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KILIMANJARO CLIMB, MARANGU ROUTE – 7 DAYS
KENYA, TANZANIA

This trip, which begins and ends in Nairobi, Kenya, travels south to Tanzania, to Mount Kiimanjaro which, at 5895m above sea level, is the highest mountain in Africa and majestically straddles the border between Kenya and Tanzania. It departs early in the morning and any participants wishing to explore Nairobi should plan an earlier arrival and book accommodation themselves or through Amanzi Travel.

Location:

KENYA, TANZANIA

Dates:

Departs daily

Fees:

£585 - 7 days
USD 550 - Local Payment

Payment:

£180 deposit at time of booking – balance payment of project fee due 12 weeks before departure

Reference:

AT003

General Information

Start and finish points: Nairobi
Departure Details: Passengers staying at the Hotel Boulevard or Kenya Comfort Hotel will be collected by shuttle bus at the appointed time below. Passengers not staying at either of these hotels will have to make their way to these hotels to catch the shuttle.
Hotel Addresses: Hotel Boulevard, Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi; Kenya Comfort Hotel, cnr Muindi Mbingu and Monrovia Streets, Nairobi
Check-in time: 7.15 am
Departure time: 8.00 am
Pre-Departure Meeting: Briefing held on arrival in Moshi

Itinerary

DAY 1: Nairobi to Moshi

After collection by the Shuttle Bus at the appointed hotels in Nairobi, the group will travel via Tanzania’s safari capital, Arusha, to the hotel in Moshi - the Springlands Hotel - where the pre-departure meeting and briefing about what climbing Africa’s highest mountain entails will be held.

DAY 2: Moshi to Mandara Hut - 2743m (B / L / D|)

Following an early start the group will trek through the spectacular rain forests of the Kilimanjaro National Park on the first section of the ascent, on the way to camp at the Mandara Hut for the first night on this awesome mountain.

DAY 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut - 3760m (B / L / D)

Leaving the rain forest behind, to-day's climb is through stunningly beautiful open moor land before reaching the Horombo Hut. (Should anyone wish to have an extra day to acclimatise, it will be here at the Horombo Hut.) The stark scenery from this altitude is remarkable and the vegetation (although seemingly sparse after the rain forests) seems alien.

DAY 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut - 4730m (B / L / D)

Trekking over “The Saddle” between the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, the group will arrive at Kibo Hut. This is the final stage before the ascent to the summit.

DAY 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak - 5895m to Horombo Hut (B / L / D)

A very early morning start takes the group via Gilman’s Point, on the rim of the crater, to Uhuru Peak. Watch the sun rise over Tanzania and Kenya from Africa’s highest point and then return to Horombo Hut for a well deserved celebration.

DAY 6: Horombo Hut to Moshi (B)

Descend via the Marangu Gate, before being transferred back to the Springlands Hotel for hot showers and dinner.

DAY 7: Moshi to Nairobi

After breakfast, the Shuttle Bus will arrive for the drive back to Nairobi. A late afternoon arrival in Nairobi marks the end of one of Africa’s most unique experiences.

Things to consider

Temperatures vary while ascending, with day time temperatures on the lower mountain being warm and night temperatures cool; on the upper reaches temperatures are cold to freezing dependent on weather conditions. Please pack accordingly. Luggage should be packed in a backpack with a day pack for smaller daily items such as snacks, drinking water, rain jackets and cameras etc. Climbers must bring their own personal first aid kit containing all the basic items, as well as rehydration salts, muscle rub, plasters/foot cushions for blistering, head ache tablets and possibly altitude sickness tablets. For those who do not have all the appropriate kit for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, many items are available for hire at the Springlands Hotel in Moshi. All clients are required to have personal medical travel insurance. All participants must provide their own sleeping bag. Tents and foam sleeping pads are provided at no charge.

Support

Support and advice is available from the Trip Guides whilst on the expedition and from the UK Amanzi Travel Team.
Find out more about Amanzi Travel support.

Orientation

An information pack will be sent upon booking the expedition and our staff are always on hand to offer further advice and information via telephone and email before departure. The pre=departure meeting takes place on day 1 of the expedition on arrival at the Springlands Hotel, Moshi.

Accommodation and Meals

At the beginning and end of the trip the night will be spent at the Springlands Hotel in Moshi, which will prove particularly welcoming for its hot showers and dinner after the climb! Whilst climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, accommodation for four nights will be camping (tents provided) or in mountain huts dependent on availability. The mountain cook does all the cooking on the trip, although it may be necessary to help with the preparation of the meals on a rota basis. Meals and menus vary depending on what is available locally, but three healthy square meals a day are provided. Meals are included as indicated excepting small snacks or energy drinks which must be bought beforehand and carried if needed.

Getting There

International flights can easily be arranged into Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Participants should ensure they arrive a day before the trip begins, as the truck will leave early on the day of departure. Passengers staying at the Hotel Boulevard or Kenya Comfort Hotel will be collected by a Shuttle Bus. Passengers not staying here will have to make their way to this hotel to catch the shuttle.

There may be a number of ways to reach this airport – for further information or advice please contact Amanzi Travel.
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