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CLIMBING ROUTES
MARANGU
ROUTE
DAY 1
Overnight in one of the hotels in Arusha (Bed & Breakfast).
DAY 2
Drive to Mount Kilimanjaro Gate. Commence ascending walking through the rain
forest to MANDARA HUT Lying at 9,000 ft./2,750m. Stay Overnight.
DAY 3
Leave the glades of forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to
HOROMBO HUT lying at 12,000ft./3,700m. Stay Overnight.
DAY 4
Extra day for acclimatization. Stay Overnight at HOROMBO HUT
DAY 5
Ascending you pass "The Last Water" walking on to the saddle between Kibo and
Mawenzi arriving at KIBO HUT at 15,000ft./4,700m Stay Overnight
DAY 6
EARLY start for the summit on steep and heavy scree up to Gilman's Point at
18,640ft./5,681m. Which is on the greater rim. Ascending up to UHURU PEAK. The
highest Point in Africa at 19,340ft./5,896m. From here you descend going straight
down to HOROMBO Hut Stay Overnight.
DAY 7
The day spent in descending down to the park gates- Drive to/for Overnight
in one of the hotels in Arusha (Bed & Breakfast).
Marangu Route Approximate
Trekking Time
DAY 2- Gate to Mandara - 3 to 4 Hours.
DAY 3-
Mandara to Horombo - 5 to 7 Hours.
DAY 4-
Horombo (IF ACCLIMATIZATION IS REQUIRED).
DAY 5-
Horombo to Kibo - 6 to 7 Hours.
DAY 6-
Kibo to Summit 1;00 Am to 6:00 or 6:30 AM - 5 to 6 Hours & Later Descend down to Horombo 4 to 5 hrs (It takes less time to descend than when ascending). The
reason for going all the way down to Horombo is because it is at lower altitude
and therefore more oxygen and also appetite is normal. To remain at higher
altitude will mean less oxygen, less appetite and therefore one would feel more
exhausted due to lack of oxygen and less food intake.
DAY 7-
Horombo to Mandara - 2 to 2-1/2 Hours.
DAY 7-
Mandara to Gate - 1 Hour.
MACHAME
ROUTE
DAY 1
Overnight in one of the hotels in Arusha
(Bed & Breakfast).
DAY 2
Transfer to Gate at Machame. From here trek through the lush forest to MACHAME
CAMP (10,000ft./3000m). Camp Overnight.
DAY 3
Leaving the forest, the path follows a steep ridge, passing through heather and
open moorlands, and crossing a large gorge to Reach SHIRA CAMP (12,500ft./3,800m). Camp Overnight.
DAY 4
Shira (IF ACCLIMATIZATION IS REQUIRED).
DAY 5
Turn Eastwards and continue ascending through the dry landscape before dropping
again to reach BARRANCO CAMP (13,000ft./3,900m). Camp Overnight.
DAY 6
The path climbs up steeply out of the Barranco Valley, crosses the Karanga
valley, then turns North to reach BARAFU CAMP (15,500ft./4,600m). Camp Overnight.
DAY 7
A long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at Stella Point in time
for sunrise. Then to Uhuru Peak (19,340ft./5,896m). The highest Point in Africa.
Afterwards descend to Gillmans Point and on down to MWEKA CAMP (10,300ft./3,100m).
Camp Overnight.
DAY 8
Descend to Mweka park gate, from where you are transferred back to
Overnight in one of the hotels in Arusha
(Bed & Breakfast).
MACHAME Route Approximate
Trekking Time
DAY 2-
Machame Gate to Machame - 6 to 8 Hours.
DAY 3-
Machame to Shira - 4 to 6 Hours.
DAY 4-
Shira Camp (IF ACCLIMATIZATION IS REQUIRED).
DAY 5-
Shira to Barranco - 6 to 8 Hours.
DAY 6-
Barranco to Barafu - 6 to 8 Hours.
DAY 7-
Barafu to Stella Point -5 to 7 Hours -Stella Point to UHURU PEAK -45 Minutes- Uhuru Peak - Rau (Mweka) - 5 to 6 Hours.
DAY 8-
Rau (Mweka) to Gate 4 to 6 Hours.
- Any kind of mountain equipment is not included.
- If
acclimatization is not required then please remove 1 day (marked in yellow) of
acclimatization from above itineraries.
- Please note that the facilities on the mountain are
very basic. Luxury and comfort should not be expected while on mountain.
LIST OF
RECOMMENDED MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT:
Shoes & Boots
[ ] Running or
tennis shoes and/or Teva Sandals. 1 pair to wear around camp and also for safari
[ ] Trekking shoes. 1 pair of sturdy trekking
shoes in which you can wear a light synthetic sock under a warm heavy sock
comfortably, either wool or synthetic. Shoes should be very Water Proof.
Recommended: Raichle Mountain Trekker or Montrail Moraine.
[ ] Gaiters. 1 pair used to keep rocks out of
shoes and boots dry. Recommended: OR Crocodiles or Rocky Mountain.
Climbing Tools
[ ] Ski or Trekking
poles, adjustable two or three section.
1 Pair. Suggested: Leki, Garmont, or MSR.
[ ] Headlamp, spare bulbs and batteries. A
good quality climbers headlamp.
Suggested: Petzl Zoom or Princeton Tek. Use AA or C-Cell batteries, bring
extras.
Technical Clothing
[ ] 2 Pair light
weight long underwear. Topsn and bottoms. Capeline, other synthetic or wool. No
cotton Light weight is preferable as it is more versatile (worn single in warmer
conditions and double layer for colder) Zip-T-neck tops allow more ventilation's
options. One set of white for instance sunny days on the glacier and one pair of
dark for faster drying gives the most versatility.
