#Simba tarn

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The Rival Companion

Desire

Fear

hate

desire: What's one thing your OC wants more than anything in the world? Are they open with that desire? Why or why not? What would they do to fulfill it?

To uphold the ⚔️Legacy⚔️

As I was watching the most recent EarthSpark episodes, there were a few Twitch moments that made me feel like I was watching the Companion. Twitch has the same take-charge attitude, dutiful protectiveness, and competitive streak.

It’s no secret to anyone that the Companion “just can’t wait to be king,” but unlike Simba, this resilient soul is willing to do the work to earn that power instead of running away when things get hard. Strong competition is an excellent motivator ;)

fear: What is your OC's greatest fear? What do they do when confronted with it? Are they open with their fear, or do they hide it away?

One word: failure.

Failure to live up to the image of the perfect “soldier.” Failure to uphold the legacy that’s been passed down. Failing a loved one.

When confronted with such possibilities, the Companion pushes harder, often getting so caught up in getting back what was to the detriment of what will be. (kinda like Tarn)

It’s hard to hide such “valiant” efforts to save face and restore a sense of control, and the Companion doesn’t even try.

hate: What does your OC hate? Why? How do they act towards the object of their hatred?

Humiliation is the Companion’s number one enemy.

It goes hand-in-hand with the fear of failure. Failure is avoided because it usually leads to humiliation, which cuts deeper than anything else for this character.

For this ask game

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6 days for Trekking Kilimanjaro cost via Rongai route

6 days for Trekking Kilimanjaro cost via Rongai route

Explore 6 days for Trekking Kilimanjaro cost via Rongai route, Rongai route is the only route that approaches the mountain from the northern side near the Kenyan border the route is still new and not very popular. It may be considered an easy route because of its gradual slope, it is recommended for those who wish for a more solemn climb and can be the best during rainy season as the north side receive less precipitation. 6 days Kilimanjaro

The scenery in this route is not very popular but it offers spectacular view of the mountain and passes through true wilderness area almost its entire trail. Our rongai itinerary has a seven or six day’s option, with the seven days variation offering an extra day for acclimatization at mawenzi tarn. This is also the only route that has a real chance of spotting wildlife including colobus monkeys in the first few days of climbing. 6 days kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Mountain via Rongai Route Itinerary

Respectively & great esteem your welcome to 6 days climbing with xxxx to Kilimanjaro National Park via Trekking Rongai route, our guidebook as the  following below.

Day one (1): From Nalemuru Gate to Simba Camp

 • Elevation (m): 915 – 1950-2750  • Distance: 9 km  • Hiking time: 4 hours  • Climatic condition: montane forest After an early breakfast in your hotel you guide will pick you and start with a three hour drive to rongai gate where all formalities will be handled and thereafter start our hike that will first pass though maize and potatoes plantations and then to montane forest. Our climb will be conformable but gentle and will lead us to our first camp which offers magnificent view of Kenyan plains.

Day two (2): Trekking from Simba Camp to Kikilewa Camp

 • Elevation (m): 2750- 3600  • Distance covered: 17 km  • Hiking time: 7 hours  • Climatic condition: Moorland On this day we ascend to the second camp where lunch will be offered. After that we will leave the direct path and diverge across the moorland on a smaller trail toward mawenzi side peak to kikelewa camp in a sheltered valley. Here we will get dinner and an overnight’s rest.

Day three (3): Trekking from Kikilewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

 • Elevation (m): 3,600 – 4,330  • Distance covered: 7 km  • Hiking time: 4 hours  • Climatic condition: Semi desert Immediately after breakfast we will face a short but steep climb up grassy slopes, which will offer us magnificent superb all round views. After that we leave the vegetation behind and head mawenzi tarn camp which is located to the amazing cirque directly beneath the towering spires of mawenzi peak. after this short hike we arrive at mawenzi tarn hut camp where we will spot the mesmerizing undried lake with neither an outlet nor inlet , here we will get lunch and dinner followed by an overnight’s rest.

Day four (4): Trekking from Mawenzi Tarn Camp to School Camp

 • Elevation (m): 4,330 – 4,695  • Distance covered: 8 km  • Hiking time: 5 hours  • Climatic condition: alpine desert After breakfast we cross the lunar desert of the saddle in the midst of kibo peak and mawenzi peak to kibo huts at the bottom of kibo’s crater wall. Take as much rest as you can here, and maintain your body energy for summit.

Day five (5): Trekking to Uhuru Peak and descent to Horombo Camp

 • Elevation (m): 4,695 – 5,895  • Distance: 22km  • Hiking time: 10 -13 hours  • Climatic condition: arctic  • Accommodation: horombo camp An early rise around midnight and begin our challenging hike to the highest peak in Africa. The path to Gilman’s point is steep, so the hike will be steady and we will have frequent short breaks. From Gilman’s point we keep traversing around the crater rim heading to uhuru peak. After arriving at the peak pictures will be taken and will descend to horombo camp.

Day six (6): Descent from Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate

 • Descend (m): 3,690-1,830  • Distance: 20km  • Hiking time: 5-7 hours  • Climatic habitat: Rain forest We will have a long descend trek to marangu gate where certificates will be offered to certify that you achieved to reach at the highest peak and a car will be waiting to transfer us to Moshi.

Included

General

·  Guide

·  Park Fees

·  Tax

·  Gate transfer

·  Crew wages

·  Environment fees

During the climb you will be staying at campsites!

·  5 Breakfasts

·  6 Lunches

·  5 Dinners

·  Drinking water

·  Guide

·  Cook

·  Porters

Not-Included

·  Flights

·  Tipping the crew

·  Visas

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4/5-DAYS MT. KENYA TREKKING SAFARI

We organize tailor-made walking safaris on Mount Kenya for groups or individuals who are looking for a mountain wilderness adventure. Our trips are personalized itineraries without set departure dates. We have an experienced mountain team who will do their utmost to ensure your trip is safe, Best & affordable. Mt Kenya trekking routes are Naromoru, Sirimon & Chogoria. Skilled & experienced guide to help you all the way.

4 Days Naro Moru Route

Price: USD 480 per personDay 1.

We pick you up at your accomodation in Nairobi (or other location) and then drive you to Naro Moru town. We then proceed to the park gate where we register. By this time the elevation is 2400 m (7900 ft). We then begin the hike through 8 km (5 mi) of beautiful rainforest. We arrive at Met station (3050 m or 10200 ft), have dinner and overnight in the hut.

Day 2.

After an early breakfast, we hike and get into a steep bog and walk through Teleki valley, named after the Hungarian explorer Samuel Teleki. After a 6-7 hour hike, we arrive at Mackinders camp (4200 m = 14000 ft) where we have lunch and rest. Later we will have dinner and overnight in the hut.

Day 3.

In order to summit point Lenana (4985 m = 16355 ft) in time for sunrise, we get up 2 am. Yes, 2 am. This is not for whimps. Then we walk for 4 hrs through a long scree and summit at dawn. You will be treated to and incredible view of beatiful peaks, tarn lakes, glaciers and valleys. We then descend to Met Station for dinner and an over night at the hut.

