12-Day Expedition At Full Moon To The Summit Of Kilimanjaro & Meru Mountain On August 2020

Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport 6 August 2020 Arrival
Stop At: Mount Meru Waterfall, Arusha, Arusha Region
Kilimanjaro International Airport 6 August 2020
Arrival and picked up by our driver from the airport and drive to the hotel Keys Hotel Moshi for Briefing from your Mountain Guide and Equipment checkup then dinner and overnight.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Keys Hotel Moshi Uru Road Half Board

Day 2: Moshi- Meru Gate-Meriakamba 7 August 2020
Stop At: Arusha National Park, Arusha National Park, Arusha Region
Mosi-Meru After Breakfast 8:30 am We drive from Moshi to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the Gate, our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.
Elevation (m): (1,387 m to (1,500 m)
Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft) to 3,000 ft )
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation included: Camping Tents

Day 3: Meriakamba – Saddle 8 August 2020
Stop At: Arusha National Park, Arusha National Park, Arusha Region
Meriakamba – Saddle 8 August 2020
The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut, we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut
Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 3,570 m
Elevation (ft): 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Habitat: Forest and Moorland.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation included: Camping Tents

Day 4: Meriakamba-Summit 9 August 2019
Stop At: Arusha National Park, Arusha National Park, Arusha Region
Meriakamba-Summit 9 August 2020
We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you from your hotel Keys in Moshi.
Elevation (m): 3,570 m to 4,565m to 2,514m
Elevation (ft): 14,977 ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250ft
Distance: 5 km up 13 km down
Hiking Time: 12 – 14 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel Keys Half Board

Day 5: Machame gate to MACHAME Camp 10 August 2020
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Machame gate to MACHAME Camp 10 August 2020
After breakfast, you depart by vehicle to Kilimanjaro. At the gate, your crew finalizes packing and after finishing with formalities you start off from Machame gate. Today’s hiking is through verdant afro montane forest to Machame camp and on the route, you have a picnic lunch. Look out for pretty endemic flora and a gradation of forest zones –Overnight Machame Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation included: Camping Tents

Day 6: From Machame camp to Shira camp 11 August 2020
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
From Machame camp to Shira camp 11 August 2020
From Machame camp, you hike to Shira Camp. The first section is relatively steep and the altitude is gained rapidly. A picnic lunch is taken on trail today. The zone you pass through today is known as the heath zone where attractive wild flowers and lobelia plants become apparent. Various geologic features can be seen today from lava tubes to glacial valleys–Overnight Shira Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation included: Camping Tents

Day 7: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp 12 August 2020
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp 12 August 2020
Today is a walk high sleep low day. You ascend into alpine desert and for those that are feeling strong you can even head up to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco camp. Lunch is taken as a picnic lunch on route. This is a long day but note that the next time you head to this altitude is in two days time – great acclimatization day—Overnight Barranco Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation included: Camping Tents

Day 8: Barranco camp on 13 August 2020
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Barranco camp 13 August 2020
From Barranco camp, famous for its’ giant groundsels, you ascend the Barranco wall and hike glacial valleys to Karanga camp. Today is a relatively short day hiking and lunch is taken at Karanga camp. In the afternoon a walk can be taken with your guides for great views of the Southern walls of Kibo and deep glacial valleys—Overnight Karanga Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation included: Camping Tents

Day 9: Barranco camp to Barafu camp on 14 August 2020
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Barranco camp to Barafu camp 14 August 2020
Today is another half day ascending to Barafu camp. Once again lunch is taken in camp allowing plenty of time to relax before the summit bid. Desolate alpine desert and at times strong winds rip over this camp and yet in the evening, splendid views of Mawenzi peak are the norm. A relatively early dinner is taken before heading to rest for the evening—Overnight Barafu Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation included: Camping Tents

Day 10: Barafu camp & summit/Kibo Peak – Mweka. 15 August 2020 (FULL MOON SUMMIT)
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Barafu camp Kilimanjaro summit/kibo peak – Mweka. 15 August 2020 (FULL MOON SUMMIT)
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Most people depart just before midnight for the final summit bid. Patience and persistence are the names of the game to reach the summit and by dawn as the first rays of light start to appear, most arrive near the rim. Ascending via Stella Point affords a relatively short final section to Uhuru peak, the Roof of Africa! What goes up must come down and your goal today is to reach Mweka camp. Have overnight Mweka Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation included: Camping Tents

Day 11: Mweka Camp-Mweka Gate 16 August 2020
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Mweka Camp-Mweka Gate 16 August 2020
After breakfast you descend once again through Montana forest and around mid day after saying farewell to your crew, you are picked up and transfer back to your Hotel Keys for hot lunch shower Dinner and overnight
Meals included: breakfast and lunch
Accommodation included: Keys Hotel Moshi Half Board

Day 12: Moshi Town Tour 17 August 2020
Stop At: Keys Hotel Travel & Tours
This day you will be transferred to the airport, Joining Safaris Serengeti or Zanzibar beach to relax after full Moon Summit.
Note: The checkout time it’s 11:00 am if you have a late flight you can keep your bags at the reception while swimming or go out in downtown for shopping
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.