Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing & Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Packages
DEA 137:Kilimanjaro Trek 7 Days / 6 Night Marangu Route
DEA 138:8 Days Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route
DEA 139:8 Days Mt.Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route Trekking
DEA 140:6 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro by The Lemosho Route
DEA 141:Kilimanjaro- 8 Days 7 Nights Western Breach Route
DEA 142:Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Rongai - Route 7 Days / 6 Nights
DEA 143:8 Day 7 Nights Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Shira Route.
DEA 144:Mount Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route 12 Days Climbing
Mount Kilimanjaro
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
summits 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.
This is the easiest route to take to ascend Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa with its two main summits, the craggy Mawenzi, 5149m, and the 'flat-topped', glaciated Kibo, 5896m. The Saddle, a 5km wide, high-altitude, semi-desert separates the two. From the summit glaciers, screes, cliffs, afro-alpine moorland then forests lead down to the cultivated foothills. The Marangu route takes you at a gentle pace through these dramatically different zones.
For the ascent to Uhuru Peak from Kibo Hut a very early start is made since the scree is easier to climb when frozen and the views from the crater rim at dawn can be spectacular. Ski sticks are useful when ascending the scree to the summit. Accommodation on the mountain is in comfortable huts you will require a sleeping bag and mat. This is a tough walking trip but within the limits of a fit individual used to walking in mountain areas. An extra day for acclimatization to the altitude can be spent at Horombo. From Horombo there are various walks to enjoy
DEA 137 Kilimanjaro Trek 7 Days / 6 Night Marangu route
Day 1 Nairobi -Moshi
Depart with morning shuttle bus from Nairobi airport or city centre 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 Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi)
Day 2 Moshi - Mandara (2,275 m 17,462 ft)
After breakfast you will be driven to Marangu gate. This is the gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro National park. From here you will walk through the rainforest to you first overnight stop at Mandara Hut situated at 2,725 meters
Day 3 Mandara Hut - Horombo (3,780 m/12,398 ft)
Experience the landscape change from rolling moorlands on this day walk. After approximately 5 hours walk along the broad path you will arrive at Horombo Hut situated at 3780 meters where you spend the night.
Day 4 Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut (4,740 m/15,547 ft)
Set off very early and continue up to the dry and rugged saddle area between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. Overnight in Kibo Hut situated at 4,740 meters.
Day 5 Kibo -The summit (5,685 m/18,647 ft) - Horombo
The last part of the ascent starts a few hours after midnight. The air is now very thin and the next five hours will be the most demanding of the whole trek as you push on to Gillmans point at 5685 meters. However, you are richly rewarded as the first rays of the morning sun appear and Africa lies at your feet. If you are not too tired and if the snow conditions permit you can continue after a short rest on the final walk up to Uhuru peak at a height of 5685 meters - the highest point in Africa! Descend to Horombo Hut for a well-deserved rest.
Day 6 Horombo - Base Hotel
You will easily descent along the familiar paths to Marangu Gate. At this point you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight.
Day 7 Base hotel - Nairobi
After Breakfast or lunch ( depending on the time of flight departure) transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure or board our afternoon shuttle bus to Nairobi.
The above Programme will cost US$ 1250 per person
Cost includes:
* Shuttle transfer Nairobi-Arusha And Moshi Nairobi
* All park entry fees.
* All camping/hut fees.
* Rescue fees.
* Guide and porters fees.
* Guide and porters salaries.
* Airport Transfers.
* Transport to and from the mountain gates.
* Meals 3 times daily while on the mountain,
* Cook and all kitchen utensils.
* Two nights accommodation in a mid-class hotel (Bed and Breakfast), before and after the climb.
Thecost does not include:
* Item of personal nature.
* Tips to guide and porter
* International flights,
* Required taxes,
* visa’s,
* vaccinations,
* porters tips,
* items of clothing and miscellaneous drinks, Mineral water etc