Day 4.

We descend to park Gate, and meet with our transfer car back to Nairobi. If you prefer we could arrange for you to stay overnight at Naro Moru River lodge before returning to Nairobi.

5 Days Sirimoni Route

Price: USD 600 per personDay 1.

We pick you up in Nairobi (or other location) and drive to the quaint town of Nanyuki. We enter the park by the Sirimoni gate (2600 m = 8500 ft) and then proceed on a gentle (but uphill) 9 km (5.6 mi) hike to the first of our camps "Old Moses". The hike takes about 3 hrs in total and we have dinner and sleep overnight at the Old Moses hut.

Day 2.

After breakfast we leave the camp at 7am and depart for Shipton's camp which takes about 6 to 7 hrs to walk. We have lunch en route. Shipton's camp is at 4200m (13800 ft). Here we stay, have dinner and overnight at the hut.

Day 3.

After break fast, we do the summit circuit from the western side of the mountain,hiking through Houseberg Valley via two tarns up Austrian hut at 4700 m (15400 ft). We arrive at the hut at lunch time. After lunch, we hike for 45 minutes up to point Lenana and then descend to the same hut for dinner and over night.

Day 4.

After break fast descend through the upper and lower simba col, pass by Shipton's to Old Moses camp. We have dinner and stay overnight at Old Moses.

Day 5.

We descend to the Sirimoni park gate and meet with the transfer car back to Nairobi.

4 days  Chogoria Route

Price: USD 520 per personDay 1.

We pick you up in Nairobi (or other location) and travel to the town of Chogoria. From Chogoria to park gate is 22km which we travel by Landrover to Meru Mount Kenya Bandas. This is also the location of the the park gate. We have our dinner and stay here overnight.

Day 2.

After breakfast, we walk for 6 -7 hrs up to Mintos hut at 4300 m (14100 ft) for dinner and overnight.

Day 3.

We leave the hut early at 2 am and hike through the scree to reach the summit of point lenana 4985 m (16345 ft) at dawn. You will be treated to and incredible view of beautiful peaks, tarn lakes, glaciers and valleys. After summiting, we have a choice to descend via the Sirimoni route or Naro Moru route, described above.

Day 4.

We descend down to park gate and meet with our transfer car for the trip back to Nairobi.

INCLUDED IN THE COST ABOVE:

All transportation to/from the mountain

All Park fees.

All food while on the Mountain.

Accommodation in mountain huts/ camping where applicable.

All guiding services

Porter support for the climb.

NOT INCLUDED:

Personal clothing and equipment.

Tips and gratuities for guides and porter (recommended to be 10 – 15% of climb costs)

Beverages while not on the mountain

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KILIMANJARO-7 DAYS RONGAI ROUTE TREKKING

KILIMANJARO-RONGAI ROUTE 7 DAYS TREKKING KILIMANJARO-7 DAYS RONGAI ROUTE TREKKING with Kilipeak Adventure,  begins at the remote, northern side of Kilimanjaro, near the Kenyan border. We hike through a true wilderness area towards the jagged Mawenzi Peak, then cross a barren desert saddle, before climbing up Kibo’s eastern crater wall. The Rongai route is a more gradual ascent, and is therefore preferred by those with little or no backpacking experience, but is equally enjoyable for even the most hardened trekkers. As mentioned above, an additional acclimatization day on Day 5 is added. During this day, we will do additional acclimatization hikes around and up to the saddle towards Camel’s Back. DAY 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA. Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport, we will use our private transfer to Marangu at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort. We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. Dinner and overnight at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast included. DAY 2: RONGAI SIMBA CAMP (FULL BOARD). We take a ride to Marangu gate to complete the necessary registration formalities, before transferring by SUV to Rongai gate. The climb begins from Nale Moru (6,400 ft) on a small path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering a pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, including the Colobus monkey. These monkeys are black with a long ‘cape’ of white hair and a flowing whitetail. The forest begins to thin out at the edge of the moorland zone. Then, we take in the expansive views over the Kenyan plains as we arrive at our first campsite at Rongai One Camp (8,500 ft). DAY 3: RONGAI SECOND CAVE (FULL BOARD). The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave (11,300 ft) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern Icefields on the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out and head southeast across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is in a sheltered valley, decorated with giant senecios near Kikelewa Caves (11,800 ft). DAY 4: RONGAI KIKELELWA CAVE (FULL BOARD). A short but steep climb is rewarded by superb all-round views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 ft), spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization. DAY 5: MAWENZI TURN (FULL BOARD). We have an additional day to acclimatize. We explore the area with a walk up onto the Saddle towards Camel’s Back. We return back to camp at Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 ft). DAY 6: MAWENZI TURN TO KIBO HUT (FULL BOARD). We cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) at the bottom of the crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for an early morning final ascent. DAY 7: KIBO HUT TO SUMMIT TO HORROMBO HUT (FULL BOARD). We start the final and most demanding part of the climb by torchlight around 1 a.m. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (18,600 ft). We rest here 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 (19,345 ft), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshments, we continue the descent to Horombo Huts (12,200 ft). DAY 8: HORROMBO HUT (FULL BOARD). A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Huts (8,900 ft). We then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Marangu (6,000 ft), where we are transferred back to Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort in Marangu. Dinner and overnight at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast included. DAY 9: DEPARTING DAY: After saying bye to our team of guides then you need a private departure transfer which is included from Marangu to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss. E-mail us at any time to discuss your trip and get an accurate quotation. TREKKING KILIMANJARO FOR CHARITY CHALLENGE? The above climb can be undertaken for your own personal charity or group charity. KILIMANJARO CLIMB INCLUDES: • Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees • Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Marangu and Marangu to Kilimanjaro airport • Hotel Lodging the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included (double occupancy) • with bed dinner and breakfast • Transfer from your hotel to starting point for your climb and return to your hotel after your climb • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food • All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits. • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team) • Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid) • Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only) • Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook • Salaries for the mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain • Water for washing up daily • Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp. • Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt • A comprehensive Climbing Kilimanjaro travel info pack • Chemical Portable toilet KILIMANJARO CLIMB EXCLUDES: • Flights and airport taxes • Items of a personal nature • Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook (average tip is anything from US $ 230 to US $ 300 per hiker – depending on the number of days / how many hikers in the group and route chosen) • South African passport holders do NOT require a visa for Tanzania, however, most other nationalities require a visa for Tanzania • Health requirements (Yellow Fever compulsory if traveling to Tanzania recommended) • Highly recommended travel and medical insurance. • Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania • Snacks, personal medicine, and water purifying tablets • Meals & drinks not specified and snacks. 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7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb, Rongai Route

