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6 days climbing kilimanjaro - marangu route
Day 1: ARUSHA -On arrival at Kilimanjaro airport or nairobi airport, Namanga/ Taveta, you will be met and transfer to Arusha Impala Hotel. You will meet local guides and make arrangements ready for the following day's mount kilimanjaro climbing.
Day 2: MANDARA HUT- Transfer to marangu gate and where the climbing begin. You will climb up to Mandara Hut (2,742m) near a volcanic fossil. You will arrive at the hut in time for lunch and rest the whole afternoon at Mandara hut. Meals and overnight.
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. (12,520ft)
Day 4: HOROMBO HUT -Today's goal is Horombo Hut (3,700m) the route takes you through heavy forests and then across open Savanna terrain. the giant lobelias begin to appear at 3,350m. Overnight at Horombo Hut.
Day 5: HOROMBO HUT -Rise early and by about 0200 hrs start the final ascent to Gilman 5,685m at the rim of the crater. You reach Gilman to witness the spectacular and unforgettable rise of the sun over mawenzi. After signing the book you can proceed to Uhuru peak (5,895m). If your stamina survives, return to Horombo for the night.
Day 6: ARUSHA -This is the last day of the climb and you will transfer to Marangu or Kibo Hotel for a deserved comfortable night rest after your memorable achievement.
Day 7: After beakfast drive to Taveta, Kilimanjaro Airport or Namanga or to national parks after lunch at Arusha.
Euros € 660 per person sharing- includes: Porters and guide, accomondation in the huts/tent full board, entrance fee in the park, rescue fee.
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8 climbing kilimanjaro - machame route
Day 1. Nairobi/Arusha/Moshi- Kilimanjaro Depart Nairobi by morning shuttle a nd transfer to Arusha arriving late afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2.Machame Hut -Transfer to Machame Village. The climb begins at the end of the tarmac road, walking for about 6 hrs gradually ascending through the forested hills onwards to Machame Hut (3000m). Dinner and overnight.
Day 3. Shira Hut -Early in the morning, you will cross a valley and stream before ascending a steep ridge. The path then drops into a river gorge before you climb more gently onto the moorland of the Shira plateau - 3,800m. Total climbing time is about 6hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4. Barranco Hut -The path continues directly up the ridge towards Kibo, then turns right and descends into Barranco gorge. Climb to Barranco hut at 3940m shortly after. Total climbing time is about 6 hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5. Barafu Hut -Crossing the Barranco Valley, climb the Barranco wall (not technical climbing), then follow the Kibo South Circuit. You will then turn left and climb up a ridge for about 2 hrs to Barafu hut at 4,600m . Dinner and overnight.
Day 6. Mweka Hut -early start for the summit first to Stella Point and then Uhuru Peak at 5895m. After sunrise, descend down to Mweka hut, which takes about 6 hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7. Mweka Gate -This is the last day of your climb. You will descend to Mweka Gate where you will be met and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 8. Arusha/NairobiDepart Moshi by morning shuttle transfer to Nairobi arriving approx 1830hrs.
Price: Euros € 980 per person sharing - includes: Porters and guide, accomondation in the huts/tent full board, entrance fee in the park, rescue fee.
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8 days climbing mount kilimanjaro - umbwe route
Day 1: Nairobi-Arusha -Leave Nairobi and transfer to Arusha by shuttle bus arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon spent at leisure and shopping for the provisions needed for the mountain. Dinner and overnight in an Arusha Hotel.
Day 2: Arusha-Lava caves -After breakfast, transfer to Marangu gate and then to Umbwe village to start the climbing mount kilimanjaro. Climb for four hours through the rain forest to camp at the caves 2800m above sea level.
Day 3: Lava caves-Baranco hut -After breakfast, continue ascending along a sharp ridge, giving a distinct high mountain feeling, then onto the moorland camp and by mid afternoon stay at the kilimanjaro Baranco hut 3900m.
