 4

Barranco Hut, 3 900 meters. Some fairly steep walking through the forest, and along a sharp ridge, before the path flattens as you approach Barranco Hut, in the moorland zone. A fairly long and strenuous day, as the altitude is now beginning to be felt.

Overnight camp.

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Day 5

Today we will do an acclimatization walk to Lava Tower at 4600m. This will take around 7 hours (5 hours up, 2 hours down) and we will have a packed lunch as opposed to a hot lunch.

Overnight camp.

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Day 6

Morning at leisure, before ascending the Barranco Wall and dropping into Karanga Valley at 4200 m.

Overnight camp.

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Day 7

Continue across to Barafu Hut, now a fairly short day. This is an acclimatisation day, as you ascend up sections of scree and rock, then down into valleys - a hard day of walking at relatively high altitude. You will be able to rest up at Barafu for the whole afternoon, acclimatising and gathering strength for the
summit.

Overnight camp.

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Day 8

Rest day. Read and enjoy the scenery. A short acclimatisation trek is recommended.

Overnight camp.

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Day 9

Early attempt on summit. You will be woken at approx. midnight for your final ascent. Dress warmly, and your guide will lead you to Stella Point on the crater ridge, and then along the top to Uhuru Peak. It's a very long day - reaching the peak in the early morning light, and then descending during the day, arriving at a camp an hour out of Mweka in the late afternoon.

Overnight camp.

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Day 10

Descend to park gate, approx. 5 hours steady downhill walk. On completion, transfer to hotel.

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Day 11

Transfer to the airport for onward travelor other activities.

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Itinerary Disclaimer

Note: While our intention is to adhere to the day to day route as printed, a degree of flexibility is built into the itinerary and night stops may vary from those suggested. The day to day schedule should be taken only as a general guide. We cannot accept responsibility for changing the proposed itinerary or any inaccuracies or errors. A variety of factors, including adverse weather conditions and difficulties with transportation, can lead to enforced changes. The expedition leader will make any changes where necessary.

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