One of the continent’s magnificent sight, snowcapped and not yet
extinct at 5895 meters above sea level. This is the highest peak in
Africa. Hiking to the peak, offers varieties of ecosystems of forest,
savannah and desert which are homes to the black and white Colobus
monkey, Blue monkey, vibrant array of exotic birds together with the
hospitable Chagga people.
MARANGU ROUTE ( EASTERN ROUTE)
DAY 1: MARANGU GATE (1989M) MANDARA HUT (2700M)
Transfer from your lodge to Marangu gate at 1980m. Hiking at this point is between 3 to 4 hours through the Montane forest. Overnight and meals.
DAY 2: MANDARA HUT (2700M) TO HOROMBO HUT ( 3720M)Traversing the moorland desert in the early morning for about 4 hours then overnight and meals.
DAY 3: HOROMBO HUT
This is the most important day at 3720 meters above sea level for acclimatization as pressure rises and temperature lowers. Hiking hiking for 3 hours through the zebra’s rock to Mawenzi view point; one of the mountain’s summit. Overnight and meals.
DAY 4: HOROMBO(3720M) Hut to KIBO HUT (4200M)
An approximate of 3-4 hours hiking time to the Kibo hut, the last stopover before the summit mainly through the Alpine desert.
DAY 5: SUMMIT ATTEMPT
From Kibo Hut to Han’s Meyer’s (resting point) at 5150m to Gilman’s point 5681m , then proceeding to Uhuru peak 5895m.
This portion trekking begins at 24h00 after tea served with biscuits. Here is where the going gets tough, as it consist of a rock path to Hans Meyer’s point followed by the “zigzag” moves to Gilman’s point of stone creed where you expect snow all the way to the peak.
Notes:The weather condition will determine the duration to be at the peak for photo graphing before descending to Kibo hut (4200m) for meals and overnight.
DAY 6: KIBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE
Descending to Marangu this morning for certification, those who reach Gilman’s point are awarded with SILVER certificate. And those at Uhuru peak are awarded with GOLD certificates.
MACHAME ROUTE (WESTERN ROUTE)
This is the most scenic albeit steeper route up the mountain in 6 to 7 days.
DAY 1: MACHAME GATE-MACHAME CAMP
This morning you will have a climb briefing at your lodge before transferring to the base camp on the Western Kilimanjaro near the volcanic cone which affords superb sundowners and good view. Rest, meals and overnight.
Elevation:1800-3000m
Hiking:3-4 hours
Habitat:Montane forest
DAY 2: MACHAME CAMP –SHIRA CAMP
After heavy breakfast, trekking off the Montane forest along the Shira plateau, one of the highest on earth. Rest, overnight.
Elevation:3000-3950m
Hiking:4-5 hours
Habitat:Moorland desert
DAY 3: SHIRA CAMP TO BARRANCO CAMP AND LAVA TOWER CAMP
Early mornings, proceed steadily over expansive ridgelines of high desert in a striking spot near LAVA TOWER, this serve as an acclimatization day, for first hikers will start feeling headache, irritation and symptoms of breathlessness Elevation: 3950m-4600m
Hiking : 4-6 hours
Habitat : Semi desert.
DAY 4: BARRANCO CAMP-BARAFU CAMP
This morning, you will descend into the great Barranco valley then traverse the screed stones to Karanga Valley ( camp) for rest and overnight definitely the tough day so far.
Elevation: 3950-4600m.
Hiking: 6 hours
Habitat:Alpine desert
DAY 5: BARAFU CAMP – UHURU PEAK
This day, hiking-begins at 24h00 to the summit between Rebman and Ratchel glaciers as you head to the North West direction ascending through the heavy screen towards Stellah point on the crater rim. This again is the most challenging portion of the trek. After a short rest, if lucky enough you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever to see while on the mountain. First hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.
