Mt
Kilimanjaro climbing.
DAY 1: Nairobi-Moshi-
Boards shuttle bus from Nairobi at 0800 hrs and proceed to Arusha
arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs arriving at 1530hrs.
Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanajaro
airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi)
DAY 2:
Marangu Gate (1980m) - Mandara hut (2700m) Hiking time: 5 hoursDistance:
About 12 km'sHabitat: Montane forest Moorland
After breakfast, start the climb through fascinating rain forests
till you reach the first hut Mandara. Meals and overnight at the
hut. (9,000ft).
DAY 3:
Mandara hut (2700m) - Horombo hut (3720m) Hiking time: 6 hours Distance:
About 15 km's Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine –
meadow. The altitude begins to change and slowdown your pace while
enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive
at the Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara. Meals and overnight at the
hut. (12,520
Day 4:
Extra Day for acclimatization
. A leisurely walk to The Saddle by the right hand path takes you
close to Mawenzi. This is an extra day of acclimatisation and it's
an ideal day to rest as well as walk high and
sleep low. You then return to Horombo for the night.
DAY 5:
Horombo hut (3720m) - Kibo hut (4700m) Hiking time: 6 hours Distance:
About 15 km'sHabitat: Alpine desert
After breakfast, resume the climb, the landscape becomes rugged
and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to Kibo Hut. Meals and
overnight at the hut. (15,520ft)
DAY 6:
SUMMIT ATTEMPT!! Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo
hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru
6 hours to descend to Horombo Distance:
6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee hrs of the morning
while the scree is still frozen. Climb the very steep part of the
route to GILMANS POINT (most difficult and tiring part). UHURU PEAK
is reached within an hour's walk along the crater rim. (19,344ft).
Start the walk along the craters rim. (19,344ft). Start the descent
to Horombo hut for overnight
DAY 7:
Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: About 27 km's
Return to a hotel in Moshi. After lunch, have a good rest, meals
and overnight at your hotel.
DAY 8: After
breakfast, depart for your next destination, which is optional,
either:
(a) The National Park (This can be arranged)
(b) Kilimanjaro International Airport
(c) Arusha Town
(d) Nairobi via border town Namanga arriving at 6.30 Pm
The price for the
above climb is US$ 780 per person.
MAKE RESERVATIONS
INCLUSIVES
2 way Shuttle bus transfer: Nairobi- Moshi - Nairobi or 2 way KIA
transfers
2 transfers from Moshi to Marangu park gate -return
3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
5 days Kilimanjaro trek- Marangu
4 nights accomodation in Huts while trekking Marangu
Extra day for acclimatization on Mt Kilimanjaro on Marangu route
First and Last night accommodation at YMCA/Buffalo hotelMoshi -Bed
and Breakfast.
All park entrance fees and government levies
English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client.
For Group prices and private transfers please contact
us
The absolute best months
for climbing are January, February, and September since they are the
warmest months and almost clear of clouds. , though one could easily
succeed throughout the year.
April and early May could get heavy rain or snow, but is good if you
want a quiet clear mountain.
Also great are June through August (though colder), and November/December
(could be wetter).
Through September and October it gets steadily warmer. October is
particularly good if you want little or no rain, mild weather and
few people on the mountain.
January through March are the warmest months, almost clear of clouds
safe for a few brief rain showers, followed by the main rainy season
during April & May. The temperatures will still be warm, but massive
clouds will block visibility, while dropping snow on the summit and
heavy rain on the lower slopes |
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