Climbing 9 days Crater Camp Route is very comfortable, and it provides enough time for acclimatization. The Crater Camp option though does pose a serious challenge to acclimatization and should only be undertaken by those who have acclimatized well. Most climbers on Kilimanjaro suffer from some signs of altitude sickness but they go down quickly before the problems become serious. If you sleep overnight in Crater Camp you do not have this safety margin.
| safari type : | Trekking / Climbing |
| You will visit: | Lemosho Gate, Big Tree Camp, Shira 1 Camp, Shira 2 Camp, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Crater Camp, Uhuru Peak, Millennium Camp |
| Activities : | Swimming, Snorkeling, Local Marketing Visit |
| Getting Around: | Walking |
| Start/End: | Arusha |
| Minimum Age: | 18+ |
After your long flight, you’ll be pleased to spend your first night in comfort at your hotel, the Planet Lodge in Arusha. You will be picked-up by Gifted Adventures driver, who will be waiting to meet and welcome you and take you to your hotel in Arusha to relax after your flight. Your adventure has begun!
Elevation: 2385M to 2780M
Distance: 7km
Hiking Time: 4hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Today you will trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanicrock formations. Our destination for today is the Shira 1 Camp from where there are often viewsof kibo peak floating on the clouds.
Elevation: 2780M to 3,500M
Distance:8.5km
Hiking Time: 7hours
Habitat:Semi-desert
Today you will get the chance to view the Northern ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the shira plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our destination today is the Shira 2 Camp. In the afternoon you will take an acclimatization walk then head back to camp for dinner and overnight.
Elevation:3,500M to 3,900M
Distance:8km
Hiking Time: 5hours
Habitat:Alpine Desert
Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking in to the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the western breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava tower, our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night.
Elevation:3,900M to 3960M
Distance:10km
Hiking Time: 7hours
Habitat:Alpine Desert
Our day starts by descending into the start of the great Barranco, a huge ravine. Passing underneath the heim and kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek before descending back to camp for the night.
Elevation:3960M to 3963M
Distance:5.5km
Hiking Time: 5hours
Habitat:Alpine Desert
Barafu camp climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. On arriving at camp, we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 12pm to start the climb to the summit.
Elevation:3963M to 4640M
Distance:3.km
Hiking Time: 3hours
Habitat:Alpine Desert
Wake before dawn to start your summit approach. You’ll reach Uhuru peak in the early afternoon, when few groups are around. A short descent brings you to Crater Camp, set in soft sands near the famed Furtwangler glacier. Crater Camp is not a route in its own right but a challenging extension which in principle can be added to any route.
Elevation:4640M to 5,790M
Distance:3.km
Hiking Time: 3hours
Habitat:Alpine Desert
Barafu camp climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. On arriving at camp, we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 12pm to start the climb to the summit.
Elevation:5,790M to 5895M to 3790M
Distance:13.4KM
Hiking Time: 12-15hours
Habitat:Snow-capped
Today you walk down through the rain forest to Mweka gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates. We are then met by our vehicles and return to your arranged hotel in Arusha.
Elevation:3790M to 1630M
Distance:12.km
Hiking Time: 6hours
Habitat:Rainforest
Today you walk down through the rain forest to Mweka gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates. We are then met by our vehicles and return to your arranged hotel in Arusha.
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