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1: Arusha |
Upon arrival
in Arusha, transfer to a local hotel
for dinner and overnight. Attend a
briefing for all climbers. |
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2: Rongai |
| After
completing the necessary registration
formalities at Marangu National Park
gate, transfer by Landrover to Rongai.
The climb begins from the attractive
wooden village of Nale Moru (6,400’)
on a small path that winds through fields
of maize and potatoes before entering
pine forest. The track then starts to
climb consistently, but gently through
attractive forest that shelters a variety
of wildlife, including the beautiful
Kilimanjaro Colobus monkey. These monkeys
are black with a long cape of white
hair and a flowing white tail. The forest
begins to thin out and the first camp
is at the edge of the moorland zone
(8,500’) with extensive views
over the Kenyan plains. [3-4 hours walking] |
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3: Second Cave |
| The morning
walk is a steady ascent up to the 'Second
Cave' with superb views of Kibo and
the Eastern icefields on the crater
rim. After lunch, leave the main trail
and strike out across the moorland on
a smaller path towards the jagged peaks
of Mawenzi. The campsite is in a sheltered
valley with giant Senecios near Kikelewa
Caves [6-7 hours walking] |
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4: Mawenzi Tarn |
| A short but steep
climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by
superb views and a tangible sense of
wilderness. Leave the vegetation behind
shortly before reaching the next camp
at Mawenzi Tarn, spectacularly situated
in a cirque directly beneath the towering
spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will
be free to rest or explore the surrounding
area. [3-4 hours walking] |
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5: School Camp |
| Cross
the lunar desert of the 'Saddle' between
Mawenzi and Kibo to reach School campsite
at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall.
The remainder of the day is spent resting
in preparation for the final ascent
before a very early night! [4-5 hours
walking] |
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6: Gillman’s Point / Uhuru Peak
/ Kibo |
| Begin
the final, and by far the steepest and
most demanding, part of the climb by
torchlight around 1 a.m. Proceed very
slowly in the darkness on a switchback
trail through loose volcanic scree to
reach the crater rim at Gillman's Point.
Rest there for a short time to enjoy
the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi.
Those who are still feeling strong can
make the three hour round trip to Uhuru
Peak, passing close to the spectacular
glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy
most of the summit area. The descent
to Kibo is surprisingly fast and, after
some refreshment, you will continue
the descent to reach the final campsite
at Horombo. (11-15 hours walking] |
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7: Marangu |
| A
steady descent takes us down through
moorland to Mandara Hut, the first stopping
place at the Marangu route. Continue
descending through lovely lush forest
on a good path to the National Park
gate at Marangu (6,000’). [5-6
hours walking]. Packed lunch on the
way down. Dinner and overnight at Moivaro
Lodge. |
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| DAY 8: Arusha |
| Transfer to Arusha |
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