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.
ROUTE
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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.
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)
2012 Price: $1090/person
Making
it possible for climbers to achieve their dreams they
are commited to!
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.............
Pls read more about the huts/Accomodation
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ROUTE
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MACHAME
ROUTE MT KILIMANJARO CLIMB 8 DAYS
Always
find new ways to challenge yourself !!!
DAY
1:
Board Riverside shuttle bus or Davanu 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 :
Machame Gate (1490m) - Machame camp (2980m)
Hiking time: 7 hours
Distance: About 18 km's
Habitat: Montane forest
Transfer from your hotel to the Kilimanjaro National Park
gate at Machame. From here, you trek through the lush
forest to Machame hut . Overnight stay at the camp.
DAY
3:
Machame camp (2980m) - Shira camp (3840m)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: About 9 km's
Habitat: Moorland
Leave the forest. The path follows a steep ridge
passing through open moorlands crossing a large gorge
to reach Shira hut. Overnight stay at the camp
DAY
4:
Shira (3840m)-Lava Tower (4630m)-Barranco camp (3950m)
Hiking time: 7 hours
Distance: About 15 km's
Habitat: Semi desert
You turn Eastwards and continue ascending through the
dry landscape before dropping again to reach Barranco
hut . Overnight stay at the camp.
DAY
5:
Barranco camp (3950m)- Barafu camp (4550m)
Hiking time: 7 hours
Distance: About 13 km's
Habitat: Alpine desert
The path climbs steep out of the Barranco valley
and crosses the Karanga valley, then turns North to reach
Barafu Hut . Overnight stay at the camp.
DAY
6:
SUMMIT ATTEMPT
Barafu camp (4550m)-Uhuru Peak (5895m)-Mweka (3100m)
Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak
7/8 hours to descend to Mweka
Distance:
About 7 km's ascent - 23 km's descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Along day with an early start to reach the crater, ream
at the Stella point in time for sunrise, then to Uhuru
peak , the highest point in Africa. After wards, descend
to Gilman's point and down to Horombo hut. Over
night, stay at the camp
DAY
7:
Descend down passing Mandara hut to the gate
where you are transferred back to your hotel in Moshi
for dinner and over night.
DAY
8: After breakfast board shuttle bus from your
hotel and proceed to Nairobi arriving late in the afternoon
(6.30 PM).
2012
Price: $1250/person-Park fees have been increased
Making
it possible for climbers to achieve their dreams they
are commited to!
Tipping
guide 5 USD per day per porter and 10 USD per day to Guide)
INCLUSIVES
2 way Shuttle bus transfer: Nairobi- Moshi - Nairobi or
2 way KIA transfers
2 transfers from Moshi to Machame park gate -return
3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
6 days Kilimanjaro trek- Machame
5 nights accommodation in Tents while trekking (bring
your own tent or hire one locally)
First and Last night accommodation at YMCA /Buffalo Hotel
Moshi -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.............
More details on accomodation
on Machame route
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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing 2012, and trekking Routes and Prices,african
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