7 DAYS KILIMANJARO CLIMB

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and one of the largest extinct volcanoes. It can be climbed at any time except in April and May during the long rains. January to March and August to October are the best climbing seasons. We use the Marangu route, which is the easiest, and the most accessible.

(A) MARANGU ROUTE

Day1: Nairobi-Moshi
Arrive Namanga border town at 10.00hrs continue to Arusha for lunch after immigration formalities. Drive to Moshi where afternoon is spent organizing climbing gear. Dinner and overnight at Spring lands Hotel/Moshi.

Day 2: Moshi - Mandara Hut
After breakfast, drive 45 kms to Marangu gate, an altitude of 1,860m. Walk 9 kms to Mandara hut, 2,744md (9,000ft) throught dense semi-tropical rain forest, for your first overnight at the hut.

Day 3: Mandara - Horombo
Start early morning for a ten hours walk towards Horombo. The landscape becomes more rugged and rocky but superb, with both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks in view. You spend your second night at the mountain at Horombo hut, an altitude of 3,761m (12,335ft).

Day 4: Horombo - Kibo Hut
Take a tiring 13km walk which takes 6hrs to Kibo hut 4,732m (15,520ft) above the sea level. Spectacular mountain vegetation like giant cactus, ground well and lobelia appear. Meals and overnight at the hut.

Day 5: Kibo - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut
The final attempt to the summit is made in the early hours of the morning at 2.00 am. It takes about hours to climb the steepest and most difficult part of the route to Oilman's Point (5,681 m) 18,630 ft. From Oilman's it takes 1&half and 2 hours to Uhuru peak, 5,896m (19,34ft). Descend to Horombo for dinner and overnight.

 Day 6: Horombo - Moshi
Descent is rapid. After breakfast, walk down to Marangu gate for transfer to Moshi. Overnight at Moshi. Springlands Hotel.

Day 7: Moshi-Nairobi
After breakfast, drive to Arusha for lunch, then to Nairobi via Namanga border town, arriving early in the evening.

Please note: On this itinerary clients may be accommodated at suitable hotels in Arusha. Accommodation may also be up graded at extra cost.

3 DAYS NGORONGORO/L. MANYARA

Day 1: Nairobi - Lake Manyara
Arrive Namanga border town at 10.00 hrs. After immigration formalities, drive to Arusha for lunch. Proceed to Lake Manyara National Park on the base of the Great Rift Valley. This small park contains five distinct vegetation zone, thus supporting large variety of birds and animals. The park is also famous for its tree climbing lions, and its large flock of flamingos. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Hotel or campsite.

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, leave Manyara for Ngorongoro crater. Taking a picnic lunch with you, descend 2,000 ft. (640 m) into the crater floor for game viewing. Break for lunch at Ngoitoktok spring picnic site. It will be an unforgettable experience under the sun. All the "big five" Black maned Lions, Rhinos, Elephants, Buffaloes and Leopards can be seen. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro wildlife lodge or campsite.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Nairobi
After breakfast, drive to Arusha for lunch and afterwards to Nairobi via Namanga border town, arriving early in the evening.