Day
1 – Nairobi to Tanzania
Today you will be picked up at your hotel in Nairobi and transferred
by shuttle to Moshi via Arusha, going through the Tanzanian border.
If the weather is favourable we might get our first glimpse of
the worlds tallest freestanding mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro (5895m).
Tonight you will be briefed by one of the guides about your up
coming adventure.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Two per room: Springlands Hotel www.springlands.co.tz
Facilities: En suite, hot showers, bar, swimming pool, restaurant
The
local payment is handed to the Guide on arrival in Moshi. Please
ensure that you are ready by 07:30 am in the lobby of the hotel.
The shuttle service will collect you from the hotel and transfer
you to Moshi. There will be no guide on this transfer. Take some
water and something to snack on.
Day
2 – Kilamanjaro NP
After breakfast we depart for the Eastern side of Kilimanjaro
to start our trek. We begin our ascent up into the rainforest
to Mandara Huts (2750m). After today’s hike we have the chance
to go for a small walk to Maundi Crater where we can view Kenya
and Northern Tanzania.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Huts: Mandara Hut
Facilities: Basic huts with beds, basic toilets, running water,
cold showers
Day
3 – Kilamanjaro NP
After a good night’s rest on the slopes, we head for our
next destination, Horombo Huts (3720m). The vegetation today will
be heath land and small shrubs. We will be stopping half way for
lunch where we will get some amazing views of Mawenzi (5149m),
one of Kilimanjaro’s peaks.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Huts: Horombo Hut
Facilities: Basic huts with beds, basic toilets, running water,
cold showers
Day
4 – Kilamanjaro NP
We get up at sunrise and after breakfast we set off for Kibo Huts
(4703m). The first half of the hike traverses the upper heath
land while the second half crosses the vast saddle that connects
Mawenzi and Kibo. The saddle of Kilimanjaro is an alpine desert
that resembles a lunar landscape. More great views of the peaks
can be seen today.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Huts: Kibo Hut
Facilities: Basic huts with beds, basic toilets, no showers, no
running water
Day
5 – Uhuru Peak (summit)
Early morning we start our final trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro.
We advance upon steep and heavy scree reaching Gilman’s Point
on the crater rim of the mountain located at 5,861m, and then
on to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa located at 5,895m.
After we leave Uhuru Peak, we will return to the Horombo encampment
for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Huts: Horombo Hut
Facilities: Basic huts with beds, basic toilets, running water,
cold showers
Day
6 – Tanzania - Moshi
Our journey downwards takes us past the Mandara encampment and
back to the entrance point of the park. We will make our way back
to our hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Two per room: Springlands Hotel www.springlands.co.tz
Facilities: En suite, hot showers, bar, swimming pool, restaurant
Day
7 – Kenya - Nairobi
After breakfast you will be transferred back to Nairobi where
your Kili adventure ends!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Own arrangements
Today you will take the shuttle back to Nairobi, arriving in the
afternoon.
NB! We do not recommend that you book your onward travel on this
date. If you would like us to book you post tour
accommodation or an airport transfer please let us know.