Day 4: Baranco hut- Arrow glacier-A 4 hour walk past enormous breach wall to camp at the foot of the Arrow glacier. A leisurely afternoon and evening, acclimatizing kilimanjaro at around 4,900m and watching the sunset behind Mt. Meru.
Day 5: Arrow glacier-Kilimanjaro crater rim -Climbing the same steep scrambling up the screes and across the frozen lava on the tottering wall. We camp on the stunning crater rim of Kilimanajro.
Day 6: Kilimamajaro crater rim-Horombo hut -You trek up the highest point in Africa, kilimanjaro Uhuru peak(5896m).Descend via kilimanjaro Gilman's point and Kibo hut for dinner and overnight.(3761m).
Day 7: Horombo hut-Arusha -After breakfast, descend to Marangu Park gate via Mandara. You will transfer to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Arusha- Nairobi-After breakfast, transfer to Nairobi by morning or afternoon shuttle bus, where the tour ends.
Price Euros € 880 per person - includes: Porters and guide, accomondation in the huts/tent full board, entrance fee in the park, rescue fee.
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Age is not a limiting factor; the secret of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is to go slowly and enjoy the scenery, drink well, eat well and sleep well. A regular, maintained pace will ensure proper acclimatisation.We take seven days over this climbing Kilimanjaro.
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Climbing kilimanjaro has over the years continued to draw thousands of tourists interested in surmounting these snow peaked mountain that stand majestically at the equator. Mount Kilimanjaro lies on the border of Tanzania and Kenya, just south of the Equator. Kilimanjaro is a giant stratovolcano reaching an elevation of 19,335.6 ft. (5,895 m). It is the largest of an E-W belt of about 20 volcanoes near the southern end of the East African Rift Valley. Kilimanjaro ecosystems are as strikingly beautiful as they are varied and diverse. The mountain is located near the town of Moshi and is a protected area, carefully regulated for climbers to enjoy without leaving a trace of their presence. A combination of the first and the second (mount kenya and kilimanjaro)highest mountains in Africa will give you a satisfaction of your dreams. With several routes to reach the top, the most popular being the Marangu Route for kilimanjaro and Naru moru for mount kenya. Few mountains can claim the grandeur, the breathtaking views of Amboseli National Park in Kenya, the Rift Valley, and the Masaai Steppe, that belongs to Kilimanjaro. Hiking on kilimanjaro the ‘rooftop of Africa’ -- the highest point on the continent at 5896 metres -- is the adventure of a lifetime, especially because, if paced well, everyone from seasoned trekkers to first-time enthusiasts can scale the snowy peak of kilimanjaro.
Mount Kilimanjaro is located at the north/eastern tip of Tanzania. For the adventurous, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a must taking you through the mists of equatorial jungle to reach kilimanjaro snows and breath-taking views from the summit.
The name kilimanjaro itself is a mystery wreathed in clouds. It might mean Mountain of Light, Mountain of Greatness or Mountain of Caravans. Or it might not. The local people, the Wachagga, don't even have a name for the whole massive kilimanjaro, only Kipoo (now known as Kibo) for the familiar snowy peak that stands imperious, overseer of the continent, the summit of Africa.
Kilimanjaro, by any name, is a metaphor for the compelling beauty of East Africa. When you see kilimanjaro, you understand why. Not only is kilimanjaro the highest peak on the African continent; kilimanjaro is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, rising in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding coastal scrubland – elevation around 900 metres – to an imperious 5,895 metres (19,336 feet).
Kilimanjaro is one of the world's most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world. One of the most amazing aspects of kilimanjaro in the present day is the accessibility of its peak to climbers with no mountain climbing equipment or real previous experience of scaling such heights. Most climbers reach the kilimanjaro crater rim with little more than a walking stick, proper clothing and determination. And those who reach kilimanjaro Uhuru Point, the actual summit, or Gillman's Point on the lip of the crater, will have earned their climbing certificates. And their memories.