7 Day Kilimanjaro Climb, Rongai route Number of Days: 6 days Place: Rongai Cost: $1780 Number of People: 6 6/7 Days This route is considered by many as the easiest route to reach the Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.The route ascends from the north-eastern side of the mountain,along the border between Tanzania and Kenya and offers a different perspective due to its unspoiled wilderness and natural beauty.The trekking can be done in six or seven days. Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport Pick up from airport and transfer to accommodation in Arusha for an overnight stay. Day 1: Simba Camp (2600m) Hiking: 3hrs In the morning, we will head to Marangu Park gate for registration before commencing our hike on the Rongai trail though rainforests towards the Simba camp. The hiking will be in the ever green forest with different kinds of trees and flowers such as the gladiola,protea and elephant trunk. Day 2: Kikelelwa Cave (3600m) (For seven days hiking the second day will be at Second Cave which is 3100m) Hiking time: 7hrs to Kikelelwa and 3-4hrs to the Second Cave. We continue our hiking across moorlands towards Kibo,passing second cave (3450m) en-route before reaching Kikelwa Cave.The views start to open up and offer a great view of the water streams below inside the cave. Day 3: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m) Hiking time: 4hrs On this day,we will walk towards the jagged pinnacles of Mawenzi and camp at Mawenzi Tarn Camp.It is a short but steep climb and offers stunning views of the wilderness area.The vegetation zone ends shortly before we reach our next camp at Mawenzi. Day 4: Kibo Hut (4700m) Hiking time: 5hrs We will cross a desert area known as the Saddle,situated between Mawenzi and Kibo towards Kibo Hut and make our final preparations and rest before commencing our hike towards the summit in the mid night.You will have you lunch and enough time to rest with a very early dinner again to give you more time to rest for the mid night hiking to the summit which will be passing through the Gilmans point 5681m before meeting people hiking from other routes at Stella Point 5751m joining them towards the Uhuru peak 5895m.This is 7-8hrs from Kibo hut and descend is 3hrs back t Kibo Hut. You will have lunch and a short rest before hiking down 3hrs to the Horombo Hut 3700m Day 5: Kibo Hut 4700m – Horombo (3700m) Hiking time : 3hrs After the summit you will descend back to the Kibo hut and have a short rest and rest and later lunch and descend to the Horombo Hut passing through saddle area before getting back to the heathers and moorland zone.At Horombo you will continue meeting people ascending through the Marangu route the only route that can be used for ascending and descending to the summit. Day 6: Horombo Hut 3700m – Marangu Gate (1980m) Hiking time : 6 – 7hrs On our final day,we will leave Horombo Hut,heading towards the Marangu Gate before getting to Mandara Hut 2700m you can pass and see the Maundi Crater which offers the great view of Lake Chala which is at the border of Kenya and Tanzania and there after continue walking to the ever green rain forest where we can see two different specimen of Monkey(the blue Monkey and black and white colobus Monkey and lots of different kind of birds and flowers. You will get your certificates at the gate with a short break for lunch and head back towards Arusha for a relaxed afternoon and dinner and overnight at the Hotel. Day 7 You will be transferred to the Air port for departure. Read the full article

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Mount Kenya Climb-Chogoria Out Chogoria 5 Days

Program Highlights

Duration:  5 Days Category:  Kenya Trekking Destinations:  Mt Kenya Major Attractions:  Vegetation zones and  Mt Kenya Tour Guides Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian For other languages please send a special request prior to your safari -additional fee may apply. Start in: Nairobi End in: Nairobi Recommended Packing list: Camera with enough zoom and memory space and extra batteries, binoculars, light clothes, safari boot, mosquito repellents, sunhat, sunglasses with UV radiation filtering etc. Additional note: Porters will escort and guide you all your climbing along the mountain

Itinerary Description

Day 0: Arrival, Tour Briefing and Resting You will be picked up from the airport in Nairobi ( Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and be transferred to the booked hotel in Nairobi Get the safari general briefing from the prepared safari consultant/guide Dinner and overnight stay at your booked hotel in Nairobi Day 1: Drive from Nairobi to Mt. Kenya for a climb Pick up from hotel at about 0800. It's then about 3 1/2 hours from Nairobi to where we collect the porters and guides (as required) Into the Mt. Kenya forest for the 22 km drive to the Park Gate at 2,850m Dependent on road conditions, these 22 km have been known to take all afternoon to do and in really wet conditions it is possible that the top four or five km may be impassable Night, dependent on clients wishes, at the Meru Mt. Kenya Banda's or at roadhead a further 7 km from the Park Gate Day 2: Climb Mt. Kenya via Ellis to Stream Bank After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithunguni and the Giants BilliardsTable, whilst if we follow the river near roadhead, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful Lunch by the stream banks then it's time to cut up the left hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more "touristy" areas. Day 3: Climb to Chogoria then to Minto’s Hut From our campsite, we continue to move up through the moorland zone As this area of the mountain is still off the beaten track, there are no paths to follow, and on each trip we vary the area we walk across After about an hour, traverse left and join a ridge (slight path to follow) and join the normal Chogoria route to Minto's Hut after about 4 hour walking Lunch at a small stream crossing then 45 min on to a camp near Minto's Hut and next to one of the tarns Very short afternoon walk over to superb views across to "The Temple" and down to Lake Michaelson Day 4: Climb from Minto’s Hut to the Summit then descend to Bandas After pre dawn breakfast leave Mintos Hut for the summit passing near the Simba Tarn and Harris Tan to Point Lenana which is appproximately 4 - 5 hours After the sunrise at 6.30 and nice views of Kilimanjaro and the Coast line descend back to Mintos for full breakfast and thereafter descend to Meru Mount Kenya Lodge(Bandas) having our lunch at the Roadhead Dinner and overnight at the Bandas Day 5: Descend to Chogoria then after drive to Nairobi After breakfast walk for 15km downhill through the denses rain and bamboo forests to connect the 4WD jeep to Chogoria Town Then after lunch at Chogoria drive back to Nairobi for your next destination Read the full article

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Et slags reisebrev fra Kilimanjaro

Jeg har alltid hatt en drøm om å bestige Afrikas høyeste fjell, Kilimanjaro. I sommer realiserte jeg drømmen.

Jeg reiste med Hvitserk, Norges største arrangør av ekspedisjoner og eventyrreiser (og min turkompanjong Christian). Å pakke riktig og lite er et viktig utgangspunkt (i tillegg til å være i god fysisk form). Øreplugger er et must.

Hvitserk bestiger Kilimanjaro gjennom Rongai-ruten, som går fra nordsiden hvor man tilbringer syv dager i fjellet. På denne ruten er det færre turister enn på mange av de andre rutene (som for eksempel Shira, Marangu og Machame), og det er visstnok vakrere og mer mangfoldig natur.

Ved å gå Rongai-ruten, med flere dager i fjellet enn det som er vanlig på de andre rutene, får man dessuten bedre tilvenning til høyden, noe som i sin tur gir de beste toppsjansene. Vinn-vinn.

