Mt.Kilimanjaro
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MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMB MARANGU
ROUTE 4
nights/ 5 days
The
Marangu Route is probably followed by ninety percent of all climbers. It has a
well defined path,which has been well set out and where most obstacles have been
modified to make them “ Climber friendly”. This is a very scenic route with
good views of Mawenzi and excellent prospects for viewing wildlife. Drive
to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Marangu for the first section of the climb
through the mountain forest to Mandara hut (alt.2750m) taking
3 to 4 hours.Overnight Mandara Hut. Day
2 Leaving
the forest, you treck along a good path through open grassy moorland to reach
Horombo Hut (alt. 4700 m) taking 5 to 7 hours.Overnight Horombo Hut. Day
3 Continue
ascending past “ the last water point “ traversing the saddle between Kibo
and Mawenzi to Kibo Hut (alt. 4700) taking 5 to 7 hours.Overnight Kibo Hut. Day 4 An
early start for the summit on steep and heavy scree up to Gilman’s Point (alt.
5681m) on the crater rim to arrive in time for sunrise. Continue on to Uhuru
Peak ( alt. 5896m), the highest point of Africa. Descend
to Horombo Hut for overnight taking 7 to 8 hours ascent and 4 to 7 hours
descent.Overnight Horombo Hut. Day
5 Descend
the mountain to the Park Gate taking 5 to 7 hours to be met and transferred to
Moshi/Arusha. RONGAI
ROUTE 5Nights/6Days
Day
1 The
Rongai route is one of the easiest ascent to the peak. You first day’s walk is
a gradual ascent through the rain forest. The main thing to watch out for is
elephants and cats covering portions of the trail. About 4hrs. Day
2 The
morning walk is a steady ascent up to the” Second Cave” (alt. 3450m) with
superb views of Kibo and the Eastern
ice fields on the crater rim.After lunch, leave the main trail and strike out
across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi.The
campsite is a sheltered valley with giant Senecios near Kikelewa cave. About 7
hours. Day
3 A
short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb all-round views and
a tangible sense of wilderness. Leave the vegetation behind shortly before
reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (alt.4330m), spectacularly situated in a
cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi.The afternoon will be
free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization.4hrs. Day
4 Cross
the lunar desert of the “ Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut
(alt.4750m) at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is
spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night!
5hrs. Day
5 Begin
the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding, part of the climb
by torchlight around 1 am. Proceed very slowly in the darkness on a switchback
trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point
(alt. 5685m) Rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over
Mawenzi.Those who are stil feeling strong can make the three hour round
trip to Uhuru Peak (al.5896m), passing close to the spectacular glaciers
and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to
Kibo (alt.4740m) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshment, continue the
descent to reach the final campsite at Horombo. About
11hrs. Day
6 After
breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut
(alt.2752m), the first stopping place at the Marangu route. Continue descending
through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at
Marangu. Here
you will meet your vehicle which will transport you Moshi/Arusha.
MACHAME
ROUTE 5Nights/6Days Day
1 From
Machame start hiking up 5-7hrs to Machame Camp (alt.3000m) Dinner and overnight
at Machame camp. Machame
camp climb 5-7hrs up to Shira camp for overnight (alt/3800m). Day
3 Walk
about 3-4hrs through sandy areas.Ovenight at Barraco Camp (alt.3900m) Day
4 Walk
for about 4 to 5 hours through semi-glaciers to Barafu Camp (alt.4600m). Day
5 Very
early start climbing to the summit (alt.5895m), short rest thereafter descend to
Barafu Hut for lunch enroute to
Mweka camp (alt.300m). Day
6 Final
descent to the Mweka gate and transfers to Arusha.
