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Tanzania - Kilimanjaro vandring Machame - 10 dagar
 

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The name itself is a mystery wreathed in clouds. It might mean Mountain of Light, Mountain of Greatness or Mountain of Caravans. Or it might not. The local people, the Wachagga, don’t even have a name for the whole massif, only Kipoo (now known as Kibo) for the familiar snowy peak that stands imperious, overseer of the continent, the summit of Africa. Park size: 755 sq km (292 sq miles).
Kilimanjaro, by any name, is a metaphor for the compelling beauty of East Africa. When you see it, you understand why. Not only is this the highest peak on the African continent; it is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, rising in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding coastal scrubland – elevation around 900 metres – to an imperious 5,895 metres (19,336 feet).
Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world. Most climbers reach the crater rim with little more than a walking stick, proper clothing and determination. And those who reach Uhuru Point, the actual summit, or Gillman’s Point on the lip of the crater, will have earned their climbing certificates. And their memories.
But there is so much more to Kili than her summit. The ascent of the slopes is a virtual climatic world tour, from the tropics to the Arctic. Even before you cross the national park boundary (at about 2700m), the cultivated footslopes give way to lush montane forest, inhabited by elusive elephant, leopard, buffalo, the endangered Abbot’s duiker, and other small antelope and primates. Higher still lies the moorland zone, where a cover of giant heather is studded with otherworldly giant lobelias. Above 4,000m, a surreal alpine desert supports little life other than a few hardy mosses and lichen. Then, finally, the last vestigial vegetation gives way to a winter wonderland of ice and snow – and the magnificent beauty of the roof of the continent.

NOTE:
Climb slowly to increase your acclimatization time and maximize your chances of reaching the summit. To avoid altitude sickness, allow a minimum of five nights, preferably even more for the climb. Take your time and enjoy the beauty of the mountain.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the crown of Tanzania. Although just 3 degrees south of the Equator, the peak of Kibo has permanent caps of snow and ice, rising at 5895 high and is Africa's rooftop and the world's highest freestanding mountain. The mountain rise abruptly from the open planes to form the snow capped peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi, which are frequently fringed by clouds. Different routes can be followed on Kilimanjaro Mountain in attempt to reaching the roof of Africa. The most popular routes are Machame and Marangu. Depending on trekkers’ travel plans, climbing this mountain takes between 5 to 8 days to get to the top. Trekking through Marangu route require a minimum of five days while Machame route require a minimum of six days. It is always advisable to have a day for acclimatization.

Day 01: Avresa från Sverige

Day 02:
JRO - Arusha (45 minutes – 1hrs.)
Accommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Half Board Basis
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, (Please look for the poster with your name on it), and transfer to Ilboru Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight. The lodge has a swimming pool so if you arrive early you can swim to get some relief after a long flight

Day 03:
Arusha – Machame Gate – Machame Camp
Accommodation: Machame Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board basis
Breakfast and thereafter Kilimanjaro briefing, afterward you will be picked up and transfer to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate where you will register, commence the climb with your guide and porters. Your first day takes you through the rain forest to the Machame Camp located at an altitude of 9000 feet (2800 meters).  After resting you will enjoy a relaxing dinner.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest Mountain in Africa and one of the highest volcanoes in the World.  It rises to 15,000 feet above the surrounding plains and savannah.  In climbing it you will pass from a tropical to an arctic climate in a few days.  The surrounding rain forest ensures the fertility of the lush, lower-lying Shamba (country), where the Chagga people cultivate their coffee, maize and bananas.

Day 04:
Machame Camp – Shira Camp
Accommodation: Shira Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board basis
After breakfast you will leave the glades of the rain forest and follow an ascending path for about 3 hours on the open moorlands to the Shira camp located at an altitude of 12,000 feet (3800m). Enjoy views of the summit cone and the remains of the Shira volcano and plateau.

Day 05:
Shira Camp – Baranco Camp
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board basis
Hike for around 4 hours through moorland until you ascend past Lava Tower and remains of Lava Tower hut before you get to the scree slope at the foot of the arrow glacier turn right and descend the Barranco valley to the Baranco Camp.

Day 06
Barranco Camp – Barafu Camp
Accommodation: Karanga Valley Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board basis
After breakfast at Barranco Camp, proceed ascending to Barafu Camp via Karanga Valley. Picnic lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at Barafu Camp. (4600m)[6 hours]

Day 07:
Barafu Camp - Summit - Mweka Camp
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board basis
Make an early rise just after midnight for trekking to the summit. Arrive at Stella Point (5,735m) in time for the sunrise. Then proceed to Uhuru Peak (5895m) and after some relaxation and viewing it is time to commence the descent to Mweka Camp. Picnic lunch and breakfast en route. Celebratory dinner and overnight at Mweka Camp. (3100m)[12 hours]

Day 08:
Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha
Accommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Half Board Basis
Breakfast and continue your descend to Mweka gate and collect your certificates for successful trek.  You will then be transferred to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge.