Vi fløy til Kilimanjaro flyplass og dro videre inn til byen Moshi hvor vi møtte vår eminente guide Eric, som sammen med oss skulle bestige fjellet for sin 159. gang (!). T-skjorten hadde han fått fra noen tidligere gjester:

Vi gjør oss klare for avreise…

Og etablerer nye vennskap <3 - Aidia:</p>

Og lærer oss den viktige Kilimanjarosangen som bærerne synger

Jambo! Jambo bwana! Habari gani? Mzuri sana! Wageni, mwakaribishwa! Kilimanjaro? Hakuna matata! Tembea pole pole. Hakuna matata! Utafika salama. Hakuna matata! Kunywa maji mengi. Hakuna matata Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro, mlima mrefu sana. Na Mawenzi, na Mawenzi, Na Mawenzi, mlima mrefu sana.

Ewe nyoka, ewe nyoka! Ewe nyoka, mbona waninzunguka. Wanizunguka, wanizunguka Wanizunguka wataka kunila nyama

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Hello! Hello sir! How are you? Very well! Guests, you are welcome! Kilimanjaro? No trouble! Walk slowly, slowly. No trouble! You’ll get there safe. No trouble! Drink plenty of water. No trouble! Kilimanjaro! Kilimanjaro! Kilimanjaro, such a high mountain. Also Mawenzi, also Mawenzi! Also Mawenzi such a high mountain. Like a snake, like a snake! Like a snake you wrap around me You wrap around me, you wrap around me Trying to eat me like a piece of meat

Dag 1 – Inn til Simba Camp (2671 moh)*

Her holder også rangers (skyttere/voktere) til - for det er buffaloer enkelte steder i Kilimanjaro.

Dag 2 – Inn til Second Cave (3450 moh)

Jeg oppsummerer formiddagen i teltet: https://gekkogirl.tumblr.com/post/186653412101

Spis, drikk, sov, gå. Sånn gikk no dagan.

Dag 3 - Inn til Camp Kikelewa Caves (3800 moh)

Kaffe på teltsenga hver morgen av vårt fantastiske crew:

Min turkompanjong Christian:

Tannpuss og kveldspreik: https://gekkogirl.tumblr.com/post/186654170337/tannpuss-og-preik

Soloppgang. På tide å stå opp og komme seg videre. En vanvittig følelse å sove og stå opp over skyene.

Dag 4 - Inn til Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330 moh).

Sveisen begynner å dra seg til (etter å ha sovet med lue de siste nettene):

Pole pole (= gå sakte, sakte for best høydetilvenning).

Energipåfyll og tissepauser non stop. “- Ladies to the left, gentlemen to the right”.

Hatten av for våre coole hjelpere som bar bagasje, telt, mat, vann, mobile toalettelt (!), mattelt, campingstoler, gasslamper mm, og som laget mat og hjalp oss på alle mulig tenkelige måter.

Nå er det kaldt om natta:

Dag 5 – Inn til Basecamp (Kibo Camp) (4720 moh)

Mathias bidrar med god stemning der han danser opp fjellet: https://gekkogirl.tumblr.com/post/186653453668

Støv, støv, støv de siste dagene.

Våre hjelpere/psykologer/foreldre:

Toppnatta med Gilman`s Point (5.700 moh), Stella Point (5756 mov) og Uhuru Peak (5.895 moh). Vi begynte oppstigningen ved midatt.

Etter en strabasiøs og lang natt med alskens indikasjoner på høydesyke for undertegnede var soloppgangen et svært velkomment syn:

Foto: Christian Naper.

Her er soloppgangen live:

https://gekkogirl.tumblr.com/post/186653963719/soloppgang-p%C3%A5-toppen-av-kilimanjaro-priceless

Meg på Stella point (5756 mov):

Turkompanjong Christian (til høyre) og Bernhard var noen av de som kom seg opp til Uhuru peak (5895 moh) 👏👏👏👏:

Kilimanjaro er kjent for isbreen på toppen. Sneen på Kilimanjaro har derimot krympet siden begynnelsen av det tjuende århundret, og forventes å forsvinne helt i løpet av 2020-50:

Begge foto: Christian Naper.

Den minkende snøkappen forklares dels med global oppvarming, men også avskoging er en viktig faktor (https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilimanjaro).

Dag 6 - Horombo Camp Site (3.720 moh)

Kjappere å gå ned fra toppen, enn opp.

Flere av oss ble dårlige (høydesyke) i løpet av turen, og en ble hentet ut etter dag tre med helikopter. Tre andre ble fraktet ned til lavere høyde på “mobile bårer”:

Mobil båre med et praktisk hjul for raske nedfarter på svært humpete underlag:

Flott natur på veien fra basecamp til Horombo Camp Site (3.720 moh), som var planen for neste overnatting:

Men fordi 3.720 moh ikke er lavt nok for folk med høydesyke, ble flere av oss hentet ut på Horombo campen med rescuebil. En haug med amerikanere i dårlig forfatning fylte også opp bilen etterhvert, og vi kunne ta fatt på tidenes biltur på en villmark av en vei, med minimal sitteplass. Dog ikke noe i veien med humøret til Christian (som var med oss som vår egen lege, ey!) og Aidia. Den neste natta ble tilbragt på hotell i Moshi by i lavlandet. Beste dusjen på lenge.

Dag 7 – Kilimanjero basecamp og Marangu Gate

Etter planen skulle denne dagen bestå av vakker tur gjennom regnskogen, men for vår del ble den tilbragt på legesenter som kunne bekrefte at joda, vi hadde høydesyke.

Legen kunne også berolige oss med at våre hovne botoxaktige lepper skyldtes minusgrader i noravind og at leppene ville gå tilbake til det normale etter kort tid (takk til Mathias som gikk med på å dele dette flotte bildet av han fra legesenteret):

Siste dagen

Shopping.

I Tanzania er plastposer forbudt, så da får man varene man kjøper ofte i hjemmelagde handlenett. Me like.

Postkortskriving.

Chilling.

Kilimanjaroøldrikking.

Og etablering av nye bekjentskaper.

Før vi tar fatt på turen til flyplassen i safaribil.

Å bestige Kilimanjaro er definitivt noe av det kuleste jeg noensinne har gjort. Dagene før toppnatta var utrolig flotte, mens toppnatta var et blodslit. De færreste av oss forsto kanskje hvor krevende disse to dagene ville være.

Alle bilder (med tre unntak) av © Lene Pettersen knipset med smarttelefon av merke Huawei P20 med dobbelt Leica kamera.

*Se dagsbeskrivelsene i detalj hos Hvitserk: https://www.hvitserk.no/turer/egne/kilimanjaro-eventyrer/?tab=dagfordag 

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Rongai Route 7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing

CLIMBING HIGHLIGHTS Duration:  7 Days Climb, 2 Days in the Hotel Category:   Trekking Trekking Route: Rongai Attraction: World tallest free-standing mountain at 5895M asl, The three peaks (Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo), The Snow, Five distinct climate zones. Cultivation, Forest, Heather-Moorland, Alpine Desert and Summit climate zones Tour Guides Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Start in: Moshi End in: Moshi Packing list: Camera set with enough zoom etc. Extra info: Provide Porters and Cookers to accompany you while on the mountain.

