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 Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing

» AMZ035 - Kilimanjaro Climb - Marangu Route (2nights / 3days)
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AMZ036 - Machama Route (6nights / 7 days)
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AMZ037 - Rongai Route (4nights / 5days )
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AMZ038 - Shira Route (Londorossi Route/Lemosho) (5nights / 6days)
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AMZ039 - Umbwe Route (4nights / 5days)
 

» AMZ040 - Meru Climb (4nights / 5days)

 

 Mountain Climbing Safaris

 (AMZ-035) KILIMANJARO CLIMBING -MARANGU ROUTE  :  2 NIGHTS / 3 DAYS  

 

Day 1
Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park gate, start climb  walking through the rain forest to Mandara hut lying at 9000ft./2750m. Stay overnight.

Day 2
Leave the glades of forest and follow that ascending path on the moorland of Horombo hut at 12000m/3700m. Stay overnight.

Day 3
Ascending, we pass the ``Last Water point`` walking on the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi. Arrive at Kibo Hut at 15000ft/ 4700m. Stay overnight.

Day 4
Early start for the summit on steep up to Gilman`s Point at 5681m , Ascending up to UHURU PEAK the highest point of Africa at 5896m.  From here you descend down to Horombo hut for overnight.

Day 5
Descend down to Marangu gate and transfer to hotel for overnight.

Above rate includes:
-       Park entrance fee, hut fee, rescue fee, porters/Guide, meals (three meals per day), Transfers to/from the park gate
-       Meals provided: (Menu changes daily)
-       Breakfast: Fresh fruits, bread, jam, butter, coffee, tea, cornflakes with hot milk
-       Lunch: Packed lunch on the way: Sandwich, boiled eggs, fruits
-       Dinner: Soup with bread, Rice, chicken sauce Or beef sauce and fruits
-       Hotel accommodation before & after the climb B/B

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 (AMZ-036) KILIMANJARO CLIMBING - MACHAME ROUTE  :  6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS  

Day 1
After breakfast drive to Machame gate walking through the forest up to the first Machame camp at 1000ft. Stay overnight.

Day 2                   
Crossing the little valley and continue along the steep ridge going into rock ridges through heather until the end and the route turns west river gorge reaching Shira camp at 12,500ft./ 3800m. Stay overnight.

Day 3
You continue walking towards east up to the glacier streams where barranco camp is situated at 13000ft./3900m. Stay overnight.

Day 4
From here you walk up to the junction, turn south to the glacier streams where you ascend up to the uniport camp at 15000ft./4600m. Stay overnight.

Day 5
Early start for summit UHURU PEAK the highest point in Africa at 19340ft./5896m. From here, you descend down to Mweka Camp for overnight.

Day 6
Descend down to Mweka gate. Transfer to Moshi town
 

Above rate includes:
-       Park entrance fee, hut fee, rescue fee, porters/Guide, meals (three meals per day), Transfers to/from the park gate
-       Meals provided: (Menu changes daily)
-       Breakfast: Fresh fruits, bread, jam, butter, coffee, tea, cornflakes with hot milk
-       Lunch: Packed lunch on the way: Sandwich, boiled eggs, fruits
-       Dinner: Soup with bread, Rice, chicken sauce Or beef sauce and fruits
-       Hotel accommodation before & after the climb B/B

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 (AMZ-037) KILIMANJARO CLIMBING - RONGAI ROUTE  :  4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS  

Day 1
Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Rongai. The climb begins from the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru  (1950m). The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently, through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, including the beautiful Kilimanjaro Colobus monkeys. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone (2600m) with extensive views over the Kenyan plains of Tsavo and Amboseli taking 3-4 hours.

Overnight camp 1st Cave         

Day 2
The morning walk is a steady ascent up the “Second Cave (3450m) with superb views of Kibo and Eastern icefields on the crater rim. Passing the second cave we reach the 3rd cave at 12000ft/3800m for overnight camp taking 3-4 hours. Overnight camp 3rd Cave

Day 3
Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4-5 hours to reach Kibo hut at 15000ft/4700m.The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night! Overnight at Kibo  

Day 4
A long day and an early start for the summit on steep and heavy scree up to Gilmans Point at 18640ft/5681m on the crater rim to arrive in time for sunrise. The descent to Kibo is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshment, continue the descent to reach the final Hut at Horombo taking 11 hours approximately.

