Kenya
Lodge Safaris
3 Days Maasai Mara Safaris
3 Days Amboseli Safaris
3 Days Samburu Safaris
4 Days Masai Mara Safari
4 Days Masai /Lake Nakuru
4 Days Aberdares/Samburu
4 Days Naivasha/Masai Mara
5 Days Nakuru/ Masai Mara
5 Days Masai Mara/ Nakuru
6 Days Amboseli/Mara
6 Days Samburu/Mara
7 Days Samburu/Tree/ Mara
7 Days Ark/ Samburu
8 Days Samburu/ Mara
8 Days Aberdares/Mara
9 Days Aberdares/ Amboseli
10 Days Samburu/Tsavo
12 Days Kenya Classic Safari
15 Days Migration Safari
Kenya
Camping Safaris
3 Days Maasai Mara Safari
3 Days Amboseli Safari
3 Days Samburu Safari
4 Days Nakuru/Maasai Mara
4 Days Maasai Mara Safari
6 Days Mara & The Lakes
6 Days Samburu/Mara
6 Days Mara/Amboseli
8 Days Budget Camping
Mombasa
Excursions
Half Day Mombasa Tour
Full Day Mombasa Tour
Tamarind Dhow
Wasini Island Dhow
Tsavo East National Park
Shimba Hills National Park
Nairobi
Excursions
Nairobi City Tour
Nairobi National Park
Bomas Of Kenya
Carnivore Restaurant
Out Of Africa
Limuru Country Tour
Rift Valley/Lake Nakuru
Mount
Kenya Routes
7 Days Sirimon Route
6 Days Sirmon Out Naro Moru
6 Days Naro Moru Route
5 Days Chogoria / Naro Moru
5 Days Sirmon Out Chiogoria
6 Days Chogoria / Naro Moru
Kenya Special Safaris
Whitewater Rafting Kenya
Kenya Air Safari Packages
Kenya Honeymoon Safaris
Kenya Balloon Safaris
Airport Transfers
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Mount Kilimankaro Climbing Safaris
KTSHKILI 01;
7 Days Marangu Route
Also known as the Coca Cola route is the easiest to climb mount
Kilimanjaro and commonly used, an easy walk as far as the Kibo Hut. The
lower sections provide fine forest and moorland walking. The lunar landscape
of the Saddle leads to the Kibo Hut;. All huts on the route are manned and
in radio contact with the Park Headquarters at Marangu. Just above the Park
Gate the western route through the forest provides a longer, more difficult
but beautiful walk along narrow paths beside streams.
Day 1: Arrival - Arusha
Arrive Moshi and overnight at Spring land hotel, bed/breakfast
Day 2: Marangu Gate (1980m) - Mandara hut (2700m)
Hiking time: 5 hours Distance: About 12 km's
The drive from Moshi to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate, takes about 50
minutes. The journey passes through the village of Marangu, which is located
on the lower slopes of the mountain. Once you reach the park gate, all
hikers are requested to sign in at the Park office and make their final
preparations for the climb. Porters will be seen arranging and loading their
packs, containing the food, water, cooking gas as well as most of your
equipment. Make sure that you have all your daypack items (containing at
least drinking water, your lunch pack and extra clothing) with you as the
porters ascend a lot quicker than the hikers. Our guides will be available
to assist with any additional information or needs you might have. You now
leave the Park gate and ascend on a cleared ridge trail through the rain
forest. The forest, suffused with mist and dripping with beards of moss, is
also where most of Kilimanjaro's animals are found. (An alternative and more
scenic parallel forest trail, branches off the to the left a few minutes
after the gate. This trail follows the edge of a stream through the
undergrowth and offers you the option to rejoin the main trail either, after
1,5 hours hiking, or 1 hour before Mandara hut.)
Your first night stop, Mandara hut, is a group of wooden A-framed huts in a
forest clearing. Each hut features 6-8 sleeping bunks with solar generated
lighting. The total capacity of the camp is 60 climbers. Water is piped into
the camp from springs above and there are flush toilets behind the main hut.
Day 3: Mandara hut (2700m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 6 hours, About 15 km's
From Mandara hut the trail passes through a short stretch of forest, then
skirts the base of the Maundi Crater and then emerges into the transition
from rain forest to moorland. It is well worth a short detour to scramble up
the rim of the Maundi Crater for your first really impressive view of the
Kibo Crater. On a clear day, Kibo will glimmer in the distance, showing off
her majestic glaciers in the morning sun. Once you are in the open moorland
you will get the chance to see some of Kilimanjaro's most spectacular plants
- the endemic giant lobelia which grows up to 3 m in height and the giant
groundsel (Senecia Kilimanjari), which can reach heights of 5m! After about
6 hours from here you reach the Horombo hut, where you will have hot washing
water, rest; an evening meal and overnight.
