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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.
Rongai
Day 1
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You
will be picked up by our representative and taken to the hotel
for 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 register and obtain your permit. You will then drive to
the Rongai gate in the tiny village of Nale Moru to begin your
climb. The trail is not at all steep, but is rather a gentle
hike through beautiful country. Overnight: Simba Camp, (B,L,D)
Day 4
You will depart Simba Camp in the morning
trekking through moorland. The views start to open up and you
begin to feel the mountain growing upon you. Overnight: Second
Camp, (B,L,D)
Day 5
A short but steep climb up grassy slopes
offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone
ends shortly before you reach your next camp spectacularly
situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the
afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area.
Overnight: Third Camp,
(B,L,D)
Day 6
Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle
between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut.
The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the
final ascent. Overnight: Kibo Camp, 4700m (B,L,D)
Day 7
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 8
Continue your descent to Marangu gate via Mandara Huts. You will have a light lunch
at Mandara 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 9 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) |