Suggested north Face. marmot DriClime or Patagonia Capeline
[ ] Pile Jacket. Mid-to heavy weight pile (Polartec
200-300 depending upon cold tolerance). A full-Zip version is easier to put on
and has better ventilation than a pullover. Wind-stopper fleece is NOT
recommended due to reduced breathability. Suggested: North Face Denali or Mtn
Hardware Chill factor.
[ ] Pile pants Light weight pile (Polartec
100)with full separating side zippers (This is very important for ventilation
and for ease of dressing up or down when conditions change in the middle of
climbing). Suggested: North Face Denali, Mtn hardware Chill Factor.
[ ]Down or synthetic jacket. Medium to heavy
weight with hood. Recommended: North Face Summit, Mtn Hardware Sub Zero jkt.
[ ] Shell jacket. Gore-Tex must have good
hood. For the jacket we highly recommend a long front zipper, a roomy rather
than snug fit and underarm zips which go well below the armpit.
[ ] Shell pants.1 pair Gore-Tex with full
separating side zips. Shell Jacket and pants must fit over pile insulation
comfortably. Suggested for Shell Jacket&Pants: North Face Mtn Light, Marmot
Thunderlight, Mtn Hardware Ethereal, Patagonia Torre Gear.
Mitts & Gloves
[ ] Light synthetic
gloves.2 pair pile or similar quick drying material. Should fit comfortably
inside heavy mitts. Suggested: North Face or Patagonia.
[ ] Mitts with Gore-Tex shells.1 pair each
suggested: Outdoor Research Modular Mitts. A good pair of ski mittens/gloves
work well too.
Socks
[ ] Liner socks.3
pair of thin socks made of smooth wool, nylon or capeline worn next to the skin.
This reduces the incidence of blisters and hot-spots.
[ ] Outer socks.3 pair of heavy socks made of
wool or synthetic material. When layering socks, make sure they fit well over
both feet and inside boots.
Sleeping
[ ] Sleeping bag.
Expedition quality to at least 10 degrees. Down is lighter and less bulky, but
more expensive than synthetics.
[ ] Ridge Rest sleeping pad. 1 full length
closed-cell foam.
[ ] Therma Rest pad. 1 3/4 or full length
w/repair kit. No Ultralights.
Headgear
[ ] Sun hat. The
sun can be intense at high altitude. A hat with a good visor provides protection
for the nose and eyes. Baseball hats work well. A white bandanna is useful for
shading the neck.
[ ] Wool or pile ski hat.
[ ] Balaclava. 1 polypropylene or capeline.
Suggested: North face.
[ ]Glacier glasses. 100% UV, high quality
optical lenses designed for mountain use, must have side covers, no more than 6%
light transmission. Suggested: Bolle, RayBan, Julbo Round "Arc", Cebe. If you
wear contact lenses we recommend packing a spare pair of glasses __it is a good
idea to have these with "photo-gray" or equivalent light-sensitive material so
they can double as emergency sunglasses. If you wear glasses we recommend
prescription glacier glasses (gray or green). Bolle make goggles that fit over
glasses and are designed for glacier use. Bolle X-700 . Regular sunglasses are
o.k
Camping
[ ] Backpack. A day
pack big enough to carry water bottles, camera, lunch and extra clothing. 3,000
cu.in.max.
[ ] Water bottles.2 (litters), wide-mouth.
Suggested: Hunnersdorf or nalgene.
[ ] Sunscreen. SPF 40 , 2 small tubes. Most
sunscreens have a very limited shelf life, so check the expiration date.
Suggested: Aloe Gator or Bull frog.
[ ] Lipscreen. SPF 40,at least 2 sticks.
[ ] Small personal first-aid kit. (Simple and
light) Aspirin, moleskin. molefoam, waterproof first-aid tape, athletic tape,
band-Aids, personal medications, etc.
Travelling
[ ] Large Boundary
Bags. 1 or 2 for transporting and storing gear. These waterproof bags are made
by Cacade Designs and are needed to keep your clothing dry during transport. If
all your gear will fit into one bag then you will need only one. A second small
duffel can be nice for storing things at the hotel during the expeditions.
[ ] Plastic bags. To line stuff sacks to keep
gear dry and line pack.
[ ] Travel clothes. You will need clothing
for three days of safari. Loose fitting cotton trousers or shorts and short
sleeve shirts work well during the day. You will want to bring a light jacket
for town & safari. Evening time can be cooler. Safari lodges are quite nice, so
long pants and a nice shirt are recommended for dining.
[ ] Toiletry bag. Include toilet paper, soap,
toothbrush, towel, etc.
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Mount
Kilimanjaro "Roof of Africa" is the crown of Tanzania. Rising abruptly from the open plains,
capped by snow and frequently fringed by clouds, it is one of Africa's classic
images. At 19,344 feet it is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest walk-able
summit in the world. The diameter of its base is an incredible 40
miles.
Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of
the year but the best time is considered to be from August to October and
January to March. It is wet in the rainforest during the rains in April, May,
June and November. December through to February are the warmest months but then
Weather is very unpredictable and therefore you have to check with us at the
time when you are close to your adventure.
During the time on the mountain, you will pass from a tropical to arctic
environment in just a few days. The various trails first pass through lush
rainforests before reaching heather and open moorland where giant lobelia and
huge, cactus-like groundsel grow. Above this moorland is the almost lunar
landscape of an alpine desert which stretches between the two peaks of Kibo, the
flat-topped dome at the centre, and Mawenzi, a group of jagged points and
pinnacles on the eastern side.