MOUNT KILIMANJARO

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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Overview

Acclaimed by climbers, industry professionals, and media alike, Alpine Ascents provides a one-of-a-kind experience on Kilimanjaro. We employ a professional mountain guide from our Seattle-based staff on each trip. Your guide is generally one of our full-time Alpine Ascents mountaineering guides and adds an unmatched level of summit success and safety based on their broad range of climbing experience. Our guides are Kilimanjaro climbing experts first and foremost, but have an extensive mountaineering and wilderness medical background.

Basic Information About Climbing

Kilimanjaro is an attractive climb for anyone interested in a physical challenge: climbers, wilderness enthusiasts, and hikers alike. Over the past 20 years, we have emerged as a leader in guiding climbs on Kilimanjaro, applying expertise from other formidable mountains to the wilds of Africa. We consider the Kilimanjaro climb and safari expedition to be one of the most appealing and treasured adventure experiences we offer.

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CLIMBING VOLCANOES OF ECUADOR PRICE

Machame Route
7 Day Climb + 4 Day Safari: $7,250.00
7 Day Climb Only: $5,050.00
Lemosho Route
9 Day Climb + 4 Day Safari: $8,650.00
9 Day Climb Only: $6,450.00
8 Day Climb + 4 Day Safari: $8,050.00
8 Day Climb Only: $5,850.00

CLIMBING VOLCANOES OF ECUADOR SCHEDULE

July 9 – 23, 2022 – 1 space left
Lead Guide: Ben Jones
July 16 – 31, 2022 – 8-Day Lemosho
Lead Guide: Paul Koubek

PREREQUISITES & TRAINING FOR CLIMBS

In the best interest of personal safety, success, and team compatibility, adequate training and excellent physical conditioning are required. Climbers must be physically and mentally prepared to deal with strenuous situations at high altitudes. We strongly recommend prior crampon training as well as taking on a climb such as Mt. Rainier or Mt. Baker beforehand.

100% yes, it was a wonderful experience of a lifetime. Beautiful mountains, impeccably planned itinerary allowing for optimal acclimatisation, superb organisation and logistics and top notch guiding! -Recent Kilimanjaro Climber

Day 1 & 2

Depart country of origin for Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arrive in Tanzania .

Day 3 to 7

Walking tour (offsite) of Arusha .


Travel to the Machame trailhead

Across the Shira Plateau (12,300 ft.). We sleep at Shira Camp.

Climb to 14,800 ft. while crossing a ridge and viewing the plains far below.

Climb up and over the Great Barranco .

Day 8 to 13

Climb about five to six hours to our High Camp at Kosovo (15,600 ft).


Summit day.

Reaching the Mweka Gate.

Summit Cotopaxi – Tambopaxi (Quito for 12-day program). Tambopaxi Lodge .

Begin the safari to Tarangire National Park.

Proceed around the Ngorongoro crater rim and descend into the savanna to Serengeti National Park.

Day 14 to 15

Fly back to Arusha .
Arrive country of origin.

Ben, Yeshey and the local support staff were all excellent and demonstrated effective leadership skills and full support to the hiking team at all times. In a typical for AAI manner there was a perfect balance between effective safe guiding, team management, and fun.

CYBERCASTS

Alpine Ascents provides family and friends the opportunity to follow our climbs as they proceed. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, we receive regular audio dispatches from the climbers and post them on our website.

OUR GUIDING TEAM

Part of Alpine Ascents’ success is based on our small and select group of experienced guides.

GEAR DEPARTMENT

Alpine Ascents has a full gear department ready to assist with your climbing questions and preparations. We have a full-time gear staff and a retail store.