Long
MT. KILIMANJARO CLIMBING - 8 DAYS JOURNEY
Kenya
16th Nov
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23rd Nov
$1,500 / Person
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Overview
6 Days hike including one acclimatization/rest day in between and 2 travel days in Total 8 days Journey.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the crown of Tanzania. The view of this majestic mountain's gigantic snowcapped summit dome, rising high above the surrounding savannah is one of Africa's classic images. At 5,895 meters (19,340ft), Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and one of the highest volcanoes in the world, attracting trekkers and climbers from every corner of the world.The attraction is even greater because with time and adequate preparation, it is possible to walk all the way to the summit without technical mountaineering equipment or experience. The Kilimanjaro massif has two main peak areas: Kibo, the flat topped dome at the centre of the massif, and Mawenzi a group of jagged points and pinnacles on the eastern side. The top of Kibo dips inwards to form a crater which cannot be seen from below. Although Mount Kilimanjaro lies just three degrees south of the equator, both Kibo and Mawenzi have permanent caps of snow and ice. The highest point on Kibo and the whole Kilimanjaro massif is Uhuru Peak. Also on Kibo is the slightly lower peak of Gillman's Point, both are goals for most trekkers. The peaks of Mawenzi are for mountaineers only
Tour Overview
Itenary
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8:00am
Nairobi to Arusha Arrival Day
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8:00am
Transfer from Moshi to Mt. Kilimanjaro Gate, Marangu Gate, Kilimanjaro National Park after our breakfast. The Climb here begins through the lower rainforest, up to Mandara Hut for 3-4 hours, at 2750m, where we shall have our 1st stay overnight in the built chalets.
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8:00am
Climb out above the forest and continue trekking past the Maundi crater, to ascend to the open moorland - this should take about 5-6 hours. We Camp at Horombo Hut at an altitude of 3720m above the sea level.
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8:00am
An extra day is spent at Horombo camp. This will help in acclimatizing before we head to our final camp for the summit. We will ascend few meters during the day and later come back for lunch. Then maximize on a good rest as we prepare for the summit day the following day.
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8:00am
The trek to Kibo Huts via the saddle takes 4-5 hours (4720m) through Alpine Desert. Early dinner and rest before midnight departure for the summit!
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8:00am
23:00HOURS The Summit Night/Morning. We shall have Early midnight light breakfast. The steepest part of the route is to Gilman’s Point 5700m, which takes about 5-6 hours. There is another 90 minutes of trekking through snow and around the crater to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in the whole of Africa! The descent to Kibo Huts takes about 2-3 hours where you can rest, refresh yourself and continue to walk back to Horombo Huts - 3 hours.
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8:00am
After breakfast Horombo, we descend via Mandara Huts (3-4 hours) all the way down to Marangu Gate (2 hours), We shall have our final meal - Hot Lunch in the mountain and the Marangu entry Gate. Handover of Kilimanjaro Summit Certificates to every Kilimanjaro Champion. Thereafter will be picked by our vehicle and transfered back to Moshi for an overnight stay at the hotel.
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Departure Day
