Name: On Top of Africa Mt. Kilimanjaro
Start: 2016-03-13T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-12-30T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

GEORGE KING'ORI

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Mar 13 - Dec 30, 2016

Group size: 2 - 15

On Top of Africa Mt. Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

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GEORGE KING'ORI

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Mar 13 - Dec 30, 2016

Group size: 2 - 15

BE ON TOP OF AFRICA & BE THE FIRST TO SEE THE SUNRISE
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free standing mountain in the world. By free-standing, or non-massif, we mean it is not part of a mountain range.
The summit on Mount Kilimanjaro is called Uhuru Peak and stands at 5,895m or 19,341 feet. To put this in perspective, Mount Everest, stands at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) – just over 2,950 meters higher.
April and November are the wettest months on Kilimanjaro. January-March and June-October are the best months for trekking. Snow fall and cold temperatures are common during December-May.
FIRST ASCENT
German geologist, Hans Meyer, Ludwig Purtscheller and a local called Lauwo were the first people to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in October 1889.
However, it is possible that Kilimanjaro’s summit was reached by locals prior to Hans Meyer, but was never recorded.

-TWO NIGHTS ACCOMODATION IN MOSHI BED AND BREAKFAST
-TRANSPORTATION FROM MOSHI TO THE STARTING POINT ON
-THE MOUNTAIN AND RETURN TO MOSHI.
-NATIONAL PARK GATE FEES, HUT/CAMPING FEES
-RESCUE FEES, TENTS AND SLEEPING MATRESS
-GUIDES SALARIES, PORTERS SALARIES & ALL MEALS ON THE MOUNTAIN
-GUIDES, PORTERS, COOK ACCOMODATION AND ENTRY FEES ON THE MOUNTAIN
-AFTER FINISHING KILIMANJARO CLIMBING, 1 DINNER & 1 DRINK (BEER or SODA)

-SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT - US$ 35 PER PERSON PER NIGHT
-CLIMBING GEAR eg. Sleeping Bags, Clothes and Shoes.
-TIPS FOR PORTERS, GUIDE, COOK AND ASSISTATS GUIDES:
Tip guideline: Guide Between 20$ Per Day, Assistant Guide $12 Per Day, Porters 6$ Per Porter Per Day, COOK $8 Per Day. OR 10% OF PACKAGE PER HIKER/CLIMBER FOR THE ALL GROUP.
NB: MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENTS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE AT RENTAL SHOP AT SPRINGLANDS HOTEL.

To climb Mount Kilimanjaro is a once in a lifetime opportunity. People travel from all over the world to stand on top of the Roof of Africa. Being properly prepared to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is the key to a successful summit attempt.

Arrival at Mt. Kilimanjaro Airport
Arrival at Mt. Kilimanjaro Airport
Day 1-2
You will be met at the airport by the company staff who after intro will transfer you to Springlands Hotel/Any other booked Hotel in Moshi.
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Marangu Gate (6000 ft) – Mandara Hut (9,000 ft)
Marangu Gate (6000 ft) – Mandara Hut (9,000 ft)
Day 2-3
Hiking time: 4 hours Habitat: Montane forest Leave Moshi town about 0900hrs and drive to about 45 minutes to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro. Do the necessary paperwork at the park gate such as registrations. Begin hiking at about 1030hrs. Hike through rainforest from the park gate (6000 ft) to Mandara Hut (9000 ft), taking about 4 hours. Stop half way for lunch. Reach Mandara Huts at about 2 or 3 PM. Unpack, rest and have some tea or coffee. Dinner is served during early evening, about 7 PM. A side trip to Maundi Crater (about 15 minutes away) is a good way to see the surroundings as well as views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Bathrooms are available with running water.
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Mandara Hut (9,000 ft) – Horombo Huts (12,000 ft)
Mandara Hut (9,000 ft) – Horombo Huts (12,000 ft)
Day 3-4
Hiking time: 6 hours Habitat: Heathland Wake to breakfast (approx. 7:30 am) and pack for the next leg. Break camp at about 8:30 am and hike to Horombo Huts (12,000 ft). This leg should take 5 to 6 hrs. You travel through lower heath land with small shrubs being the main vegetation. Stop half way for lunch. Views of Mawenzi are amazing. The summit of Kibo can be seen from Horombo Huts. Arrive Horombo Huts at about 3 PM. Rest, unpack and prepare for dinner. Bathrooms are available with running water.
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Horombo Huts (12,000 ft) – Kibo Huts (15,500 ft)
Horombo Huts (12,000 ft) – Kibo Huts (15,500 ft)
Day 4-5
Hiking time: 7 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Wake to breakfast as usual (if you wake before sunrise you can get some great photos of the sunrise). Pack and begin the hike to Kibo Huts (15,500 ft). The first half of the day’s hike traverses the upper heath land while the second half crosses the vast saddle that connects Mawenzi and Kibo. The saddle is an alpine desert that resembles a lunar landscape. Be careful to notice signs of altitude sickness. The day’s hike should take 6 to 7 hours, stopping half way for lunch. No running water at Kibo Huts.
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SUMMIT DAY (19,340 ft)
SUMMIT DAY (19,340 ft)
Day 5-6
Hiking time: 7 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Wake at around midnight to a light breakfast, and then prepare for the summit ascent. This part of the hike is carried out during the early morning before dawn so that the climbers reach UhuruPeak at around sunrise. Leave at about 1:00am and reach Gilman’s Point at about 7:00am. The climbers are met with views of the crater from Gilman’s Point because it is on the Crater Rim. Another 2 hours of hiking brings the climber to UhuruPeak (19,340 ft) at about 8:30 am. From there you will descend back to Kibo Huts, collect your things and cross the saddle again at Horombo Huts where you will spend the night. Eat dinner and get some well-deserved sleep.
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Descending from Horombo to the Marangu Gate
Descending from Horombo to the Marangu Gate
Day 6-7
Wake as usual, pack and descend to Mandara Huts. Take lunch there and continue on to the park gate where you will be met by your transport back to Moshi. You should reach the park gate around 2 or 3 PM. Wake as usual, pack and descend to Mandara Huts. Take lunch there and continue on to the park gate where you will be met by your transport back to Moshi. You now drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower, Overnight in Springlands hotel. It is recommended and tips are highly appreciated at the end of the trip. Tips can be given to the Guide at Springlands Hotel. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached UhuruPeak (5895m) receive gold certificates. Dinner included.
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Back to the Bottom
Back to the Bottom
Day 7
Depart for the airport or other destinations in Tanzania or Kenya. Zanzibar is a good way to recuperate. Other trips around Moshi and Kilimanjaro region can be arranged at reasonable price.
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