Climbing Overview

The KILIMANJARO CLIMBING will starts and end at Mountain Inn Hotel in Moshi. You may arrive any time of the day on Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be picked up with a private transfer waiting at the airport to take you to Mountain inn Hotel. Airport transfers are part of package there will be no extra charges. Kilimanjaro Climbing Prices GROUP SIZE 2 people GROUP SIZE 3 people GROUP SIZE 4-5 people GROUP SIZE 6-8 GROUP SIZE 9-10 $1620 $ 1600 $1590 $1550 US$ 1510

Climbing Detailed

Day 1: Arrive in Moshi Arrive in Moshi use a private transfer to Mountain in Hotel B/B. You will meet in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and equipment’s checkup, We will also have to confirm that you have the proper required medical coverage personal travel insurance. Day 2: Simba Camp (Meals Full board) The day start with a ride to Marangu gate to finish all the necessary park registration formalities, then  transfer by SUV minibus to Rongai gate. The climbing begins from Nale Moru gate (6,400 ft) on a small path that winds through maize and potatoes fields then entering a pine forest. The track then starts to become more climb regularly, but slightly through a gorgeous forest that accommodates a range of wildlife, including the Colobus monkey. These monkeys are black with a long ‘cape’ of whitish hair and a flowing whitish tail. The forest begins to be thin out on the edge of the moorland zone. Before we take in the sprawling views of Kenyan plains as you arrive at your first campsite at Rongai One Camp (8,500 ft).  Day 3:  Second Cave (Meals Full board) Today the morning walk is a solid ascent up to reach the Second Cave (11,300 ft) with terrific sights of Kibo and the Eastern Icefields on the crater rim. After lunch you leave the main trail and heading southeast through the moorland on a smaller path in the direction of the serrated peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is under a sheltered valley which is decorated with giant Seneca’s near Kikelewa Caves (11,800 ft).  Day 4:  Kikelelwa Cave (Meals Full board) Will start with a short but very steep climb which is rewarded by superb views and a real sense of wilderness. You will be leavi vegetation behind shortly before getting to the next camp on Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 ft), outstandingly the camp situated in a valley directly beneath the towering spikes of Mawenzi. Then this afternoon will be spent free resting or explore the surrounding areas as an relief to acclimatization.  Day 5: Mawenzi Turn (Meals Full board) Today you would have an additional day to acclimatize, Explore the area with a walk up to Saddle on the way to Camel’s Back. Then later return back to camp at Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 ft).  Day 6: Mawenzi Turn to Kibo Hut (F/B) After a well-deserved breakfast you will cross the lunar desert of saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to arrive Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) on the bottom of the wall of the crater. The rest of the day is spent resting in prepare yourselves for the early morning final push ascending.  Day 7: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horrombo Hut (F/B) You will start the final ascent which is generally is the most demanding part of the climb by flashlights around 1 a.m. We trudge very slowly in the darkness on a twist trail through unfastened volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (18,600 ft). Here you will have a little rest to enjoy the remarkable sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling stronger would make the three-hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft), passing nearby to the almighty glaciers and ice cliffs which still occupy most of the summit area. Then descend to Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) which is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshments, you will proceed the descending to Horombo Huts (12,200 ft).  Day 8: Horrombo Hut (F/B) After breakfast continue with a solid descent takes us down over moorland to Mandara Huts (8,900 ft). We then lastly descending on a lovely lavish forest on a good path to Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Marangu (6,000 ft), where you will later be transferred back to Moshu at Mountain Inn Hotel.  Day 9: Departure day: After breakfast, depending on your flights scheduled a private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport, JRO will be offered confirm with your Kilimanjaro guide the flights time. Please send us and E-mail any time to discuss your adventurous trip to Tanzania and get the perfect quotation. Would you like to Trek Kilimanjaro for Charity Challenges? Above climbing itinerary can be taken as your own personal charity or group charity all you got do is to let us and we will work it out.

Price Includes

• Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees • Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport • Hotel stay the night before and after the climb on B/B basis (double occupancy) • with lunch dinner and breakfast while on the mountain • Transfer from your hotel to starting point of your climb, and return to hotel after climb • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food whilst on trekking • All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees and climbing permits. • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team) • Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid) • Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only) • Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook • Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park • Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain • Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress • Water for washing up daily • Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp. • Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt • Flying Doctor Service

Prices Excludes

• Flights and airport taxes • All Items of a personal nature • Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook average tipping guideline please contact us • South African passport holders do NOT require a visa for Tanzania, however most other Nationalities require a visa for Tanzania 100$ for a Visa to the US, Canada and Australia passport • Health requirements (Yellow Fever compulsory if traveling to Tanzania recommended) • Highly recommended personal travel and medical insurance. • Personal hiking/trekking gear – you can rent some of the gears from our store. • Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet for Girls/Ladies • Snacks, personal medicine and water purifying tablets • Meals snacks and drinks which are not outlined on the itinerary Read the full article

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A beautiful today along the meandering trail from Simba to Kikelewa Camp. With far less traffic than the more popular Machame and Marangu routes on #Kilimanjaro, Rongai has diverse and stunning terrain and the constant, watchful eye of Kili and its serrated neighbor, Mawenzi. It's a route that never gets old, always inspires, and, with the amazing Chagga team we have, there's tons of laughter and interaction to make the experience even richer. Our team is doing great, adapting to life at altitude, and spirits are high, especially knowing all the generosity coming from so many in support of @africaschoolassistanceproject. If you still want to make a donation and help us reach our goal of $19,340, you can do so through the link in my profile. On to Mawenzi Tarn tomorrow, one of the most beautiful camps on the mountain! #liveyouradventure @kristenrcavallo @cplating @_mattcavallo http://bit.ly/2n6JWg1

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Kilimanjaro Trek | Rongai Route 7-Days

7-days Kilimanjaro Trek Starting from the northern-eastern side of the mount Kilimanjaro near the Kenyan border through Amboseli national park and approach the summit of Kilimanjaro west of the Mawenzi peak. 7-Days Kilimanjaro climb via this route is an unfrequented and is also the easiest camping approach to Uhuru Peak. In this route you can opt to add one day on the mountain in order to increase acclimatization. The experienced climbers 6 days climbing is best of their choice as they not be affected by terrain of this route.

7 days Kilimanjaro Trek – Tour Program.

Day 1: Transfer to Rongai Nalemoru Gate and hike to Simba Camp

The begins of 7-days Rongai route. Pick up from your hotel, drive to Marangu. On reaching the Gate (1843m), complete park registration and drive 3 to 4 hours to the gate (you will have hot lunch hear). The crews will waiting for you and begin to ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro to Simba camp site for overnight

Day 2: Hike to Kikelewa Caves (3600m)

After breakfast our trek continues up towards kibo, passing second cave for a stop for a hot lunch then continue to camp (3600m) where you will have overnight

Day 3: Hike to Mawenzi Tarns (4330m)

After breakfast Begin trek to the Hut, 4,330m. you will leave the short vegetation to a low desert area before reaching your Turn camp, whereby you have hot lunch and spend the rest of you day resting or you might have small excursions for acclimatization .

