KILIMANJARO CLIMB - NORTHERN CIRCUIT

13 days from GBP1,749 to GBP2,299 including flights
Tripcode: TYN

Countries Visited: Tanzania

A pioneering 9-day route around Kilimanjaro's summit cone

Lava Tower from Arrow Glacier path, Kilimanjaro

This special itinerary offers Exodus trekkers a longer route on Kilimanjaro, with optimum acclimatisation and captivating views on Africa's highest mountain. Approaching from the north on the Rongai Route, we veer off anti-clockwise along the Northern Circuit and are immediately rewarded with immense views over the Kenyan Plains with Amboseli far below. Turning south we pass Moir Hut and join the Shira Route, traversing under the glacial ice with views of Mt Meru and the Tanzania Plains two miles below. The 9 day trek affords maximum acclimatisation time for the summit itself; become one of a handful of groups to experience Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit's amazing tranquillity and panoramic scenery.

The Sun - recommends Kilimanjaro with Exodus (28 February 2009).

What makes this trip responsible?

Responsible Travel

Tanzania Porter Education Project
During the long rains (April-June), the non-trekking season, Exodus funds a project to teach English to its porters and other local staff; over 500 to date. Being able to converse with clients in English is an essential skill and this successful initiative has enabled porters to become cooks, assistant guides and even chief guides. With your support our aim is to develop this programme further in the future and provide continued education to our porters during times when work is limited. These skills can also help with employment opportunities for our guides, who can also work as teachers and/or classroom assistants.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Fly to Kilimanjaro.

Day 2

Arrive Kilimanjaro, transfer to Marangu.

Day 3

Transfer to Nale Moru, start ascent to Rongai 1 (2600m).

Day 4

Trek via Second Cave, turning west to Third Cave to overnight (3900m).

Day 5

Continue anti-clockwise to Buffalo Camp (4150m).

Day 6

Through Lent Hills to Moir Hut (4200m).

Day 7

Ascent to Lava Tower below Kibo's ice fields (4550m).

Day 8

Descend through Barranco Valley to Karanga for maximum summit benefit (4000m).

Day 9

Steady ascent to Barafu, 'Ice Camp' (4600m).

Day 10

Summit day - climb to Stella Point; trek around crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5895m). return via Barafu to Millennium (3800m).

Day 11

Descend through lush forest to Mweke Gate; transfer to Arusha.

Day 12

Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport, depart.

Day 13

Arrive London.

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4,300m on the ridge in front of Mwenzi camp

Approaching the summit of Kili in the early hours of the morning.

Climber on summit of Kilimanjaro

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Do it, do it, do it!! This will be one of the best experiences of your life. Exhausting and exhilarating!! …

Jacqueline Abell
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Hi, This was one of the best adventures that i have ever gone on, the team of porters, and guides…

John Merrick
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Anyone can suceed anyone can fail. We have done both, do not be scared, go for it!

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