12 NIGHTS TOTAL, 7 KILIMANJARO NIGHTS, MOST REMOTE ROUTE ON KILI, LUXURY LODGE ARUSHA, LUXURY SAFARI, NGORONGORO CRATER
Luxury, private Mount Kilimanjaro trek - Stand on the 'Roof of Africa' - trek with your own team of guides and porters. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ngorongoro Crater, and enjoy a truly luxury safari at the incredible Chem Chem Lodge in the Lake Manyara National Park.
Trek to the summit of Africa’s highest and most famous mountain. This special route combination is by a wide margin the least-used route on Kilimanjaro, getting you far away from the madding crowd.
Sandgrouse Travel & Expeditions' Luxury Kilimanjaro treks offer you the chance to scale this world famous giant in total comfort. All you need to carry on this luxury trek is a small day sack which offers you the best chance to reach the summit. Each day you will benefit from camps that have been professionally set up prior to your arrival by your private team of local porters. All amenities from dining tents, mess tents, to your own private tents will be at your disposal. Our luxury camps also feature a chemical 'toilet' tent unlike many other operators on the mountain.
CLIMB: 8 DAYS IN TOTAL INCLUDING 7 NIGHTS ON THE MOUNTAIN
One of the most diverse routes on Kilimanjaro, a mixture of varying terrain, habitat and eco-systems, taking in: Forest, Heather, Moorland, Alpine Desert, Summit. N.B. Some guide books may refer to these zones differently but they should be similar terminology.
Almost the whole circumference of the mountain, The Great Traverse Route takes in parts of other famous routes, Shira Route, Lomosho Route, Rongai Route, Coca-Cola Route/Marangu, Mweka Route.
EXPERIENCE THE WHOLE OF MOUNT KILIMANJARO
By far the most remote route with a real lack of crowds and people on trail and in camp. This provides a true adventure feeling. An old school explorer style trip with your trusty team of porters and guides and few other people to be seen.
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Today you will be arriving in Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Here you will be met by your driver guide who will personally drive you to your luxury Arusha lodge on the outskirts of the city. On checking-in you will be shown to your wonderful room where you can relax and...
Departure from Arusha will be at around 7:30am for Londorossi gate, about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then continue up by car to Morum Barrier Gate (another hour to reach the trailhead) Upon arrival at trail-head, eat lunch, then commence through heather and moorland which lead to...
Full day exploration of the Shira plateau; Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth, averaging 12,500 feet. Trek east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, with the option to visit the ancient collapsed Shira cone and to scramble atop the ‘Shira Cathedral’ to overlook the oldest of Kilimanjaro’s three volcanoes....
Proceed steadily upward trough the moorland and into the barren high altitude desert, toward Moir Camp. The surrounding landscape of bizarre plants, rock formations and caves mark this area. The trek is about 2-3 hours. Moir Camp is an isolated and seldom used camp affording views over the Shira Plateau,...
Begin the morning trek heading out of the moorland and into the stark alpine desert, on a steep ridge off the main trail, and begin our venture on the Northern Circuit Route. The total trekking time is about 5-7 hours. From the Pofu Campsite you will enjoy a magnificent view...
Proceed onward through valleys and over ridges through the alpine desert and moorland, continuing our circuit to the east, enjoying a vast mountain wilderness to ourselves. We arrive at the intersection with the Rongai Route after 4-6 hours trekking. Overnight at Rongai 3 Caves for the night.
This morning when exiting your tent, Mawenzi should be in plain view: a stunning sight. Once you leave camp, the moorland gives way slowly to the stark highland desert as we near the massive saddle, where the landscape spectacularly stark. The temperatures turn cold as you near the foot of...
A midnight wake – up call is the start of a long trek. You begin trekking at 1 am up the winding path of endless switchbacks. From your camp to the rim of the crater (Gillman’s Point (18,750 ft./5,712 m) to Uhuru Peak, the trekking time is about 7 –...
Descend straight to the gate (2 – 3 hours), where you’ll have lunch and will be awarded climbing certificates. Private transfer back to Arusha, and drop at the hotel. Returning to the comfort and luxury of your beautiful lodge today will seem like a magical experience. Enjoy a swim in...
Today you will depart your Arusha based lodge and be taken to the wonderful Ngorongoro Crater area. Here you will check into the truly beautiful Gibb's Farm - a working organic farm and coffee plantation with stunning views of the countryside.
This morning you will be able to enjoy a breakfast out on the terraces surrounded by nature and the sound of birdsong. Then your guide will take you from Gibbs to the Crater rim for some photographic opportunties of the famous Ngorongoro Crater.
After you visit to the crater you will...
Today you will be on safari at the incredible Chem Chem Lodge. With 20 000 hectares (55 000 acres) of untainted African bush, Chem Chem Wildlife Concession protects an invaluable migration corridor between the ancient landscape of Tarangire National Park and the tranquil waters of Lake Manyara National Park – giving...
Today is your final day in Africa. Enjoy a final breakfast in the African bush surrounded by nature before your driver guide will collect you. From here it is a trip back to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha where you will collect your return flights home.
"Sandgrouse Travel carefully planned the trip of a lifetime, an unforgettable experience to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. They meticulously planned all aspects of the trip from our first night stay in a fantastic lodge, the 8 day expedition and then finally a one night stay in one of Tanzania’s top Lodges which was much needed luxury after the long climb. I was particularly impressed with the guides and porters that Jonny at Sandgrouse had arranged to help us. We successfully summited at 6am on the 7th day to watch an amazing sunrise which had been the plan from the start, and was testament to Jonny’s careful planning and organisation of the trip.
Dealing with Sandgrouse Travel has been an enjoyable experience, not only are they extremely professional but also very personal and enthusiastic. Coupled with their valuable first hand experience ensured we had the time of our lives. I have since travelled again with Sandgrouse Travel to Norway’s Hordaland Mountains and they are now currently planning my next trip for early 2016.
I would highly recommend anyone looking for a personalised and authentic experience to speak to the Sandgrouse Travel team."