Day 4: Hike to Kibo Huts (4700m)

The route becomes gradually steeper and rockier as we leave Mawenzi Tarn Hut. You will head up stark landscape up to ‘The Saddle’ – the broad lava-stone ridge – between Mawenzi and Kibo. Stunning views of the upper reaches of Kilimanjaro can be seen before you arrive at the Hut (4703m) where you will have a hot meal in the afternoon, a relaxing evening and an early bedtime so you are well rested to start hiking at midnight for your final ascent to the summit.

Day 5: Hike to the Peak (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

Setting off at midnight for the summit, The trail follows a long screed slope past the Hans Meyer Cave and then turns into a single file zigzag on the way to Gillman’s Point situated on the crater rim, 5685m. From here you will need just another two hours to the Peak (5895m). Spend a short time at Uhuru Peak before starting our descent to Kibo Hut for a break and short time for you to rest. We will then head to Horombo for our last night on Kilimanjaro and a very well-earned sleep.

Day 6: Descend to Main Gate (1800m)

The final day of 7-Days Kilimanjaro climb; After breakfast we will descend to the gate retracing our steps past Mandara Hut, back through the magnificent rainforest and finally reaching Marangu gate. Once at the gate you will receive your summit certificates, short celebrations with your porters and be driven back to your hotel. This mark the end of 7-days Rongai route.

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7 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro Rongai route

Rongai Route begins in the northern side of Kilimanjaro Mountain, 45km from Moshi town or 69km from Arusha town.

Rongai route is the easiest routes in Kilimanjaro, and it has become an increasingly popular route in recent years. This route is located on the northern side of Mount Kilimanjaro with a variety of spectacular landscapes together with different plants and animal’s species. The typical duration for this trip is 6 days. However, you can also add an acclimatization day and make it 7-day climb. The Rongai Route is more scenic than the Marangu Route and easier than other camping route in climbing Kilimanjaro and the success rate on the Rongai Route is very high. Unlike the Marangu Route where you sleep in huts, on the Rongai Route you sleep in tents, the porter will have your tent pitched and waiting for you at the end of each day’s trek. This route starts on the north side of the mountain just south of the Kenyan border and is one of the least traveled routes. The route merges with the Marangu Route for the summit climb. The descend follows the Marangu Route on the mountain’s southeast side, so you will ably see Kilimanjaro from many viewpoints. There are two versions of this trek – a direct 6-day itinerary, and a 7-day itinerary that takes a longer route. The 6-day itinerary is described down below and the longer variation is described in the extra day’s section. 7 days kilimanjaro

Day 1: Moshi to Rongai gate to Simba Camp

Elevation: 1387/915 m to 1950 m to 2750 m, Distance: 9 km, Hiking Time: 4 hours, Habitat: Montana Forest

You will have an early breakfast. Transfer by our vehicles through many villages and coffee and plantations for 2–3-hour drive to Rongai gate (1,950 m/6,398 ft). After signing in and preparing the porters, you will start hiking on a wide path winding through fields of maize and potatoes, and then enter into Montana forest. You will then start to climb gently but consistently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin as you arrive at Simba Camp (2,600 m/8,530ft) with fantastic views over the Kenyan plains. 7 days kilimanjaro

Day 2: Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp

Elevation: 2750 m to 3600 m, Distance: 17 km, Hiking Time: 7 hours, Habitat: Moorland

After an early breakfast you will have a steady ascent to the second camp where you will stop for lunch. You leave the direct trail at this point and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path toward Mawenzi side peak to Kikelewa Camp in a sheltered valley. At the Kikelewa Camp you will settle for your dinner and overnight rest.

Day 3: Kikelewa camp to Mawenzi turn hut

Elevation: 3600m to 4330m, Distance: 7km, Hiking Time: 4 hours, Habitat: Semi-Desert

After breakfast you will face a short, steep climb up grassy slopes; rewarded by superb all-round views, immersed in the vast surrounding wilderness. Soon after, you leave the vegetation behind and arrive at the Mawenzi Tarn Camp, which is situated in a spectacular cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi Peak. After this hike, you will reach to the Mawenzi turn hut camp where you will also see the amazing undried Lake with no inlet as well as outlet here you will have lunch and rest then dinner and overnight at this camp.

Day 4: Acclimatization

This is your extra day on the mountain, and you will spend two nights at Mawenzi Tarn. You will hike up towards Mawenzi for a splendid acclimatization hike. Then after return back to the camp for lunch the dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn hut to Kibo Huts camp

Elevation: 4330 m to 4695 m, Distance: 8km, Hiking Time: 5 hours, Habitat: Alpine Desert

After an early breakfast you will cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Kibo peak and Mawenzi peak to Kibo Huts at the bottom of Kibo’s crater wall. You should spend the remainder of the day resting and preparing for your summit climb.

Day 6: Summit Day! Kibo Huts camp to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Huts camp

Elevation: 4695 m to 5895 m to 3690 m, Distance: 4 km up, 14 km down, Hiking Time: 10-15 hours, Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Wake at midnight to a light breakfast and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Leave to the peak at 12; 00AM, switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Gilman’s Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft between 4 and 6 AM. At this point, you will have views of the fabled crater and its icecaps facing you. Then after 2 hours of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snows takes you to Kilimanjaro true summit, Uhuru Peak here you will spend some times for taking photo’s but it will depend on how you feel. After your summit activities done, descend back to the Kibo Huts, have lunch, rest, collect your equipment, and continue on down, re-crossing the saddle to the Horombo Huts. Have dinner and overnight at Horombo camp.

Day 7: Horombo Huts camp to Marangu Gate to Moshi

Elevation: 3690 m to 1830 m to 1387 m, Distance: 18 km, Descending Time: 5-7 hours

After a long and enjoyable sleep, you will be awaked for breakfast and pack up, start descend through the moorland to Mandara Huts. Here you will have lunch then proceed with your triumphant recessional down through lush forest to Marangu park gate. Here you will sign out then after a vehicle will take you to back to the hotel where it is definitely time for certificate presentation and celebration!

Included.

Park fees,

Camping fees

 Rescue fees

Transportation to & from the mountain gate

Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters

3 meals daily while on the mountain

Not Included

Both National and International flights

Medical insurance

Tips to mountain crew

Items of a personal nature

Laundry Services

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6 days for Trekking Kilimanjaro cost via Rongai route

Explore 6 days for Trekking Kilimanjaro cost via Rongai route, Rongai route is the only route that approaches the mountain from the northern side near the Kenyan border the route is still new and not very popular. It may be considered an easy route because of its gradual slope, it is recommended for those who wish for a more solemn climb and can be the best during rainy season as the north side receive less precipitation. The scenery in this route is not very popular but it offers spectacular view of the mountain and passes through true wilderness area almost its entire trail. Our rongai itinerary has a seven or six day’s option, with the seven days variation offering an extra day for acclimatization at mawenzi tarn. This is also the only route that has a real chance of spotting wildlife including colobus monkeys in the first few days of climbing. 6 Days Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro Mountain via Rongai Route Itinerary Respectively & great esteem your welcome to 6 days climbing with xxxx to Kilimanjaro National Park via Trekking Rongai route, our guidebook as the following below.