Day 4: Horombo hut (3720m) - Kibo hut (4700m)
Hiking time: 6 hours,Distance: About 15 km's
Kilimanjaro Hikers. After breakfast you now continue your ascent into the
Alpine desert habitat. From Horombo there are two trails to the "Saddle"
(which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo).
There is an upper route (right hand fork) and lower route (left hand fork)
to choose from. The upper route (right hand fork) will be very familiar, as
you will have climbed most of it the previous day towards Mawenzi hut. It is
very stony and eroded. The recommended lower route (left hand fork) is much
easier and nearly an hour, and it also passes the last watering point at
4130m. You will have to fill your water bottles with all the water you will
need until your return to Horombo hut in two night's time (unless you are
willing to buy Mineral water at Kibo hut). Once again remember to slow down
and drink enough water!! Situated in the barren Alpine desert is Horombo
hut, a stone build block house which has bunk beds for 60 climbers, but no
streams with water nearby. It is however possible to buy mineral water and
soft drinks at the camp office. There are platform toilets behind the hut.
The summit is now a further 1195m up and you will make your Sleeping hikers
at Kibo hut.final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, ski-stick
and thermal clothing for your summit bid. This should include the
replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a
spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry
your water in a thermal flask. Go to bed at round about 19h00 and try to get
as much rest and sleep as possible.
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
You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off
into the night, and this is where the going really gets tough. The first
section of the On the Summit. trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans
Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to
Gillman's point (5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section
is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and
mental effort. Probably the most demanding section of the entire route. Do
the Kili shuffle and move slowly.
Group at Gilmans Point. From Gillmans Point you will normally encounter snow
all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Total
exhilaration and satisfaction - you made it. Weather conditions on the
summit will determine how long you will be able to spend, taking
photographs, before the 3 hour descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest
you gather all your gear you left behind for the ascent and head down to
Horombo hut (3 hours) for your overnight. The return to Horombo hut will
seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total time spent walking
on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. Later
in the evening you enjoy your last dinner (with soft drinks and beer for
sale at the camp office) on the mountain and a well-earned sleep, filled
with memories and stirring emotions.
Day 6 Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 6 hours, Distance: About 27 km's
After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara
hut, down to the Marangu gate. It is strongly recommended not to pay your
porters any tips until you and all your gear have reached the gate safely.
Click here for more info on tips. At Marangu gate you sign your name and
details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their
summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Gillman's Point (5685m) are
issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m),
receive gold certificates. You now drive back to Moshi for a long over due
hot shower, dinner and celebrations!! Overnight in Spring lands hotel
bed/breakfast.
Day 7: Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight out or proceed on with a
wildlife safari
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Tanzania
Lodge Safaris
3 Days Ngorongoro Crater
3 Days Ngorongoro /Manyara
4 Days Manyara/Ngorongoro
5 Days Manyara/Tarangire
5 Days Manyara/Serengeti
6 Days Manyara/Serengeti
7 Days Manyara/Tarangire
7 Days Manyara/Serengeti
Tanzania
Camping Safaris
3 Days Ngorongoro Crater
3 Days Ngorongoro /Lake Manyara
4 Days Manyara/ Tarangire
5 Days Manyara/Ngorongoro
5 Days Manyara/Serengeti
6 Days Manyara/Serengeti
7 Days Manyara/Ngorongoro
7 Days Manyara/Serengeti
Kenya
Tanzania Combined
8 Days Kenya Tanzania Safari
9 Days Kenya Tanzania Safari
11 Day Kenya Tanzania Wildlife
12 Days Kenya Tanzania Tours
14 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari
15 Days East Africa Safari
Mount
Kilimanjaro Routes
7 Days Marangu Route
8 Days Machame Route
7 Days Mweka Route
7 Days Umbwe Route
8 Days Shira Route
7 Days Lemosho Route
8 Days Rongai Route
Uganda
Gorilla Tracking
3 Day Mountain Gorilla Safari
5 Days Gorilla Safari in Uganda
14 Days Hot Spots Of Uganda
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