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7 DAY KILIMANJARO TREK - MARANGU ROUTE (Nairobi to Nairobi) Not
to be underestimated, Kilimanjaro is the paramount climbing
experience in Africa. Ascend from the sub-tropical world of
Tanzania and enter the alpine world of the great mountains.
A once in a lifetime experience.
TOUR COST: R4250 + Local Payment: US$520
Itinerary:
Day 1 Tanzania – Moshi
Today you will be picked up at your hotel in Nairobi and transferred by shuttle across the Tanzanian border to Moshi. If the weather is favourable we might get a first glimpse of the worlds tallest freestanding mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro (5895m). When you arrive at the hotel you will have some time to relax after the drive. Tonight one of your guides will brief you on what to expect from the next week.Hotel No Meals
Day 2 Kilimanjaro National Park - Mandara Huts
After a big breakfast we transit to the eastern side of Kilimanjaro to start our trek. Marangu Gate is at 1980m above sea level and this is where we begin. It is roughly a 12km journey through rainforest to the Mandara Huts (2750m). If you are still feeling energetic after this section you can walk to Maundi Crater for some scenic views of both Kenya and Tanzania and on a clear day, Kibo Crater.Hut B,L,D
Day 3 Kilimanjaro National Park - Horombo Huts
After a good night’s rest we have a filling breakfast before we climb out of the forest and through the moorland to Horombo Huts (3720m). The distance covered today is roughly 15km and along the way you will see some of Tanzania’s most interesting vegetation such as the giant lobelia and giant groundsel. At half way we will stop for lunch while enjoying amazing views of Mawenzi (5149m), one of Kilimanjaro’s peaks.Hut B,L,D
Day 4 Kilimanjaro National Park - Kibo Huts
We get up at sunrise and after breakfast we set off for Kibo Huts (4703m). Again, it is roughly 15km to our destination. The first half of the hike traverses upper heath land while the second half crosses the vast saddle that connects Mawenzi and Kibo. The saddle of Kilimanjaro is alpine desert and care must be taken on this rough terrain. After dinner you need a very early night as tomorrow is going to be an extremely early start.Hut B,L,D
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5 Uhuru Peak (Summit attempt) - Horombo Huts
Many hours before dawn we begin the final trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro. It is a 6km journey and should take roughly 8 hours. We advance upon steep and heavy scree reaching Gilman’s Point at 5,861m, and then on to Uhuru Peak, the
highest point in Africa located at 5,895m. Not everyone makes it up to the summit. After taking some spectacular pictures we decend Uhuru Peak and hike approximately 20km back to the Horombo encampment for dinner and a well-earned rest.Hut B,L,D
Day 6 Moshi
Our journey back to Marangu Gate is about 27km of down hill. If you conqured the summit you will receive your summit certificate at the gate. Green for Gilman’s Point and Gold for those that reached Uhuru Peak. Then, its back to Moshi for a hot shower and a well-deserved rest.Hut B,L,D
Day 7 Kenya - Nairobi
After breakfast you will be transferred back to Arusha where you will catch the shuttle to Nairobi. Dinner at Nairobi’s Carnivore restaurant is a great way to reward yourself after a week of physical activity. As the name implies, meat is main dish here. Vegetarians beware.Tour ends Own arrangement B
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