Day one (1): From Nalemuru Gate to Simba Camp  • Elevation (m): 915 – 1950-2750

 • Distance: 9 km

 • Hiking time: 4 hours

 • Climatic condition: montane forest

After an early breakfast in your hotel you guide will pick you and start with a three hour drive to rongai gate where all formalities will be handled and thereafter start our hike that will first pass though maize and potatoes plantations and then to montane forest. Our climb will be conformable but gentle and will lead us to our first camp which offers magnificent view of Kenyan plains. 6 Days Kilimanjaro Day two (2): Trekking from Simba Camp to Kikilewa Camp  • Elevation (m): 2750- 3600

 • Distance covered: 17 km

 • Hiking time: 7 hours

 • Climatic condition: Moorland

On this day we ascend to the second camp where lunch will be offered. After that we will leave the direct path and diverge across the moorland on a smaller trail toward mawenzi side peak to kikelewa camp in a sheltered valley. Here we will get dinner and an overnight’s rest. Day three (3): Trekking from Kikilewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp  • Elevation (m): 3,600 – 4,330

 • Distance covered: 7 km

 • Hiking time: 4 hours

 • Climatic condition: Semi desert

Immediately after breakfast we will face a short but steep climb up grassy slopes, which will offer us magnificent superb all round views. After that we leave the vegetation behind and head mawenzi tarn camp which is located to the amazing cirque directly beneath the towering spires of mawenzi peak. after this short hike we arrive at mawenzi tarn hut camp where we will spot the mesmerizing undried lake with neither an outlet nor inlet , here we will get lunch and dinner followed by an overnight’s rest. Day four (4): Trekking from Mawenzi Tarn Camp to School Camp  • Elevation (m): 4,330 – 4,695

 • Distance covered: 8 km

 • Hiking time: 5 hours

 • Climatic condition: alpine desert

After breakfast we cross the lunar desert of the saddle in the midst of kibo peak and mawenzi peak to kibo huts at the bottom of kibo’s crater wall. Take as much rest as you can here, and maintain your body energy for summit. Day five (5): Trekking to Uhuru Peak and descent to Horombo Camp  • Elevation (m): 4,695 – 5,895

 • Distance: 22km

 • Hiking time: 10 -13 hours

 • Climatic condition: arctic

 • Accommodation: horombo camp

An early rise around midnight and begin our challenging hike to the highest peak in Africa. The path to Gilman’s point is steep, so the hike will be steady and we will have frequent short breaks. From Gilman’s point we keep traversing around the crater rim heading to uhuru peak. After arriving at the peak pictures will be taken and will descend to horombo camp. Day six (6): Descent from Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate  • Descend (m): 3,690-1,830

 • Distance: 20km

 • Hiking time: 5-7 hours

 • Climatic habitat: Rain forest

We will have a long descend trek to marangu gate where certificates will be offered to certify that you achieved to reach at the highest peak and a car will be waiting to transfer us to Moshi.

Included General  Guide  Park Fees  Tax  Gate transfer  Crew wages  Environment fees During the climb you will be staying at campsites!  5 Breakfasts  6 Lunches  5 Dinners  Drinking water  Guide  Cook  Porters Not-Included  Flights  Tipping the crew  Visas

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KILIMANJARO-7 DAYS RONGAI ROUTE TREKKING

KILIMANJARO-RONGAI ROUTE 7 DAYS TREKKING KILIMANJARO-7 DAYS RONGAI ROUTE TREKKING with Kilipeak Adventure,  begins at the remote, northern side of Kilimanjaro, near the Kenyan border. We hike through a true wilderness area towards the jagged Mawenzi Peak, then cross a barren desert saddle, before climbing up Kibo’s eastern crater wall. The Rongai route is a more gradual ascent, and is therefore preferred by those with little or no backpacking experience, but is equally enjoyable for even the most hardened trekkers. As mentioned above, an additional acclimatization day on Day 5 is added. During this day, we will do additional acclimatization hikes around and up to the saddle towards Camel’s Back. The cost is $1950 per person. Price per person varies depending on group sizes. The above prices should be used as a guide only. Real pricing will be based on group size and itinerary desires. Pricing is normally based on the number of people and the options desired for the trip. For smaller groups pricing can be similar and sometimes less expensive than regular expedition prices listed on the website. DAY 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA. Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport, we will use our private transfer to Marangu at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort. We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. Dinner and overnight at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast-included. DAY 2: RONGAI SIMBA CAMP (FULL BOARD). We take a ride to Marangu gate to complete the necessary registration formalities, before transferring by SUV to Rongai gate. The climb begins from Nale Moru (6,400 ft) on a small path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering a pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, including the Colobus monkey. These monkeys are black with a long ‘cape’ of white hair and a flowing white tail. The forest begins to thin out at the edge of the moorland zone. Then, we take in the expansive views over the Kenyan plains as we arrive at our first campsite at Rongai One Camp (8,500 ft). DAY 3: RONGAI SECOND CAVE (FULL BOARD). The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave (11,300 ft) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern Icefields on the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out and head southeast across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is in a sheltered valley, decorated with giant senecios near Kikelewa Caves (11,800 ft). DAY 4: RONGAI KIKELELWA CAVE (FULL BOARD). A short but steep climb is rewarded by superb all-round views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 ft), spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization. DAY 5: MAWENZI TURN (FULL BOARD). We have an additional day to acclimatize. We explore the area with a walk up onto the Saddle towards Camel’s Back. We return back to camp at Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 ft). DAY 6: MAWENZI TURN TO KIBO HUT (FULL BOARD). We cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) at the bottom of the crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for an early morning final ascent. DAY 7: KIBO HUT TO SUMMIT TO HORROMBO HUT (FULL BOARD). We start the final and most demanding part of the climb by torchlight around 1 a.m. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (18,600 ft). We rest here 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 (19,345 ft), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshments, we continue the descent to Horombo Huts (12,200 ft). DAY 8: HORROMBO HUT (FULL BOARD). A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Huts (8,900 ft). We then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Marangu (6,000 ft), where we are transferred back to Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort in Marangu. Dinner and overnight at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast-included. DAY 9: DEPARTING DAY: After saying bye to our team of guides then you need a private departure transfer which is included from Marangu to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss. E-mail us at any time to discuss your trip and get an accurate quotation. TREKKING KILIMANJARO FOR CHARITY CHALLENGE? The above climb can be undertaken for your own personal charity or group charity. KILIMANJARO CLIMB INCLUDES: • Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees • Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Marangu and Marangu to Kilimanjaro airport • Hotel Lodging the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included (double occupancy) • with bed dinner and breakfast • Transfer from your hotel to starting point for your climb, and return to your hotel after your climb • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food • All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits. • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team) • Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid) • Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only) • Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook • Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain • Water for washing up daily • Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp. • Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt • A comprehensive Climbing Kilimanjaro travel info pack • Flying Doctor Service KILIMANJARO CLIMB EXCLUDES: • Flights and airport taxes • Items of a personal nature • Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook (average tip is anything from US $ 230 to US $ 300 per hiker – depending on the number of days / how many hikers in the group and route chosen) • South African passport holders do NOT require a visa for Tanzania, however, most other Nationalities require a visa for Tanzania • Health requirements (Yellow Fever compulsory if traveling to Tanzania recommended) • Highly recommended travel and medical insurance. • Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania • Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet • Snacks, personal medicine, and water purifying tablets • Meals & drinks not specified and snacks. 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Mount Kenya Climb-Chogoria Out Chogoria 5 Days

