Within touching distance of the equator, a lifetime experience! - TREK TO THE TOP OF THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT - Kilimanjaro!, 5895 meters above sea level, the roof of Africa. An extraordinary experience of physical and mental challenge, on a route departing from a tropical zone, crossing strips of landscape and climate, with the progression in altitude, qualifying for the highest point on the continent.
The trip takes place in any group size. Training, transportation and support from our local team in Tanzania, a trained team that will welcome and support you throughout the journey from the moment of landing to departure (guides, porters, accommodations, food - everything! , with a high instructional and service ratio).
Recommended departure dates: January-February, July-October.
Day 1: Travel to Africa
Regular flight TA - Tanzania (with stopover). Depart from the airport at night on a regular flight, with a stopover and continuing with a short flight to Tanzania. We'll meet with our team, and we'll set up a lovely lodge in the town of Moshi. We will get rooms, relax in the pool and meet for a briefing and organize about the equipment. Dinner and lodging at the lodge.
Day 2: Rongai Gate (1950m) - Simba Camp (2800m)
After an early breakfast we will take a trip to the entrance gate - Rongai, make registration arrangements for the reserve and continue traveling to the beginning of the route where we will also meet the logistics staff who will accompany us - porters, kitchen staff, a lot of equipment for staying on the territory, etc. The beginning of the walk from the village of Nalmero passes through cornfields and enters the pine forest, through which the path climbs in a very moderate and comfortable way. At an altitude of 2800 m - Camp Simba, where we camped for the night.
Day 3: Simba Camp - The Caves (3450 m)
After A. Late morning, we will continue a slow walk for proper acclimatization, stop for lunch in the field and continue to qualify until the cave site, at 3450 meters in Rum. Dinner and space accommodation.
Day 4: Cave Camp - Kiklava Cave (3600 m)
After A. Morning we will continue climbing towards the towering cone of the Kivu volcano - the top of Kilimanjaro. The landscape begins to open up, the vegetation changes and dwindles. Overnight at Camp Kiklava, at 3600 meters.
Day 5: Kiklava - Mawanzi (4330m)
A steep and not long climb will bring us to a wild and exposed landscape. Today we will cross the vegetation line and arrive in the early afternoon at the camp of Mawanzi at 4330 meters. We will take advantage of the afternoon to rest and wander around the camp, as part of the acclimatization.
Day 6: Mawanzi - Kivu (4700m)
About 5 hours walk from breakfast, we will cross the saddle that separates Mawanzi from Kivu and reach the base camp before the summit - Camp Kivu, 4700 meters high. We will take advantage of the afternoon to rest and organize the equipment, have an early dinner and sleep in preparation for the ascent to the summit at midnight.
DAY 7: SUMMIT DAY - FROM KIBU TO KILIMANJARO PEAK - 5895 METERS
The big day! At midnight, after hot tea and a light meal we go out to the top. Warm attire, headlamps, a tight and determined column. At an altitude of 5150 meters we will reach the Hans Meyer cave, a first point to rest. We will continue on a zigzag path, to Gilman Point at an altitude of 5681 m, located on the muzzle of the extinct volcano. From it we will continue along the spur of the knife, in a section where we will surely meet a layer of snow, until the summit of Kaliminjero, the highest point in Africa - Horo, at 5895 meters above sea level. Tremendous satisfaction and achievement - we did it! Subject to the weather conditions, we will stay a little while on the summit and begin to ski down, returning to Camp Kivu for a short rest after which we will continue down to Horumbo hut, 3720 m altitude, where we will spend the night.
Day 8: Horumbo Cabin (3720m) - Marango Gate (1980m)
After A. This morning we will continue to ski down the mountain. WE WILL PASS THROUGH THE MANDRA HUT WHERE WE WILL HAVE LUNCH AND CONTINUE INSIDE THE TROPICAL FOREST, ABOVE US FLOCKS OF MONKEYS, UNTIL THE MARANGO GATE, THE POPULAR ENTRANCE TO THE KILIMANJARO RESERVE, WHERE WE WILL SIGN WE PUT IN THE CLIMBERS LOG AND EARN A CERTIFICATE CONFIRMING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF CLIMBING TO THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN AFRICA. From there we drive to our lodge, for a nice warm shower, dinner at the lodge.
Day 9: Tanzania - Tel Aviv
A late breakfast at the lodge, a leisurely half-day of rest, with a book in the pool overlooking the top of Kilimanjaro, we might also suffice some massage, pack up and head to the airport, for the flight back to the country.
Cost of the trip: $2,950
The price includes: everything, except the flight and the entry visa!
· Full economy with full board 3 meals a day throughout the trek.
· Accommodation in good hotels at the beginning and at the end, excellent camping equipment.
· Kilimanjaro Reserve Entrance Fee.
· All fees and visas required for climbing.
· All transfers within the route, from the moment of landing to departure.
· Excellent local staff including climbing guides, cook and assistant, full porter staff.
· Can be paid by bank transfer or credit card, 3 installments without interest.
The price does not include:
· Personal expenses.
· Tips for local staff.
· EVERYTHING THAT IS NOT IN THE “PRICE INCLUDES” SECTION.
Notes:
· You can request to go on a different route than the proposed one, there are about 6 routes that go up to the top of the mountain.· The trip plan and price are based on a regular flight to Tanzania. There may be changes to the program due to a change in flight schedules.
· The price in NIS will be calculated based on the cash rate of sale of the “Bank of Hapoalim” on the day of payment.
· In case of changes in flight costs, such as port taxes, fuel surcharges, etc., the trip price will be updated accordingly.
· The route of the trip may change due to weather conditions, instructions from local authorities, technical faults or the decision of the guide on the ground in favor of the group members and the conduct of the trip.