Day 09:
Arusha - JRO
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for the onward flight

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Package includes:
  AMREF: Emergency Medical Evacuation
      Full Board Camp accommodation on trek
      Half Board Lodge Accommodation for the stay in Arusha before
      and after trek
      Professional Kilimanjaro Guide and Porters
   Professional Chef for Kilimanjaro trek
   Camping and Catering Equipments for trekking
   All Park fees
   Transfer to/from Kilimanjaro Mountain  Gates
   Rescue fees
   1.5 liter mineral water on the 1^st day of trek
    Boiled water  during the trek
    Transfers from and to JRO

Package excludes:
      Tillägg på priset över jul- och nyårshelgen
      International flights
      Tips and Gratitude to the Guide/Chef
         (Tipping is common in Tanzania)
      Drinks
      Laundry
      Visas and travel insurance
      Vaccinations and malaria medication
      Any add-on tours or activities not mentioned in the program
       Sleeping Bags (Can be hired)

Additional Information:
      A 15kg weight restriction in soft baggage is applicable for   all
         internal flights.
      We strongly recommend travel insurance for all travelers as
         airlines have extremely high cancellation or date change
         penalties.

Dricks
Hur mycket ska jag ge i dricks i Tanzania?
Dricks är inte obligatoriskt, men dricks för bra service uppskattas mycket. Överdriven dricks kan dock göra det svårt för nästa kund. Vi föreslår följande som en riktlinje, dock inte som regel då dricks beror på godtycke från varje kund.
Vandringsguide: 20 USD per dag från hela gruppen
Biträdandeguide: 15 USD per dag från hela gruppen
Portier: 10 USD per dag från gruppen
Kock: 10 USD per dag från gruppen

Visum:
Du kan ansöka om visum när du anländer till Tanzania. Det går att göra vid:

• Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha/Kilimanjaro
• Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam
• Zanzibar International Airport, Zanzibar
• Gränsövergången mellan Kenya och Tanzania i Namanga

På plats kostar ett visum till Tanzania 50 USD.

Eller i Sverige: Mer info om visum

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Tanzania

När ska man åker till Tanzania?
There are two rain seasons in Tanzania, one of long rains and the other short rains whereby these seasons are separated by dry periods. Usually the best time to visit is during dry periods or just after the rain season although in recent years there have been uncertainties in this trend, sometimes raining may not fall as when expected but otherwise.

Tanzania Dry Season
This season starts from June to October and from December to early March. This is a dry season and most dusty in Tanzania. This is the best time for Safari (there is less vegetation so animals are easily viewed), Climbing and Zanzibar Beach Excursions. During this season, there are many tourists flowing to Tanzania, as a result it may be difficult to get flights if not booked early and in that we recommend you book your flight (early) before booking for safari in Tanzania.
During October it rains but the rain doesn't fall continuously hence remain fantastic for safari although sometimes when the rain falls may disperse animals.

Tanzania Rain Season
The long rains fall from late March to late May and this makes the period considered not very ideal for wildlife safari, Mountain Climbing and Zanzibar Beach Excursions. It is fantastic to go for safari just after the rain seasons as the rain creates greenish vegetation so becomes much more beautiful and less dust.

Recommended Best Time
Except during rains, other periods are appropriate for safaris, climb and Zanzibar. However, for safari, we recommend late May, June, and November as in these months there are less tourists in Tanzania contrary to tourist peak months of July, august, December and January.

Note
Although the rain seasons are not well recommended as suitable for safari, yet not absolutely discouraged to visit only that one should prepare to meet the adventure challenge. The roads out of towns and those in the national parks are rough, so becomes quite slippery, rivers may overflow and stacking in the mud may happen sometimes.

Climbing, is doable during the rain seasons but it becomes not only less pleasant to climb and camp in the rain but also less visible and for that reason if you climb during rain season follow Marangu Route so as to stay in huts. However, you should prepare and pick your rain gear as the weather on the mountains is not such systematic so it may rain anytime even during dry season especially for Mount Kilimanjaro.

Gör ett schyst avtryck när du är ute och reser:
- var rädd om människor du möter och deras miljö
- pruta inte för prutandes skull
- ät, shoppa och gör utflykter med lokala aktörer
- var sparsam med vatten, även på flaska
- hälsa på grannarna utanför hotellområdet
- behandla helt enkel människor du möter på resan med respekt och ansvar.