Tanzania Safaris: KILIMANJARO CLIMB/LEMOSHO ROUTE, WESTERN BREACH

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

ITINERARY DETAILS

Day 1 Moshi
Arrival at your hotel. If you need to hire any extra gear, advise the hotel this evening. 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 backpack too! Dinner and overnight at Ameg Lodge (DBB)

Day 2 MONTANE RAIN FOREST (9,000 Ft.)
Drive approximately 1.5 hours to the National Park forest edge. From here we will walk for about 3-4hours, through the undisturbed forest to our camp for the night. With some luck, clients will be able to see Colobus monkeys and at least signs of elephants. Dinner and overnight at Montane Forest Camp (LDBB)

Day 3 SHIRA PLATEAU WEST SIDE (11,300 Ft.)
Taking our time walking through the forest will help us spot some of the plentiful game and bird life. The day's hike will take us through the montane forest and the hagenia zone. Your guide will point out unique differences in climate zones on your walk to camp. Dinner and overnight at Shira Plateau Camp (LDBB)

Day 4 FISCHER'S CAMP (12,950 Ft.)
The hike today will take 3 hours to cross the Shira plateau and one hour to climb the western slope of the Kibo Massif. Camp will be in the upper heather zone. Dinner and overnight at Fischer's Camp (LDBB)

Day 5 LAVA TOWER (14,400 Ft.)
Today we will hike approximately 6 hours to camp just under Lava Tower. This will be our first introduction to the alpine zone, the only plant life being the hardiest of grasses and lichen. We will have a spectacular view of our final ascent route up the Western Breach. Dinner and overnight at Lava Tower Camp (LDBB)

***Diamox is prescribed by physicians for altitude sickness. If you have any inclination that you'll need it, please consult your physician for more information and side affects.***

Day 6 ARROW GLACIER (16,100Ft.)
With the Western Breach route in full view we will spend 2 hours climbing to the base of the route, where we will camp near Arrow Glacier. An afternoon hike further up the route before relaxing in camp will help our acclimatization and improve our performance the following day. Dinner and overnight at Arrow Glacier Camp (LDBB)

Day 7 SUMMIT CRATER CAMP (18,500 Ft.)
We will wind our way up the Western Breach non-technical route about six to seven hours to the Crater rim. We can explore the inner Crater and the ash pit before moving to our high camp on the crater floor. Dinner and overnight at Summit Crater Camp LDBB

Day 8 MWEKA CAMP (10,500 Ft.)
Summit day. We will start our ascent to the summit (19,340ft) early enough in the morning to be at the summit by 9.30am. After taking in the view from Uhuru Peak we will begin the long descent to Barafu hut for lunch and down to our camp at Mweka Hut. Dinner and overnight at Mweka Hut LDBB

Day 9 MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE
After breakfast we descend through the mountain rainforest zones to the Mweka gate 6000ft, where we receive our victory certificates, eat lunch Hiking time (4-5) hours. You are transferred back to AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro for your dinner and overnight stay. Dinner and overnight at Ameg Lodge DBB

Day 10 Departure
Breakfast at your hotel. Depending with the mode of transfer and time, you will be picked from your hotel and transfer to your respective destinations.

The Package Includes:
2 Nights at Ameg Lodge
1 Night at Montane Rain Forest Camp
1 Night at Shira Camp
1 Night at Fischer's Camp
1 Night at Lava Tower Camp
1 Night at Arrow Glacier Camp
1 Night at Summit Camp
1 Night at Mweka Camp
All Park Fees
National park approved guides and porters

The Package Excludes:
All International Flights + Taxes
Visas
Travel & Personal accident insurance
Tips & personal expenses such as telephone calls...etc.
Excursions not detailed in above program

Added Value:
Complimentary 188 page VA Safari Guide covering the whole of East Africa
Complimentary VA Safari Pouch with a pen
Complimentary VA Hat

Health Requirements
All climbers MUST be in top physical condition, as this is a rigorous physical climb requiring strength and endurance. Please note you will need a Yellow Fever Inoculation, this must be done no later than 10 days prior to departure. If you have had any previous history of Liver Disorders you must consult your physician first. Malaria prophylactics are a must.

Tips
These are considered to be compulsory for all attempting Kilimanjaro, it has become a tradition! Please budget at least USD100 for this ten-day camping hike - per guest - which gets split across the group. Old clothing is also appreciated!

Travel Insurance
Please ensure you have sufficient Medical Cover for the duration of your trip and in particular to cover you while doing the Kilimanjaro Climb.