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Itineraries
Parkview Inn can organise the following
treks on Mount Kilimanjaro. For detailed information click on
the appropriate link.
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Inclusive of time spent on the mountain and 3 nights in Moshi. Marangu
Day 1
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You
will be picked up by our representative and taken to the hotel
for a short briefing and light dinner. Overnight: Parkview Inn
(D) Day 2 (Rest Day)
After a late breakfast you are free to
explore Moshi town. You can even visit some of the local
attractions which include rice, banana and coffee farms and a
carvings market. In the evening you will meet your guide who
will give your a comprehensive briefing. Overnight: Parkview Inn (B)
Day 3
After an early breakfast you will be transferred to the Marangu
gate to begin your trek through the unimaginably lush
green rainforest. Overnight: Mandara Huts, 2740m (B,L,D)
Day 4
Continue your trek through the moorland to reach Horombo Huts.
Enjoy the scenery on the way and watch as Mawenzi and Kibo get
closer and larger. Overnight: Horombo Huts, 3700m (B,L,D)
Day 5*
After breakfast you continue your trek
towards Kibo. Watch the terrain around you change from moorland
to rocky alpine desert. You will arrive in the afternoon and
after lunch you will try to rest as much as possible.
Overnight: Kibo Huts, 4700m (B,L,D)
Day 6
 At
midnight you will set off towards the summit of Mount
Kilimanjaro. Ascend upon steep and heavy scree reaching Gilmans
point(5685m) located on the crater rim. Be awed by the glaciers
as you walk toward Uhuru peak(5895m), the highest point in
Africa. Watch the magical sunrise and then desend to Kibo for a
short rest. You will then desend furthur to Horombo in time for
dinner. Overnight: Horombo Huts, 3700m (B,L,D)
Day 7
Continue your descent to Mandara. You will have a light lunch
here before continuing your decent to the park gate to receive
your certificate. You will be transferred to Moshi for tea at
the hotel. Overnight: Parkview Inn (B,L,T)
Day 8 Say
goodbye to Moshi. Transfer to your next destination which might
be the relaxing beaches of Zanzibar, a wildlife safari or a
return flight home. (B) |
