Kilimanjaro is a dormant, but not extinct volcano. Ominous rumbles can sometimes be heard and gases emerge from the fumaroles in the crater. Although just three degrees south of the Equator, the peaks of both Kibo and Mawenzi have permanent caps of snow and ice.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arusha Marangu Gate
You will depart at 8:00 am and drive to Marangu gate for a walk thought a thick rain forest, which takes four hours to Mandara Hut (2750m) for dinner and overnight. Meal Plan (L) (D)
Day 2: Machame Hut Horombo Hut
After breakfast you will walk slowly following a track through the forest and then through the savannah bush to Horombo Hut (3,489m) for dinner and overnight. Meal Plan (B) (L) (D)
Day 3: Horombo Hut Kibo Hut
This is a hard day climb to Kibo Hut (4703 m 6-7 hrs) crossing the barren sub-alpine terrain of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. You will need to rest on arrival as the next stage begins shortly after midnight. Meal Plan (B) (L) (D)
Day 4: Kibo Hut Horombo Hut
You will make a very early start at around 1:00 am follow the zigzag path up the mountain, stopping frequently to catch breathe in this starlit air. This is the steepest and most demanding section of the climb, five hours to Gillmans point (5681 m) to view the sunrise behind Mawenzi illuminating the plain. Then walk a further 45 minutes around the crater and up to the highest point, Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. Thereafter descends Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight. Meal Plan (B) (L) (D)
Day 5: Horombo Hut Marangu Gate
It is a much easier day as you will have the pleasure of walking downhill on the way to the waiting vehicle at Marangu gate for transfer to your hotel. Meal Plan (B) (L)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
2Pax: $1300, 3Pax: $1200, 4Pax: $1140, 5Pax: $1120, 6Pax: $1100
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