Elevation:4600-5895m
Hiking:4-5 hours
Habitat:Snow
DAY 6:UHURU PEAK-MWEKA HUT- MACHAME GATE
Descend from the summit to Mweka hut for overnight and proceeding to the starting point (MACHAME GATE) ready for certification the next morning.
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MARANGU ROUTE ( EASTERN ROUTE)
DAY 1: MARANGU GATE (1989M) MANDARA HUT (2700M)
Transfer from your lodge to Marangu gate at 1980m. Hiking at this point is between 3 to 4 hours through the Montane forest. Overnight and meals.
DAY 2: MANDARA HUT (2700M) TO HOROMBO HUT ( 3720M)Traversing the moorland desert in the early morning for about 4 hours then overnight and meals.
DAY 3: HOROMBO HUT
This is the most important day at 3720 meters above sea level for acclimatization as pressure rises and temperature lowers. Hiking hiking for 3 hours through the zebra’s rock to Mawenzi view point; one of the mountain’s summit. Overnight and meals.
DAY 4: HOROMBO(3720M) Hut to KIBO HUT (4200M)
An approximate of 3-4 hours hiking time to the Kibo hut, the last stopover before the summit mainly through the Alpine desert.
DAY 5: SUMMIT ATTEMPT
From Kibo Hut to Han’s Meyer’s (resting point) at 5150m to Gilman’s point 5681m , then proceeding to Uhuru peak 5895m.
This portion trekking begins at 24h00 after tea served with biscuits. Here is where the going gets tough, as it consist of a rock path to Hans Meyer’s point followed by the “zigzag” moves to Gilman’s point of stone creed where you expect snow all the way to the peak.
Notes:The weather condition will determine the duration to be at the peak for photo graphing before descending to Kibo hut (4200m) for meals and overnight.
DAY 6: KIBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE
Descending to Marangu this morning for certification, those who reach Gilman’s point are awarded with SILVER certificate. And those at Uhuru peak are awarded with GOLD certificates.
MACHAME ROUTE (WESTERN ROUTE)
This is the most scenic albeit steeper route up the mountain in 6 to 7 days.
DAY 1: MACHAME GATE-MACHAME CAMP
This morning you will have a climb briefing at your lodge before transferring to the base camp on the Western Kilimanjaro near the volcanic cone which affords superb sundowners and good view. Rest, meals and overnight.
Elevation:1800-3000m
Hiking:3-4 hours
Habitat:Montane forest
DAY 2: MACHAME CAMP –SHIRA CAMP
After heavy breakfast, trekking off the Montane forest along the Shira plateau, one of the highest on earth. Rest, overnight.
Elevation:3000-3950m
Hiking:4-5 hours
Habitat:Moorland desert
DAY 3: SHIRA CAMP TO BARRANCO CAMP AND LAVA TOWER CAMP
Early mornings, proceed steadily over expansive ridgelines of high desert in a striking spot near LAVA TOWER, this serve as an acclimatization day, for first hikers will start feeling headache, irritation and symptoms of breathlessness Elevation: 3950m-4600m
Hiking : 4-6 hours
Habitat : Semi desert.
DAY 4: BARRANCO CAMP-BARAFU CAMP
This morning, you will descend into the great Barranco valley then traverse the screed stones to Karanga Valley ( camp) for rest and overnight definitely the tough day so far.
Elevation: 3950-4600m.
Hiking: 6 hours
Habitat:Alpine desert
DAY 5: BARAFU CAMP – UHURU PEAK
This day, hiking-begins at 24h00 to the summit between Rebman and Ratchel glaciers as you head to the North West direction ascending through the heavy screen towards Stellah point on the crater rim. This again is the most challenging portion of the trek. After a short rest, if lucky enough you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever to see while on the mountain. First hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.
Elevation:4600-5895m
Hiking:4-5 hours
Habitat:Snow
DAY 6:UHURU PEAK-MWEKA HUT- MACHAME GATE
Descend from the summit to Mweka hut for overnight and proceeding to the starting point (MACHAME GATE) ready for certification the next morning.
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