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Kilimanjaro
– Africa 5,895m / 19,341ft: Africa
Natural Tours
AFRICA
NATURAL TOURS
(The best tour company in Tanzania)
Specialized in: Mountain climbing,
Wildlife safaris, Cultural tourism and Beach holidays
Contact
+255 653 679 958 OR +255 692 436 113
Kilimanjaro,
the “roof” of Africa, is located in Tanzania, and is surrounded by many famous
game-viewing parks. Our route up Kilimanjaro, the Machame, is a non technical
journey through five very distinctive climate zones, allowing ample time for
acclimatization. We ascend Kilimanjaro in style, enjoying the incredible views,
camaraderie, and sense of accomplishment in climbing one of the famed “7
Summits.”
Madison
Mountaineering offers the premier climbing experience on Kilimanjaro. Quality
is unsurpassed throughout the expedition, and our service reflects a well
thought out menu plan, enthusiastic and supportive local staff, and well
appointed accommodations on the mountain. Our professional guides (see guide
roster) are seasoned Americans who have led expeditions on many continents, and
for whom Kilimanjaro is one of their favorite programs. These guides know how
to run a mountaineering expedition, and are well equipped to handle the
challenges that arise in any high altitude endeavor. This is the primary
difference between us and other Kilimanjaro ‘outfitters’ who employ local
Tanzanian staff to lead the expedition, and whose primary business involves
game viewing excursions. As a mountain climbing company, Madison Mountaineering
offers climbers the highest chance of success in conjunction with the highest
standards for safety.
Although
Kilimanjaro is partially covered in glacier, our route meanders around the icy
slopes to Stella Point and then onward to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in
Africa. We do not use crampons, or rock climb at any time (unless teams elect
to scale the Lava Tower), making this expedition a high altitude trek.
This
adventure appeals to the seasoned climber in pursuit of the “7 summits” as well
as first time trekkers who are eager to experience a high altitude expedition
in the natural wonder of Africa. We arrive in camp every afternoon, and
alongside our very enthusiastic and robust Tanzanian staff, participate in song
and dance to celebrate another successful day.
We
conclude our climb of Kilimanjaro then head out on safari! This is a truly
rewarding transition in that we have just returned from mountain climbing and
now enjoy spectacular game viewing during the day, then retire in luxury lodges
to recount the day’s wildlife sightings over a gourmet meal. Our safari is
expertly organized to maximize game viewing opportunity and minimize drive
time. During the safari we visit these parks:
Tarangire
Park: Though relatively unknown, this
park is potentially Africa’s best kept secret in terms of abundant wildlife and
minimal crowds. The Tarangire takes us back in time thousands of years to a
land untouched by man and in it’s natural state.
The Serengeti: Perhaps one of Africa’s best known
game parks, the Serengeti is one of the largest game parks in the world.
Oftentimes our Land Cruisers are caught among large herds of animals in
migration. Here we have the opportunity to visit a traditional Masai village
and interact with a people who live much the same as they did thousands of
years ago.
The
Ngorongoro Crater:
Nearly eight miles across, this was once an active volcano that sunk in on
itself, and is now a rich ecosystem with immense biodiversity and wildlife. Our
lodge is located on the crater rim and provides a sweeping panorama of the
world below. We save this park for the last day as we will surely see the most
wildlife, and return to our hotel in moshi very satisfied.
Custom
Trips
We
regularly organize custom programs for private groups. We are happy to
accommodate your program dates, as well as other specific requests related to
the itinerary, amenities, and group size. Please contact us if you would like
to know more about custom programs.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart country of residence
Day 2: Arrive in Kilimanjaro
International Airport (JRO), you will be met by one of our representatives and
taken to our hotel.
Day 3: Climb orientation and equipment
check.
Day 4: Drive from hotel to the Machame entrance
(5,900’), and begin our ascent in the lush forest. We arrive in the afternoon
at our Machame Camp (9,950’) and enjoy a wonderful dinner before retiring to
bed.
Day 5: After breakfast we head out and
wind our way through the moor lands to Shira camp (12,450).
Day 6: We leave Shira Camp and trek to
the Lava Tower, where we enjoy lunch and views of the Western Breach route. We
descend to Barranco Camp (12,750’). Upon reaching camp we size up the next
day’s crux, the Great Barranco wall.
Day 7: After ascending the Great Barranco
wall, we pause for photographs above the clouds and then descend down into
Karanga Camp (12,950’).
Day 8: Today we ascend to Kosovo Camp
(15,550’), this will be our high camp. We have an early dinner and drift off to
sleep in anticipation of the early morning start for our summit climb.
