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Day 1
Depart Nairobi for Namanga border town, continue to Arusha for lunch after immigration formalities. Afternoon at leisure in Arusha. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
Day 2
Drive from Arusha to Marangu gate. The climb starts at Marangu gate through the fascinating rain forest to Mandara hut at 2744m (9000ft) Meals and overnight at the hut.
Day 3
After breakfast climb through Alpine Meadows the altitude starts to be felt. Enjoying the Fora and view of Mamwenzi peak, Horombo Hut is reached at 3167m covering 12km from Mandara. Meals and covering overnight at Horombo Hut. .
Day 4
After breakfast resume the climb. The landscape becomes rugged and rocky. Giant groundsel and Lobellas appears. Kibo hut is reached at 4732m at the base of the peak itself
Day 5
No water or firewood is available after this point. Hours of the morning at 2:00am. It takes about 5 hours to climb the steepest and most difficult part of the route to Gilman's point 5,681m (18640ft). From Gilman's takes 1.5 to 2hrs to Uhuru Peak 5,896m (19340ft). Descend to Horombo for dinner and overnight.
Day 6
Descent is rapid. After breakfast, walk down the Marangu gate for transfer to Arusha. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.
Day 7
Transfer back to Nairobi or proceed to the next destination.
COSTS: US $ 650 Per Person
Minimum 2 Pax: Maximum 30 Pax
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
Park Fees, Rescue fees, Hut fees, Park commission, Food, Guide & Porters Salaries, Transport to and from the Mountain Gate, Hotel Accommodation in Arusha on B/B only on arrival date.
NOT INCLUDED ON THE ABOVE RATE:
Visa fees, Airport Taxes, Shuttle Bus Tickets to & from Nairobi, Personal Mountain Climbing Gears, Drinks, Laundry and things of personal nature
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Kenya