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Detailed Itineraries
Day 1: Marangu Gate to Madara Camp
Following breakfast, we will depart Arusha and drive to
Kilimanjaro National Park, where you will be met by
beautiful views. Upon arrival and registration with the park
staff, we will begin the adventure of the ascent on Mt.
Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa and the tallest
freestanding mountain in the world! We will proceed through
the Mandara rain forest, then will rest for the evening at
the Mandara encampment, located at 9,000 ft (2,700m) on the
mountain.
Day 2: Mandara Camp to Horombo Camp
Breakfast at the camp is served very early and start your
trek through the forest border where on a clear day you get
the first gorgeous views of Mawenzi (5,149m) and the
southeastern slopes of Kilimanjaro.
Passing through the Glades, we will follow a trail along the
open moorlands to our evening destination of the Horombo
encampment at 12,000 ft (3,750m).
Day 3: Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut
Day spent at Horombo Hut for acclimatization. Day trip to
Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4,330m) Lunch, Dinner and overnight at
Horombo Hut.
Day 4: Horombo Camp to Kibo Camp, Uhuru Peak
The trekking to Kibo hut is through semi-desert landscape of
the saddle, between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. You get
to see the middle Red hill, West lava hill and East lava
hill to the east and the Barafu hut camp (4,600m) to the
west. We will stop for the evening at the Kibo encampment
located at 15,000 ft (4,700m). Here we prepare for our
midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak.
Day 5: Uhuru peak to Horombo Camp
At midnight with instructions from your guide and depending
on the size of the group, you start the first section of the
ascent which will take about three hours climbing up a
winding rocky foot path to Hans Meyer cave (5,150m). Because
of the altitude, summit night is slow, strenuous and
dizzying, with a short rest at Hans Meyer cave you continue
for another three hours up the steepest section to Gilman’s
Point (5,685m). You can have another short rest and then
carry on along the crater rim for about 45 minutes to Stella
point. Temperature on the summit can be as low as minus 30
degree centigrade with wind and chill. About an hour past
Stella Point you will be rewarded with the summit of
Kilimanjaro and Uhuru peak (5,896m). The highest point on
the African Continent. The morning offers the ultimate
showstopper – stunning aerial views of the spectacular
glaciers illuminated by a hypnotic sunrise experienced only
on the roof of Africa - Kilimanjaro. Most climbers spend a
few minutes on the summit taking photos before the
three-hour walk back to Kibo Hut. (4,703m) For a short rest
and then proceed down to Horombo Hut (3,720m) for dinner and
overnight.
Day 6: Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate and Arusha or
Moshi
Our journey downwards brings us past the Mandara encampment
and back to our entrance point of the park’s gate. Climbers
will then be presented with a certificate of achievement for
the successful climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro!
Includes:
Park Entry fees, Rescue Fees, Camping/hut fees, Guide, Armed
ranger, cook, porters, hutted accommodation provided.
Mattresses, tents, pillow, 3 meals per day prepared by our
chef while trekking.
Excludes:
Tips: recommended 15% of the total amount paid to the team
for their excellent service, beverages, Personal medication
and toiletries. Sleeping bags & personal Mountain equipment,
Spare batteries for Cameras and flash lights. Pre and post
tour accommodation in Arusha.
Price per Person:
1 pax: USD 1780
2 pax: USD 1705
3 pax: USD 1630
4 pax: USD 1560
5+ pax: USD 1485
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