Description

Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru combine to make an excellent trek with plenty of acclimatisation. The ascent of Mount Meru (4566m), Kili’s little sister, makes for a superb training and acclimatising trip before the main ascent of Kilimanjaro. It is a four day round-trip and a wonderful climb in its own right. It is far, far less crowded than any of the routes on Kilimanjaro. You can also expect to see wildlife on the lower slopes and in the Arusha National Park which we pass through after the climb. After a night in Moshi, where you will meet any clients joining just for Kilimanjaro, we head off to the start of the Machame route.

The Machame route approaches from the wetter south side of the mountain, initially through dense, lush montane cloud forest and on up to the eastern side of the Shira plateau to Shira 2 campsite. Shortly beyond here the route merges with Lemosho route as it passes the Lava Tower (4600m) on the acclimatisation day en route to Barranco. From this point on the trail can get very busy, but there is never any need to rush on our itineraries. Descent is via the Mweka route.

All flights are to Kilimanjaro airport, avoiding the overland journey to and from Nairobi. And finally we include ALL PARK FEES in our prices.

The departure date is based on an overnight flight departing the UK in the evening and arriving the following day at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Some same-day flights may be available but the overnight flight allows you to arrive earlier in the day giving you more time to recover from the flight before heading up the mountain.

The Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru trek can be extended with visits to Zanzibar or a safari. Please see our Trip Dossier download tab or contact us for further details.

• International flights (flight inclusive package) 
• Accommodation – 2 night hotels, 3 nights huts, 5 nights camping
• Meals – 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 evening meals
• Park fees as appropriate
• All road transfers in country (unless indicated in exclusions)
• Transfers to and from the in-country airport if flights booked with Adventure Peaks
• British Group leader or Qualified Tanzanian guide for small groups
• Local trekking staff to assist (cook and porters)
• All camping equipment (excl. personal kit)
• Adventure Peaks kitbag. A logoed top will be provided for repeat clients or non-UK customers
• 24hr back-up and support from our UK staff
• 15% Discount off the RRP on clothing and equipment purchased at the Adventure Peaks shop.

• Personal equipment
• Travel Insurance
• Drinks and personal spending
• Tips for local staff
• Meals if not indicated in ‘inclusions’
• Visas (if required)
• Museum and monument entry fees

Previous trip reports from Kilimanjaro

Kili & Meru 18th December 2018 - 28th December Summit success on Kilimanjaro!

Kili Machame 8 Sept 18 - 14th September 2018 Summit Success

Kilimanjaro Rongai 31 Aug 18 - 6th September 100% summit success on Kilimanjaro! Great effort all round - congratulations to the team

Kili Lemosho 15 Aug 18 - 23rd August Summit success on Kilimanjaro, photos now here!

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Kilimanjaro – Hakuna Matata! - With slowing feet and a great sense of relief we reached Gilman’s Point (5685m) and our first glimpse into Kibo’s snowy crater stretching below. Read about our recent trek up Kilimanjaro's Rongai route in February 2018.

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Kilimanjaro Rongai Expedition 22nd Feb 2018 - 28th February The team are all back at camp after a successful summit night.

Kilimanjaro and Meru 23 Dec 2017 - 3rd January Successful summits on Kilimanjaro after a cold night.

Kilimanjaro Lemosho 28 September 17 - 6th October Summit Success on Kili. The team are now back in the valley

It is vitally important that you have adequate travel insurance for your trip with Adventure Peaks. We recognise the complexity and variety of choice in the insurance market and know that many of you either have your own preferred insurer or have annual multi trip cover in place already. If this is the case, please ensure that your insurer is aware of your Adventure Peaks itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken.

Adventure Peaks do not provide any advice on travel insurance, although it is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have travel insurance which covers the activities which you are likely to be undertaking on your holiday. Cover must include emergency medical, helicopter evacuation, repatriation and rescue expenses.

It is strongly recommended that suitable cancellation insurance is purchased at the time of booking as all deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Suggested insurance companies include:

Expeditions or Treks

• HCC Medical Insurance Services LLC  Tel: +1-800 605 2282
• Travelex Insurance Services  Tel: +1-800 228 9792
• True Traveller Insurance Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
• Austrian Alpine Club (UK) Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
• Snowcard  Tel: +44 (0)1295 660836
• The B.M.C.  Tel: +44 (0)161 445 6111 (please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
• Dogtag  Tel: 0800 036 4824 (UK residents only)
• World Nomads  (up to 6000m)
• Insure for Less  (Australians only)

Treks only:

• Campbell Irvine  Tel: +44 (0)207 938 1737
• Rothwell & Towler  Tel: +44 (0)845 908 0161
• J S Insurance  Tel: +44 (0)844 848 1500