SHIRA
ROUTE 6Nights/7Days
Day
1 More
technical and challenging route, the trekk starts with a drive in a 4WD vehicle
to the Londorossi Gate. After an introduction to your guide and porters followed
by registration, drive furthers in another approx. 2 hrs (approx 50km) to Simba
River where you commence your climb on foot (trekking/hiking) for about 3 to 4
hrs, with picnic lunch enroute through gian savannah and vegetations before
reaching the Simba Campsite (alt.2500m) for your dinner and overnight. Day
2 After
breakfast, start climbing through gian savannah with flora and fauna with picnic
lunch for about 3 to 4 hrs up
to the Shira Plateau (alt 3600m) for dinner an overnight. Day
3 After
breakfast, day is spent for an excursion walk around the vast Shira Plateau for
an acclamitization walk.A change to see the beautiful landscape of
Kilimanjaro.Picnic lunchboxex are taken enroute returning late adfternoon back
to the Shira Plateau Campsite for
dinner and overnight. Day
4 After
breakfast, start climb through the glaciers and moorland for about 4 to 5hrs,
with picnic lunch enroute before arriving at the Lava Tower (alt 4600m) for
dinner and overnight at Lava Tower, (An evening short trekking can be
interesting). Day
5 After
breakfast, with picnic walk
descending towards the Barafu Hut (alt.4600m), which is reached in 4 to 5 hours.
This are easier accessable route towards the Crater Rim. Or
An ascending climb to the Northern ice field towards the Arrow Glacier
Hut (alt.4900m) which is reached by climbing steeply for approximate 4 to 5
hours for dinner and overnight. Day
6 Very
early around 01:00hrs, light breakfast and start climb to the summit
(alt.5895m), short rest thereafter descend to Barafu hut for lunch enroute to
MWeka Hut (alt.3000m). Final descent to the Mweka gate and transfers to
Arusha.
UMBWE
ROUTE 4Nights/5Days
Day
1 This
is very technical route starts with a drive along the kibosho road near Moshi
town up to the Umbwe Gate (alt.1400m).Introduction to your guide and porters
before registration. Thereafter
start climb with picnic lunch passing through rain forest and giant trees for 4
to 5 hours, arriving for dinner and overnight at Umbwe Hut (alt/2850m). Day
2 After
breakfast, with lunch packets start climbing passing through vegetations, easy
rocks and small Glacier for 5 to 6 hours before arriving for dinner and
overnight at Barranco Hut (alt.3950m). Day
3 After
breakfast, with picnic lunch packets, start climbing again through easy rocks
and glacier for 4 to 5 hours before arriving for dinner and overnight at Barafu
Hut ( alt.4600m). Day
4 Very
early around 01:00 hours, light breakfast and start climb to the summit
(alt.5895m), short rest thereafter descent to Barafu hut for lunch enroute to
Mweka Hut (alt.3000m). Day
5 Final
descent to the Mweka gate and transfers to Arusha.
LEMOSHO
ROUTE 7Nights/8Days
Day
1 This
is technical route for experienced climbers and begins with a drive along Boma
Ngo’mbe to Sanya Juu and up to Londorosi gate (alt.2200m) registration, drive
to the road near Lemosho glades and start the trek through the rain forest, for
dinner and overnight at Forest Camp (alt.2440m). Day
2 Full
day trekking through Shira Caldera and desert
plateau, overnight at Shira camp (alt.3700m). Day
3 Trekking
across Shira plateau,for dinner and overnight at GM II camp (alt.3700m). Day
4 Trekking
6-7hrs though Barranco Valley overnight at Barranco Camp (alt.3940m).This
day can also be used for altitude acclimatization. Day 5 Climb
up to Barranco Wall across valleys for dinner and overnight at Karanga Camp (
alt.4270m). Day 6 Day
is spent for acclimatization, dinner and overnight at Karanga Camp (alt.4270m). Day
7 Treck
to the summit Uhuru Peak (alt.5895m) then return (12-15hrs) for dinner and
overnight at GM III camp (alt.1100m). Day
8 Walk
down across the alphine moorland to Mweka gate, say goodbye to your guide and
porters,certificates award and onward transfers.
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