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But there is so much more to climbing kilimnjaro than her summit. The ascent of the slopes is a virtual climatic world tour, from the tropics to the Arctic.
Even before you cross kilimanjaro national park boundary (at the 2,700m contour), the cultivated footslopes give way to lush montane forest, inhabited by elusive elephant, leopard, buffalo, the endangered Abbot’s duiker, and other small antelope and primates. Higher still lies the moorland zone, where a cover of giant heather is studded with otherworldly giant lobelias. And thus climbing kilimanjaro is heaven experence.
Kilimanjaro above 4,000m, a surreal alpine desert supports little life other than a few hardy mosses and lichen. Then, finally, the last vestigial vegetation gives way to a winter wonderland of ice and snow – and the magnificent beauty of the roof of the continent on top of kilimanjaro.
kilimanjaro Activities-When climbing kilimanjaro the upward track wends through forests that vary constantly with the altitude and finally opens out into open moorland below rocky, snow covered Kibo plateau. It has 3 volcanic centres, Shira, Kibo, and Mawenzi.
When to Climb kilimanjaro-Climbing kilimanjaro is considered an all season trek. However clearest and warmest conditions are from December to February, and dry (and colder) from July-September.
kilimanjaro travellers-Many travelers are attracted to the highest point Uhuru Peak on Kibo - which can be reached by several easy walking routes. The two main summits of Kilimanjaro: Mawenzi at 5149m, and Kibo at 5896m are separated by The Saddle, a 5km wide, high-altitude, semi-desert. From the summit glaciers, screes, cliffs, afro-alpine moorland then forests lead down to the cultivated foothills below.
A comprehensive guide -to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro by Feather trail tours. Mount Kilimanjaro crowned by an eternal snow cape, Mount Kilimanjaro is situated inside the Kilimanjaro National Park in Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain on earth. We aim to provide the Kilimanjaro climbing client with important information on climbing Kilimanjaro, which will increase your chances of a successful summit attempt. To help you with your preparation on climbing mount Kilimanjaro please get in touch with us to be able to advice you on the necessity of mount Kilimanjaro preparation. We have provided some of our Kilimanjaro climbing itineraries. If you do not find your ideal Kilimanjaro climbing itinerary, do not hesitate to write to us. We can tailor made more itineraries for you according to your specifications. This means climbing Kilimanjaro your way.
Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in the world that you can simply walk up while climbing. None of the kilimanjaro climbing routes require mountaineering skills, specialized equipment, or even previous climbing experience. Still, hiking to the Roof of Africa, to the top of kilimanjaro you need be physically and mentally fine otherwise the trekking is demanding and should not be underestimated. As the climbing continue, altitude sickness can set in above 3,000 metres and there’s no prior indication as to who might suffer from it. It is important to work closely with your guide and to listen to his advice. Porters carry gear and supplies up and down the mountain and cook all meals while on kilimanjaro climbing trek.
Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of the year, but the rainy seasons (April-June; November-December) make the forest more slippery and the summit might be blocked by snow. Be prepared for climatic extremes, from rain in the forest, intense sun in the alpine desert and freezing temperatures at the summit. It’s essential to have warm clothes and a good sleeping bag wheel on kilimanjaro climbing trek.At the kilimanjaro summit, exhaustion fades away; as the sun rises above Kilimanjaro’s crater rim you know you have finally met this exhilarating African challenge.
Mount Kilimanjaro is an overwhelming presence on the African landscape (it's no wonder the local people call it the "Home of God". Climbing Kilimanjaro and stand on the roof of Africa is a dream of every adventurer. We've been operating climbing of Kilimanjaro since 1992 our youngest climbing client being 14 years while the oldest hast been 79. Over 95% of our CLIMBING clients reach Kilimanjaro's 19,340-foot high summit. Climbing Kilimanjaro is a true Mountain climbing dream... come with us to Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions you have a guarantee to conger the summit. Let the climbing kilimanjaru experts arrange your climbing expedition.
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