MT. KILIMANJARO

Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa rising 19,340 ft (5,895m), the largest free standing mountain in the world and one of the seven summits, the seventh highest points on each continent in the world. Any person who is physically fit can climb this mountain to reach the summit Uhuru Peak 5,895m and look out over Africa.

There is no special equipment required to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro because the routes allow a gradual hike “non technical” with the full support of the climbing professional guides. We recommend a 6 to 8 days hike depending on the route chosen. Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro up to the summit which includes one day for acclimatization between 10,000 and 15,000 ft. there are several routes to chose from and vary by popularity and steepness and are discussed below:

CLIMBING ROUTES
Marangu Route
Machame Route
Rongai Route
Lemosho Route

When to climb/Who can climb/ESSENTIALS/Other Items recommended

RONGAI / MARANGU – 8 DAYS

This is the second easiest route on the mountain after Marangu and less frequently used. It is the only route to approach the mountain from the Northeast. The first few days of this trek retain a tangible sense of wilderness, passing through some wild and beautiful scenery. On the final day and the descent the route is common to the Marangu, which has disadvantages in terms of traffic, but by then you probably don't care any more and just want to get down and take a shower. There are probably only a dozen mountain teams who actually know this route well and for this reason it is not possible to offer an adequate medium specification Rongai climb.

Accommodation on the mountain is in tents (even on descent) which the porters will pitch for you. You will need a sleeping bag, warm clothes and walking poles. This is a steep, tough trek within the limits of a fit individual used to walking in mountain areas.

Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) and transfer Impala Hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 2
After breakfast, transfer from Arusha to Snow-Cap Cottages at Naleimoru/ Rongai starting point. Clients check in their rooms, wash and have lunch at the restaurant. Short program of culture tour can be arranged to fill your day, and sight seeing. Clients go back to the cottages for evening coffee where briefing with guides is followed by dinner and overnight.

Day 3
After breakfast, climb starts through pine forest where the Colobus Monkeys can be viewed. The walk will take 4 hours to reach Sekimba campsite at the edge of forest, lunch will be taken in between. Overnight will be spent in tents at the first cave (2800m).

Day 4
You start in morning walking through the Moorland heading on the 3rd caves (3900m). The climb takes about 6 hours with lunch break at the second caves (3300m). Overnight will again be spent in tents.

Day 5
After the last good rest before the summit ascend, you hike to School Hut at (4750m) where you have dinner and overnight at the hut.

Day 6
After a short night and a hot drink, the final ascend starts at about 0200 a.m. The path leads through gradually steeper getting screed to the Gilman's point (5685m) where you can watch the sunrise and the magnificent ice fields. After a short break, you now proceed along the crater rim to the Uhuru Peak (5895m) reaching there at about 9:00a.m. After your summit photo, you then descend to Kibo Hut for lunch before dropping to Horombo Hut (3720m) where the night will be spent.

Day 7
After breakfast, the final leg that takes about 6 hours starts heading for Marangu gate (1800m). You then proceed to Impala Hotel for a hot shower before dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 8
Transfer to departure Kilimanjaro International Airport or by shuttle to Nairobi or your next safari destination.

Prices per person 1,360 USD

Cost includes:
2 nights accommodation at Impala Hotel on half board
All park fees
Hut fees
Rescue fees
All food on the climb
Guides and porters’ salary
Airport transfers

Cost excludes:
Expenses of a personal nature like drinks, tobacco etc
Tips and porterage.
Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels.
Any visa fees