Day
1 |
Arrival
and overnight in Hotel and briefing on Mt.
Kilimanjaro climb. |
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Day
2 |
Drive
to Marangu gate and start the climb to the
fascinating Rain forests till you reach
the first hut Mandara; Altitude is 9000
ft (2725m). The climb is 3-4 hours. Overnight at the
Mandara hut. |
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Day
3 |
After
breakfast, follow the ascending path through
the alpine Meadow. The altitude begins to
change and slows down your pace while enjoying
the flora and view of Mawenzi and kibo peaks.
Arrive at Horombo hut – 12 km from
Mandara. The altitude is 12335 ft (3780m). |
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Day
4 |
Acclimatize at Horombo |
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Day
5 |
After
breakfast, resume the climb. The landscape
becomes rugged and rocky and groundsels
and lobelias appear. Climb to Kibo Hut. The
altitude is 15520 ft. (4730 m) the climb
is 5 to 6 hours. Meals and overnight at
the hut. |
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Day
6 |
The
last ascent is made in
the wee hours of the Morning while the scree
is still frozen. Climb the very steep part
of the route to Giliman point (the most
difficult and tiring part). The altitude
is 18635 ft (5680 m). The climb is 6 hours.
Uhuru peak is reached within an hour’s
walk along the Crater’s rim. The altitude
is 19340 ft (5895 m). Start the descent
to Horombo Hut for overnight. |
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Day
7 |
Return
to Marangu Gate. Rest and have a light
lunch. Transfer to Arusha.
End of Climb. |