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Mt.Kilimanjaro Climb
Marangu route
Mt.Kilimanjaro
Climb
This is Africa's highest
mountain and the most awesome sight. Snowcapped and not yet extinct, at
(5895m / 91340ft), it is surrounded by rain forest and is home to
many animals such as Elephants, Buffaloes, Rhinos, Leopards, and Monkeys.
Monkeys and Elands are the only animals that can be seen at the
s ummits of Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. The snow-capped peak,
the dream
of scaling the summit, watching dawn break and gazing out over the vast
African wildlife, plains and bushland is an experience not to be missed.
Kilimanjaro can be trekked at any time of the year, however, there is
usually a lot of rain during April, May and November which makes trekking
even more challenging.
MARANGU ROUTE
MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMB 7
DAYS
Duration: 5-6 DaysTotal hiking distance: About
96 km's
Stand on the top of a mountain
and hear every "voice" in the world !!!
It takes about 5 days
to climb Kilimanjaro, which is the highest mountain in Africa and
one of the largest extinct volcanoes. Any physically fit person can climb
it. No climbing experience is necessary. The mountain climb can be in
any month except during long rains in April and May. The best months are
January to March and August to October usually with cloudless days. There
are two peaks: Mawenzi-5149m and Kibo–5895m.
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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. (12,520ft).
DAY 4: 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 5: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 6: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 7: 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
(Tipping
guide 5 USD per day per porter and 10 USD per day to Guide)
Making
it possible for climbers to achieve their dreams they are commited to!
Price of
1050US$ per person 2008 rates
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
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.............
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