Mountain Climbing adventure

Arusha | Kilimanjaro

Day 0: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha Distance: 43 km On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport you will meet your safari guide who will transfer you to Arusha city to Green Mountain Hotel for dinner and overnight. You will get chance for briefing and introduction about your safari and Mountain climbing tips. * Hours:43 Minutes * Meals: Dinner and Overnight. * Accommodation: Green Mountain Hotel-Semi Luxury Accommodation * Guide: Professional English speaking guide

Day 2 : Mandara Hut (2700m) – Horombo Hut (3720m) Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers Habitat: Moorland Following breakfast, hikers will begin their ascent out of the rainforest and into the heathen moorland. Hikers will pass the Maundi Crater and are able to climb up to its rim for a spectacular view of the Kibo Crater. In the moorland, you will spot exotic plants, including giant lobelia and groundsel. After 6 hours of hiking, you will reach Horombo Hut (3720m). Horombo Hut sleeps 120 hikers and is located on a small plateau. Similar to the first night, the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks then dinner prepared by our chef. Be prepared for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing at this site. Meals:Breakfast -Lunch and Dinner Accommodation:Horombo Hut

Day 4 Marangu route 6 days – Horombo Hut (3720m) – Kibo Hut (4700m) Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers Habitat: Alpine desert Following an early morning breakfast, you will continue your ascent into the alpine desert habitat. Hikers have the option of 2 trails that lead to Kibo Hut (4700m). The upper route (located to the right of the fork) is the same trail used the previous day for the day hike to Mawenzi Hut. The lower route (located to the left of the fork) is the more popular route because it is a shorter hiking distance (1 hour shorter). Kibo Hut is located in the “Saddle,” which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo in an alpine desert. There is no water at this camp, but hikers can buy mineral water and soft drinks at the camp office. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 19:00! Meals:Breakfast -Lunch and Dinner Accommodation:Kibo Hut

Arusha | Kilimanjaro

Day 6 : Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m) Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: Approximately 27 kilometers Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will descend for 6 hours back to Marangu Gate (1980m). The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Gillman’s Point (5681m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, you will drive back to Arusha for long overdue showers and more celebrations. Meals: Dinner and Overnight Accommodation:Green Mountain Hotel The price include VAT. Climbing package includes: Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees. 2 Nights’ shared, Hotel accommodation. Airport Transfer Safari accommodation Hotel storage facilities for excess luggage during hikes. Return transfers between the hotel to the start / finish point of a climb. All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping / hut fees and climbing permits. Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team) Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook Salaries for mountain support crew, as per required KINAPA minimum payments. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mat, camp chairs), camp tables, mess tent & cutlery for meals) – not applicable on the Marangu route as all meals are served at the camps in designated dining halls. Water for washing up daily Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt. A comprehensive Climbing Kilimanjaro Travel Information pack Private hikes only guaranteed for 2 persons or more on Standard Package bookings – for individual climbers additional fees would apply to arrange a private climb. Climbing package excludes: Flights Accommodation after safari Items of a personal nature Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook (average tip is anything from US$10 per hiker – depending on the number of days and number of hikers in the group, as well as the route chosen) Entry visa for Tanzania (US$50 per passport holder for most nationalities / US $ 100 per visa for USA passport holders) Health requirements (Yellow Fever – only compulsory if you travel to Tanzania via a Yellow Fever infected country, Meningitis & Hepatitis A remains optional, but comes recommended) Optional but highly recommended travel and medical insurance. Personal hiking/trekking gear – you could rent some of the gear in Tanzania. Optional, but highly recommended Portable toilet on budget package. Snacks, personal medicine and water purifying tablets.