{"id":1163,"date":"2024-06-06T11:00:29","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T09:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cortosafaris.com\/?post_type=safari&p=1163"},"modified":"2026-07-02T17:49:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:49:22","slug":"ascension-kilimandjaro-tanzanie","status":"publish","type":"safari","link":"https:\/\/cortosafaris.com\/en\/safari\/ascension-kilimandjaro-tanzanie\/","title":{"rendered":"The ascension of Kilimanjaro"},"content":{"rendered":"

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro<\/span><\/h1><\/div>

If you like challenges, here is a new objective! Embark on the ascent to the roof of Africa via the Machame route in bivouac.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The ascension of Kilimanjaro<\/h2><\/div>

from<\/span> 3050 $US<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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From age 18<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The ascension of Kilimanjaro<\/h2><\/div>
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June to February<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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8 days<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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From age 18<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

from<\/span> 3050 $US<\/p>\n<\/div>

Plan your trip<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Overview<\/p>\n<\/div>

If you like a challenge, here is your next goal: climbing Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to the summit of Uhuru Peak, at an altitude of 5,895 meters! We offer you this adventure via the Machame route over 7 days, with nights in bivouacs and an acclimatization day included to maximize your chances of success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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June to February<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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8 days<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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From age 18<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our experience at your service<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

For the past 20 years, we have been organizing treks and climbs of the Mount Kilimanjaro<\/a><\/b> in Tanzania by all means. We specialize in climbing via the Machame Route. This requires experienced guides and foolproof logistics. Our guides are certified by French high-altitude medicine specialists.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Can you to climb to the roof of Africa in 7 days? We'll ensure you do! All high mountain professionals agree that to limit the risks of altitude sickness, good acclimatization is essential. The professionalism of our teams and the acclimatization day ensure a very high success rate.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

\nTravel Details<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Your highlights<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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YOUR SAFETY<\/h3><\/div>

By adding a 7th day to the trek, your body has more time to adapt to the altitude. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ASSISTANCE<\/h3><\/div>

Our teams always leave with a satellite phone to be able to contact us on the ground, and especially to contact the emergency services at any time, even without cellphone coverage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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RESPONSIBLE CLIMBING<\/h3><\/div>

Our entire team receives a salary, including the porters who, for us, are an integral part of the team. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ALL THE EQUIPMENT<\/h3><\/div>

The Machame route is done in bivouacs, all the camping equipment is provided except for your sleeping bag.\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Itinerary
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Browse through our tour and contact us to tailor it to your travel needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Day 1: Moshi<\/p>\n<\/div>

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival, you will be met by our team who will transfer you to Moshi. Check in to your hotel for a mandatory night's rest before starting the ascent of the volcano.<\/p>\n

Briefing by your guide and checking your equipment. <\/p>\n<\/div>

Hotel in Moshi
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Day 2: Machame Gate \u2013 Machame Camp<\/p>\n<\/div>

Departure from the hotel to reach Machame Gate. Meeting with the full team and entrance formalities into the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n

First stage of the ascent, approximately 4 hours of walking for 1200 meters of positive elevation gain through the rainforest to Machame Hut at 3000 meters. <\/p>\n<\/div>

Night in bivouac
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Day 3: Machame \u2013 Shira Camp<\/p>\n<\/div>

Walk for approximately 4 hours to Shira Plateau at 3850 meters, through a landscape very different from the previous day: groundsels, rocks and waterfalls. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Day 4: Shira \u2013 Barranco Camp<\/p>\n<\/div>

Acclimatization day to the altitude with the crossing of Lava Tower. Altitude sickness may be felt when passing 4600 meters, warn your guide at the slightest symptom and listen to his advice. Descent to Barranco Camp at 3800 meters. About 7 hours of walking on this third day of ascent. <\/p>\n<\/div>

Night in bivouac<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Day 5: Barranco \u2013 Karanga Camp<\/p>\n<\/div>

On the edge of the glacier, we follow the base of the cone towards the east to Karanga Camp at 4200 meters in a desert area. Day of about 3 hours of walking. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Day 6: Karanga \u2013 Barafu Camp<\/p>\n<\/div>

We continue towards the East, at the foot of the glaciers to the Barafu camp at 4600 meters. Last stage and last rest before the final ascent.<\/p>\n

Short night in bivouac under tent with full board.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Day 7: Barafu \u2013 Uhuru Peak \u2013 Mweka Camp<\/p>\n<\/div>

Departure around midnight and final ascent under the stars. You will be able to enjoy the sunrise over the crater by crossing the last 1300 meters of climb to finally reach, after all these efforts, the roof of Africa. <\/p>\n

Descent to Barafu Camp then Mweka Camp at 3100 meters after this fabulous, but long, day, about 12 hours of walking. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Day 8: Mweka Camp \u2013 Mweka Gate<\/p>\n<\/div>

Return via the Mweka Trail, a descent of about 3 hours. Lunch, followed by the certificate ceremony. Then, transfer to the airport for your international flight, marking the end of this wonderful adventure. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Our added value:
\nA tailor-made experience<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

An extra day? This itinerary can be modified according to your wishes, your availability and your budget. Our travel designers are on hand to help you build the safari of your dreams.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Their experience<\/h2><\/div>

A wonderful trip and very well organized. Our guides were perfect throughout the entire trip. The quality and promptness of Laur\u00e8ne\u2019s responses allowed us to plan our trip as well as possible. Her advice and, above all, her dedication to helping us create a trip that would satisfy us were greatly appreciated. A huge thank you to her for helping us make the right choices. <\/p>\n<\/div>

Anne & Bruno<\/p>\n<\/div>

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