Day 9: We have an ‘alpine start’ shortly
after midnight, and climb through the night using head lights until the first
rays of sunlight illuminate the mountain and surrounding landscape. We arrive
at Stella Point, take a short break, and then continue on to Uhuru Peak and
savor our moments here at the “roof” of Africa. After summit photos, and ample
time for rest and snacks, we descend to Mweka Camp (10,150’) and return into
the lush green forest for our last night on the mountain.
Day 10: Still savoring our summit success,
we awake and enjoy our last breakfast together on Kilimanjaro, then descend to
the Mweka Gate and have a celebratory buffet style meal to quench our
burgeoning appetites! We thank our Tanzanian staff, and drive back to moshi to
shower and enjoy a meal together in town.
Day 11: Safari begins! After breakfast,
you will be collected from the Mt Meru hotel in Arusha at 7:00 AM, and drive to
Tarangire National Park. On arrival into the park, we experience our first
‘game drive’, then in the evening we drive to Tarangire Osupuko lodge for
overnight, which is located strategically at the border of the park, where
guests can see wildlife ‘close up’ that visit the lodge. This property is near
the exit gate which means no time is wasted on the second day when leaving for
the Ngorongoro crater. The location of the lodge is useful particularly for
logistics on the second day, unlike Tarangire Sopa Lodge that is located deep
inside the park, safari participants can leave the Osupuko lodge at Tarangire
park and enjoy ample quality time at Ngorongoro crater.
Day 12: After an early breakfast we depart
Tarangire park for Ngorongoro Crater with picnic lunch. On arrival into the
park we descend to the crater floor for game viewing. With wildlife
concentrated in a small area in the Ngorongoro crater, safari participants can
do the game drive then visit a cultural ‘maasai boma’ visit and game viewing in
the Serengeti en route to the luxury tented lodge. In the afternoon we drive to
Serengeti National Park, with many game viewing opportunities en route to
Osupuko Lodge in the Serengeti.
Day 13: Full day in the Serengeti with
morning and afternoon game drives. Alternatively, you can take a packed lunch
and spend the whole day in the bush (keep in mind the best times to view game
are early and late in the day). Dinner & Overnight Serengeti Osupuko Lodge.
The following day offers guests a full day of game viewing in the Serengeti while enjoying a game drive en route to the exit gate and then continuing the drive to moshi
The following day offers guests a full day of game viewing in the Serengeti while enjoying a game drive en route to the exit gate and then continuing the drive to moshi
Day 14: After breakfast start your return
journey to moshi, game drive en-route to the exit gate. Upon arrival in moshi, you will drive direct to Kilimanjaro Airport where you will board your
KLM flight departing that evening. On this day, guests do have the option of
flying from the Serengeti tomoshi. If guests select
this option you will fly to moshi, be collected by one of our vehicles, then
driven to the Kilimanjaro airport about an hour away.
Day 15: Arrive home.
January
1-15
January 10-24
January 21-February 4
January 27-February 10
January 31-February 14
January 10-24
January 21-February 4
January 27-February 10
January 31-February 14
Please
inquire about our cancellation and refund guidelines.
Gear List
• Trekking
Poles: adjustable poles
• Trekking Boots: comfortable trekking boots or mid top hiking shoes
• Socks: minimum 3 pair thick mountaineering socks and 3 pair liner socks
• Short Underwear: 1-2 pair of synthetic short underwear
• Long Underwear: 1-2 pair lightweight long underwear pants and shirts
• Long Underwear: 1 pair of heavy expedition weight long underwear
• Trekking Pants: nylon pants worn during warm days
• Soft Shell Jacket: a hooded jacket
• Soft Shell Pants: for trekking and climbing
• Insulated Jacket: PrimaLoft or down
• Expedition Down Parka: a hooded down jacket with 800 minimum down fill
• Insulated Pants: PrimaLoft or down, these should have full side zippers
• Hard Shell Jacket: to be worn in wet conditions
• Hard Shell Pants: to be worn in wet conditions, these pants should have full side zippers
• Headlamp: bring extra batteries
• Warm Hat: a warm fleece or wool hat
• Balaclava: to cover your face and neck on windy days
• Sun Hat: a baseball style sun camp
• Buff: 1-2 of these to wear around your neck & face to block the wind, UV rays, dust
• Glacier Glasses: wrap around style sunglasses with dark lenses
• Goggles: with dark lenses
• Soft Shell Gloves: 1 pair
• Shell Gloves with Insulated Liner: 1 pair
• Shell Mittens with Insulated Liner: 1 pair
• Trekking Backpack: a 20-40 liter back pack
• Sleeping Bag: rated to at least -20 °F (down is preferable over synthetic)
• Compression Stuff Sacks: for reducing volume for your sleeping bag and down jacket
• Self-Inflating Pad: a full length air mattress
• Closed Cell Foam Pad: full length is best
• Sunscreen: SPF 50 or stronger
• Lips creen: SPF 30 or stronger
• Water Bottles: 2 bottles with 1 liter capacity each
• Water Bottle Parkas: to keep your water from freezing
• Pee Bottle: 1+ liter capacity recommended
• Pee Funnel: for women
• Knife: optional
• Toiletry Bag: toothpaste, toothbrush, baby wipes, etc.
