Trip Overview
Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi
A brief 40 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport and bypassing magnificent views of Kilimanjaro, Moshi is a small, clean town at the railhead from Dar es Salaam – the distance from Arusha, Tanzania’s second town is only 72km/45 miles. Moshi offers visitors some of the best coffee in Tanzania, bustling markets, and colourful street vendors. At the hotel, you will be briefed before your climb. We offer very pleasant mid-range to luxury hotels within walking distance of town centres.
Total Distance from the airport to Moshi: 41km/25.2 miles; to Arusha: 58km/36 miles.
Accommodation: 3-4 stars based on bed and breakfast
Highlights
- Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
- Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
- Travel through the Sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde, and Dingboche
- Visit Tengboche the biggest and oldest monastery n the region.
Itinerary
Traveling back along the Arusha Road and turning up the Machame Road offers you some spectacular views of the mountain (when he has his hat off); a distance of 32 km. Upon entrance into Kilimanjaro National Park at Machame gate (park fees already included) you begin the trek along a tropical rainforest to Machame Camp where tents and a warm meal will be waiting for you; distance: 12 km/7 miles; length of time: 5-7 hours. You may encounter the local wildlife, including monkeys and exotic birds. You will be starting your ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro, climbing gradually along a well-trod path. The walk will cover 12km or 7 miles and take between 5 and 7 hours. Depending on the time of year, it may also be wet if you are in an extended rainy season.
Final elevation: 2850m/9,350 ft
Terrain: Forest trail
Accommodation: tents (provided)
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Shira Camp 2 sits on the Eastern edge of the Shira Plateau. It is the first camp at which altitude sickness might start to be felt. Everyone reacts differently to altitude sickness and no reaction is predictable. However, this route offers a remedy through acclimatization as you will see by day 4. It also provides stunning views across the Kilimanjaro valley below; distance: 5 km/3 miles, length of time: 5-6 hours. Walking through scrubland you cross the Shira Plateau and pass by the mountain cactus growing at this height.
Final elevation: 3,847m/12620ft
Terrain: Alpine
Accommodation: Tents (provided)
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The Lava Tower, a large rock formation created when Kilimanjaro was still an active volcano, rises high above the plateau. Kili hasn’t erupted for 150,000 years and is now dormant. The climate and Terrain are high alpines. Your walking now will be slower. Above 4200m your body is not getting as much oxygen as it needs. The descent to Barranco Camp from the Lava Tower allows you to acclimatize before your ascent to Karanga Camp. Rule of thumb: climb high, sleep low! The total distance is 10km (6mi.) and taking about 5-7 hours the walk is through some of Kilimanjaro’s most spectacular landscapes.
Distance Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower: 7 km/4 miles
Length of Time: 5 hours
Final elevation: 4630m/15,190 ft
Terrain: Alpine/Arctic
Distance Lava Tower to Barranco Camp: 3 km/2 miles
Length of Time: 2-3 hours
Final elevation: 3975m/13,044 ft
Terrain: Alpine
Accommodation: Tents (provided)
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You are now ascending into the arctic zone. Here it’s a good idea to keep several handkerchiefs as noses begin to run! We trek from Barranco to Karanga Camp; distance: 3 km/2 miles; length of Time: 2-3 hours. This allows for acclimatization as both camps are nearly at the same altitude. Although there is a moderate level of difficulty as you trek the Barranco Wall, the views are stunning. You will be scrambling over rocky mountain terrain, getting yourself ready for the final ascent. You will be in need of a rest when you reach Karanga Camp! Next stop, Barafu Camp.
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Barafu is the last camp before the peak. You are well into the arctic zone now. This stage is for true adventurers. Your ascent will be over loose shale: distance: 3 km/2 miles; length of time: 2-3 hours. At this altitude, your walking pace will have slowed considerably to compensate for low oxygen levels. You will get some well-earned rest early in the afternoon for your final night-time ascent to the summit. The landscape is truly arctic now with no wildlife or vegetation.
Final elevation: 4672m/15330 ft
Climate: Arctic zone
Accommodation: Tents (provided)
From Barafu Camp you start your final ascent to the summit, Uhuru Peak at 5895m/19340 ft. Everest is 8848 meters or 29,030 ft. You will be less than 10,000 ft below the Everest summit! This will also be your longest day at 9-12 hours. Your climb starts late evening and climbing through the small hours of the morning you reach Stella Point for the most glorious sunrise over Kili’s sister peak, Mawenzi. Reaching this point at sunrise rewards you with a magnificent view over the mountain landscape – the ‘roof’ of Africa. After a time at the Uhuru peak for well-earned photos.
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak: 5895m/19340 ft
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Length of Time: 7-8 hours
Climate/Terrain: Arctic zone
Uhuru Peak: 5895m/19341 ft to Mweka Camp: 3067m/10,065 ft
Distance: 12 km/7 miles
Length of Time: 4-6 hours
Accommodation: Tents (provided)
Time for well-earned rest and relaxation after a hot shower (no such luxury on the mountain!). Bed & breakfast with a return journey to the airport the following day. You will have the possibility of staying on a few extra days but this is not included. We will arrange details on request.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
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Amazing trip to Maldives with best service providerBy Nicole Olsenfrom North MacedoniaJanuary 6, 2022I did the Annapurna circuit trek with WP Travel Engine Adventure, with John as my guide. He was recommended to me by a friend. John really made the trip so wonderful, he had all the details down to a tee, he was very accommodating and knowledgeable, as well as being a true professional he is also so genuine and great fun! I also felt his insight into the country was really interesting.Date of Experience: August 15, 2019
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