Overnight  Horombo Camp

Day 5
Horombo down Marangu gate transfer to Hotel
 

Above rate includes:
-       Park entrance fee, hut fee, rescue fee, porters/Guide, meals (three meals per day), Transfers to/from the park gate
-       Meals provided: (Menu changes daily)
-       Breakfast: Fresh fruits, bread, jam, butter, coffee, tea, cornflakes with hot milk
-       Lunch: Packed lunch on the way: Sandwich, boiled eggs, fruits
-       Dinner: Soup with bread, Rice, chicken sauce Or beef sauce and fruits
-       Hotel accommodation before & after the climb B/B

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 (AMZ-038) MT. KILIMANJARO CLIMBING - SHIRA ROUTE  (Londorossi Route/Lemosho):  5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS  

Day 1
We drive to the trailhead at Lemosho Glades and start our trek through the rain forest. The flora and fauna are richer here than on the other more popular routes through the rain forest, you continue walking about 3-4 hours, we reach our camp in the rain forest at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree). Overnight at Mti Mkubwa  Camp

Day 2
After breakfast, we start the climb cross the remaining rain forest towards the giant moorland zone, a beautiful valley just outside the Shira Crater at around 10,000 ft. After lunch, we cross into the Shira Caldera, a high altitude desert plateau that is rarely visited. Shira is the third of Kilimanjaro volcanic cones, and is filled with lava flow from Kibo Peak.Today you will get your first close views of Kibo - the dramatic summit of Kilimanjaro. Stay overnight at Shira One Camp

Day 3
On the eastern side of the valley, across the stream is the Barranco Wall - a 950 ft. barrier of volcanic rock.  Although it is tall and looks steep, it is very easy to climb.  The views from the wall are nothing less than magnificent.  The rest of the day is spent skirting the base of Kibo peak over our left shoulder. We descend down into the Karanga Valley, where we rest up for the night before the tough climb up to Barafu.

Day 4
First thing, you will be making a steep hike out of the valley. The air starts getting quite thin, and you will be running short of breath. It is a tough, but rewarding uphill to the rocky, craggy slopes at the camp.  Stay overnight at Barafu Camp

Day 5
Early morning from the Crater rim, rugged Mawenzi Peak is a thrilling sight, with the Kibo saddle still in darkness beneath you, and the crater's ice-walls looming ahead. We now continue to Uhuru Peak (1-2 hrs.) This is the highest point in Africa, and the world's highest solitary peak (19,340 ft). It is the best view in Africa! Descend down to Mweka Camp for overnight

Day 6
Descend down to Mweka gate
 

Above rate includes:
-       Park entrance fee, hut fee, rescue fee, porters/Guide, meals (three meals per day), Transfers to/from the park gate
-       Meals provided: (Menu changes daily)
-       Breakfast: Fresh fruits, bread, jam, butter, coffee, tea, cornflakes with hot milk
-       Lunch: Packed lunch on the way: Sandwich, boiled eggs, fruits
-       Dinner: Soup with bread, Rice, chicken sauce Or beef sauce and fruits
-       Hotel accommodation before & after the climb B/B

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 (AMZ-039) MOUNT CLIMANJARO CLIMBING - UMBWE ROUTE  :  4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS  

Day 1
Drive to Umbwe gate for starting the climb. From here you hike within the forest through a narrow ridge between Umbwe and Lonzo rivers, reaching Bivouac No. 1 ((known as forest cavers) at 2850 m. stay overnight

Day 2
Continue following the ridge, then leaving the forest through open moorlands to reach Barranco  at 3950m- camp overnight

Day 3
The day starts off with a steep climb out of Barranco Valley, crossing Karanga Valley and finally reaching Barafu Camp at 4600m. stay overnight

Day 4
Early Morning starts to reach the creater rim at Stella point, continuing to Uhuru Peak at 5896m. Descend to Mweka Camp stay overnight

Day 5
Descend down to Mweka gate, transfer to hotel
 

 Above rate includes:
-       Park entrance fee, hut fee, rescue fee, porters/Guide, meals (three meals per day), Transfers to/from the park gate
-       Meals provided: (Menu changes daily)
-       Breakfast: Fresh fruits, bread, jam, butter, coffee, tea, cornflakes with hot milk
-       Lunch: Packed lunch on the way: Sandwich, boiled eggs, fruits
-       Dinner: Soup with bread, Rice, chicken sauce Or beef sauce and fruits
-       Hotel accommodation before & after the climb B/B

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 (AMZ-040) MERU CLIMBING   :  4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS  

Day 01
Arrival, transfer to hotel for overnight

Day 02
After breakfast drive to Arusha national park gate where the climb start from. It is a 3 – 4 Hrs walk to the Miriakamba hut at 2750M

Day 03
A 4Hrs walk climbing steep through the path of the rain forest to the saddle hut at 3750m A 1Hr.30min  climb to the little Meru is possible through the afternoon

Day 04
The start for the summit is made early in the morning. Meru summit is 4566m and thereafter descend to the Miriakamba hut which is about 5 to 7 Hrs walk.

Day 05
Descend to Momella gate, there after drive back to hotel
 

 Above rate includes:
-       Park entrance fee, hut fee, rescue fee, porters/Guide, meals (three meals per day), Transfers to/from the park gate
-       Meals provided: (Menu changes daily)
-       Breakfast: Fresh fruits, bread, jam, butter, coffee, tea, cornflakes with hot milk
-       Lunch: Packed lunch on the way: Sandwich, boiled eggs, fruits
-       Dinner: Soup with bread, Rice, chicken sauce Or beef sauce and fruits
-       Hotel accommodation before & after the climb B/B
 

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