• Hand Sanitizer: 2 small bottles
• Hand Warmers / Toe Warmers: 1-2 sets of each for summit day
• Trash Compactor bags (3): to line stuff sacks and separate gear
• Camera: lightweight with extra batteries
• Travel Clothes: for days in Arusha or on safari
• Large Duffel Bag with Lock: for transporting all personal gear during the climb, waterproof is best
• Small Duffel Bag: to store items in the hotel
• Small Personal First Aid Kit: athletic tape, band aids, Ibuprofen, Moleskin, blister care products, personal medications, cough drops, etc.
• Trekking Boots: comfortable trekking boots or mid top hiking shoes
• Socks: minimum 3 pair thick mountaineering socks and 3 pair liner socks
• Short Underwear: 1-2 pair of synthetic short underwear
• Long Underwear: 1-2 pair lightweight long underwear pants and shirts
• Long Underwear: 1 pair of heavy expedition weight long underwear
• Trekking Pants: nylon pants worn during warm days
• Soft Shell Jacket: a hooded jacket
• Soft Shell Pants: for trekking and climbing
• Insulated Jacket: PrimaLoft or down
• Expedition Down Parka: a hooded down jacket with 800 minimum down fill
• Insulated Pants: PrimaLoft or down, these should have full side zippers
• Hard Shell Jacket: to be worn in wet conditions
• Hard Shell Pants: to be worn in wet conditions, these pants should have full side zippers
• Headlamp: bring extra batteries
• Warm Hat: a warm fleece or wool hat
• Balaclava: to cover your face and neck on windy days
• Sun Hat: a baseball style sun camp
• Buff: 1-2 of these to wear around your neck & face to block the wind, UV rays, dust
• Glacier Glasses: wrap around style sunglasses with dark lenses
• Goggles: with dark lenses
• Soft Shell Gloves: 1 pair
• Shell Gloves with Insulated Liner: 1 pair
• Shell Mittens with Insulated Liner: 1 pair
• Trekking Backpack: a 20-40 liter back pack
• Sleeping Bag: rated to at least -20 °F (down is preferable over synthetic)
• Compression Stuff Sacks: for reducing volume for your sleeping bag and down jacket
• Self-Inflating Pad: a full length air mattress
• Closed Cell Foam Pad: full length is best
• Sunscreen: SPF 50 or stronger
• Lips creen: SPF 30 or stronger
• Water Bottles: 2 bottles with 1 liter capacity each
• Water Bottle Parkas: to keep your water from freezing
• Pee Bottle: 1+ liter capacity recommended
• Pee Funnel: for women
• Knife: optional
• Toiletry Bag: toothpaste, toothbrush, baby wipes, etc.
• Hand Sanitizer: 2 small bottles
• Hand Warmers / Toe Warmers: 1-2 sets of each for summit day
• Trash Compactor bags (3): to line stuff sacks and separate gear
• Camera: lightweight with extra batteries
• Travel Clothes: for days in Arusha or on safari
• Large Duffel Bag with Lock: for transporting all personal gear during the climb, waterproof is best
• Small Duffel Bag: to store items in the hotel
• Small Personal First Aid Kit: athletic tape, band aids, Ibuprofen, Moleskin, blister care products, personal medications, cough drops, etc.
Medications:
• Acetazolamide (Diamox) for altitude illness, antibiotics such as Ciprofloxin or Azithromycin for gastro intestinal or respiratory illness, Ibuprofen for muscle soreness, Pepto Bismol for loose stool, Excedrin for headaches, anti-nausea medications, etc.
• Acetazolamide (Diamox) for altitude illness, antibiotics such as Ciprofloxin or Azithromycin for gastro intestinal or respiratory illness, Ibuprofen for muscle soreness, Pepto Bismol for loose stool, Excedrin for headaches, anti-nausea medications, etc.
Climbing
Snacks:
• Electrolyte Replacement Drink Mix: bring a supply for 6 days
• Energy Gel: single serving gel packs such as GU, Clif Shot, Powergel, etc.
• Electrolyte Replacement Drink Mix: bring a supply for 6 days
• Energy Gel: single serving gel packs such as GU, Clif Shot, Powergel, etc.
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