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Hiking Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro
Any person who is physically fit to climb Mount Kilimanjaro .. No climbing experience necessary to reach the summit of the African mountains above 5895 m (19,340 ft) with its magnificent glaciers sparkling, flora and fauna.
Weather
Kilimanjaro can be mounted any time of the year but there are two rainy seasons – late March to mid-June and November. The best months are December, January to March and from July to October usually dry and the clouds minimum.
8 DAYS MT. Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
Day 1: Arrival – Arusha
Travel Nairobi Arusha to board a bus or pick up from Kilimanjaro airport – Transfer to hotel for overnight
Day 2: Marangu Gate (1980m) – Mandara hut (2700m)
Duration: 5 hours | Distance: 12 km | Habitat: mountain forests
The Drive from Moshi National Park Kilimanjaro Gate takes about 50 minutes. Travel through the village of Marangu, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. Once you reach the door Park, All hikers are invited to sign at the park office and make final preparations for the climb. Porters provides for the organization and loading their luggage to food, water, gas for cooking and most of your equipment. Make sure you have all the terms you backpack (with drinking water at least, your packed lunch and extra clothing) with you as a carrier to increase much faster than the hikers. Our guides will be available to assist with any additional information or needs you might have. They leave the park gate and get on a path to the free edge through the rainforest. The forest with fog and drops with beards of moss is also run most of the cases of Kilimanjaro's animals are. (A alternative and parallel branches scenic forest trail off, left a few minutes after the order. This route follows the banks of a river through the brush and offers you the opportunity to join the main trail, or, after 1 ½ hour walk or 1 hour before Mandara hut.)
Your first stop night Mandara Hut, a group of wooden huts A-framed in a clearing. Each cabin has 6-8 beds and bunks with solar generated lighting. The total capacity of the camp is 60 climbers. Water is in the camp led by springs above and there are toilets behind the hut main building.
Day 3: Hut Mandara (2700m) – Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 6 hours | Distance: 15 km | Habitat: heath
From Mandara hut the trail leads through a small piece of forest, then skirts the base of the crater Maundi and then enters the transition from the rainforest of the moor. It is worth a short detour to scramble the edge of the crater Maundi your views really impressive first Kibo crater. Clear day, Kibo will glimmer in the distance, majestic glaciers shows in the morning So once you're in the open heath, you will have the opportunity to discover some of the most spectacular plants to see Kilimanjaro – the giant lobelia endemic that grows to 3 m high and the giant groundsel (Senecia Kilimanjari), the heights of 5m! After about six hours from here to achieve Horombo shack where you rest with hot water, will have dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Horombo hut (3720m) – the days of acclimatization
Horombo hut is a shelter in a small plateau overlooking the village buildings with similar Mandara, but with a total capacity of 120 climbers! Normally, animated by hikers, guides, porters and with an atmosphere of adventure and excitement. They apply to both ascending and descending hikers here. This additional day and night for acclimatization Horombo others. A hike to the hut Mawenzi, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours and 1.5 hours down) is recommended. The walk continues to help with the acclimatization process. Remember to drink enough water and move slowly! All meals for the day at the cottage provided. Go to bed early and sleep good one last night.
Day 5: Horombo hut (3720m) – Kibo hut (4700m)
Duration: 6 hours | Distance: 15 km | Habitat: Alpine desert
After breakfast, take your ascent in the Alpine desert habitat. Horombo There are two ways to find the "saddle" (which is the area between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi). There a high channel (right fork) and vaginal (Left Fork) to choose from. The upper route (right hand fork) will be very good, as the best of him the day before hut in the direction Mawenzi passed. It is very stony and eroded.
The recommended dose vaginally (left fork) is much easier and nearly an hour, and is also the last point of water at 4130m. You must fill your water bottles with all the water you up Returning to the cabin two need time Horombo night (unless you're ready to buy mineral water at Kibo hut). Once again be remember to slow down and drink enough water! Located in the arid desert is Horombo Refuge to build a block of stone house, the bunk beds of 60 climbers, but no streams with water nearby. It is possible, however, mineral water and soft drinks at the camp office now.
There are toilets behind the hut platform. The summit is now a 1195m high and you make your final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, stick Ski and thermal clothing for your summit bid. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and batteries from the camera and make you a kit relief. To prevent freezing, it will help you carry water in a thermos. Go to bed around 19:00 and try to get as much rest and sleep possible.
Day 6: Summit, Kibo hut (4700m), Uhuru Peak (5895m) – - Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru – 6 hours down Horombo | Distance: 6 km ascent – 21 km descent | Habitat: Scree and snowy summit
They will stand at 23.30 clock, and after some tea and biscuits You shuffle into the night, and that's where it's hard to really hard. The first part of the course consists of a rocky path to the cave of Hans Meyer (5150 m), also a good resting place. The road winds to the point of Gillman (5681), which is located on the edge of the crater. This section is very steep, with lots of rubble, the great physical effort and mental health. Probably the hardest part the entire race. Do the Kili shuffle and move slowly.
Gillman point you normally encounter snow all the way to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. good mood and satisfaction – you did. The weather at the summit will determine how much time you spend in a position to take pictures before the descent 3 hours at Kibo Hut. After a short pause, you put all your items that you left for the ascent and head down to the hut Horombo (3 hours) for your overnight stay. The return is compared to the hut Horombo seem surprisingly fast on the rise. Time spent walking for the day about 14 hours must be done to one day very hard.
Day 7: Horombo hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m)
Time required: 6 hours | Distance: About 27 km
After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours) from Mandara hut to Marangu Gate. The Marangu gate you your name and contact information in a register. It is also successful climbers receive their summit certificates. The climbers are at the forefront of Gillman (5685m) is reached, a certificated green and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. You now return to Arusha for a delay long hot shower, dinner and party! Night in a cheap hotel.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home or back to your program safari / travel to Nairobi to board a shuttle bus.
About the Author
Muchina is a tour consultant with Beaverline Safaris a Nairobi based tour operator commited to giving its clients the best of services through its highly effient and dedicated stuff. For all your East Africa Travel needs kindly contact Beaverline safaris at info@beaverlinesafaris.com or visit our Website at http://www.beaverlinesafaris.com
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