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 Kilimanjaro airport
and transfer to hotel in Moshi)
DAY
2: Marangu Gate (1980m) - Mandara hut (2700m)
Hiking
time: 5 hours Distance: About 12 km's Habitat: 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.(12,520)
Day
4:Extra Day for acclimatization
A
leisurely walk to The Saddle by the right hand path takes you close
to Mawenzi. This is an extra day of acclimatization and it's an ideal
day to rest as well as walk high and Sleep low. You then return to Horombo
for the night.
DAY
5: Horombo hut (3720m) - Kibo hut (4700m)
Hiking
time: 6 hours Distance: About 15 km's Habitat: 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
6: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 decent
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
7: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
8
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
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