Program Highlights

Duration:  5 Days Category:  Kenya Trekking Destinations:  Mt Kenya Major Attractions:  Vegetation zones and  Mt Kenya Tour Guides Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian For other languages please send a special request prior to your safari -additional fee may apply. Start in: Nairobi End in: Nairobi Recommended Packing list: Camera with enough zoom and memory space and extra batteries, binoculars, light clothes, safari boot, mosquito repellents, sunhat, sunglasses with UV radiation filtering etc. Additional note: Porters will escort and guide you all your climbing along the mountain

Itinerary Description

Day 0: Arrival, Tour Briefing and Resting You will be picked up from the airport in Nairobi ( Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and be transferred to the booked hotel in Nairobi Get the safari general briefing from the prepared safari consultant/guide Dinner and overnight stay at your booked hotel in Nairobi Day 1: Drive from Nairobi to Mt. Kenya for a climb Pick up from hotel at about 0800. It's then about 3 1/2 hours from Nairobi to where we collect the porters and guides (as required) Into the Mt. Kenya forest for the 22 km drive to the Park Gate at 2,850m Dependent on road conditions, these 22 km have been known to take all afternoon to do and in really wet conditions it is possible that the top four or five km may be impassable Night, dependent on clients wishes, at the Meru Mt. Kenya Banda's or at roadhead a further 7 km from the Park Gate Day 2: Climb Mt. Kenya via Ellis to Stream Bank After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithunguni and the Giants BilliardsTable, whilst if we follow the river near roadhead, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful Lunch by the stream banks then it's time to cut up the left hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more "touristy" areas. Day 3: Climb to Chogoria then to Minto’s Hut From our campsite, we continue to move up through the moorland zone As this area of the mountain is still off the beaten track, there are no paths to follow, and on each trip we vary the area we walk across After about an hour, traverse left and join a ridge (slight path to follow) and join the normal Chogoria route to Minto's Hut after about 4 hour walking Lunch at a small stream crossing then 45 min on to a camp near Minto's Hut and next to one of the tarns Very short afternoon walk over to superb views across to "The Temple" and down to Lake Michaelson Day 4: Climb from Minto’s Hut to the Summit then descend to Bandas After pre dawn breakfast leave Mintos Hut for the summit passing near the Simba Tarn and Harris Tan to Point Lenana which is appproximately 4 - 5 hours After the sunrise at 6.30 and nice views of Kilimanjaro and the Coast line descend back to Mintos for full breakfast and thereafter descend to Meru Mount Kenya Lodge(Bandas) having our lunch at the Roadhead Dinner and overnight at the Bandas Day 5: Descend to Chogoria then after drive to Nairobi After breakfast walk for 15km downhill through the denses rain and bamboo forests to connect the 4WD jeep to Chogoria Town Then after lunch at Chogoria drive back to Nairobi for your next destination Read the full article

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Mount Kenya Climb-Chogoria Out Chogoria 5 Days

Program Highlights

Duration:  5 Days Category:  Kenya Trekking Destinations:  Mt Kenya Major Attractions:  Vegetation zones and  Mt Kenya Tour Guides Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian For other languages please send a special request prior to your safari -additional fee may apply. Start in: Nairobi End in: Nairobi Recommended Packing list: Camera with enough zoom and memory space and extra batteries, binoculars, light clothes, safari boot, mosquito repellents, sunhat, sunglasses with UV radiation filtering etc. Additional note: Porters will escort and guide you all your climbing along the mountain

Itinerary Description

Day 0: Arrival, Tour Briefing and Resting You will be picked up from the airport in Nairobi ( Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and be transferred to the booked hotel in Nairobi Get the safari general briefing from the prepared safari consultant/guide Dinner and overnight stay at your booked hotel in Nairobi Day 1: Drive from Nairobi to Mt. Kenya for a climb Pick up from hotel at about 0800. It's then about 3 1/2 hours from Nairobi to where we collect the porters and guides (as required) Into the Mt. Kenya forest for the 22 km drive to the Park Gate at 2,850m Dependent on road conditions, these 22 km have been known to take all afternoon to do and in really wet conditions it is possible that the top four or five km may be impassable Night, dependent on clients wishes, at the Meru Mt. Kenya Banda's or at roadhead a further 7 km from the Park Gate Day 2: Climb Mt. Kenya via Ellis to Stream Bank After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithunguni and the Giants BilliardsTable, whilst if we follow the river near roadhead, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful Lunch by the stream banks then it's time to cut up the left hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more "touristy" areas. Day 3: Climb to Chogoria then to Minto’s Hut From our campsite, we continue to move up through the moorland zone As this area of the mountain is still off the beaten track, there are no paths to follow, and on each trip we vary the area we walk across After about an hour, traverse left and join a ridge (slight path to follow) and join the normal Chogoria route to Minto's Hut after about 4 hour walking Lunch at a small stream crossing then 45 min on to a camp near Minto's Hut and next to one of the tarns Very short afternoon walk over to superb views across to "The Temple" and down to Lake Michaelson Day 4: Climb from Minto’s Hut to the Summit then descend to Bandas After pre dawn breakfast leave Mintos Hut for the summit passing near the Simba Tarn and Harris Tan to Point Lenana which is appproximately 4 - 5 hours After the sunrise at 6.30 and nice views of Kilimanjaro and the Coast line descend back to Mintos for full breakfast and thereafter descend to Meru Mount Kenya Lodge(Bandas) having our lunch at the Roadhead Dinner and overnight at the Bandas Day 5: Descend to Chogoria then after drive to Nairobi After breakfast walk for 15km downhill through the denses rain and bamboo forests to connect the 4WD jeep to Chogoria Town Then after lunch at Chogoria drive back to Nairobi for your next destination Read the full article

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Mount Kenya Climb-Chogoria Out Chogoria 5 Days

Program Highlights

Duration:  5 Days Category:  Kenya Trekking Destinations:  Mt Kenya Major Attractions:  Vegetation zones and  Mt Kenya Tour Guides Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian For other languages please send a special request prior to your safari -additional fee may apply. Start in: Nairobi End in: Nairobi Recommended Packing list: Camera with enough zoom and memory space and extra batteries, binoculars, light clothes, safari boot, mosquito repellents, sunhat, sunglasses with UV radiation filtering etc. Additional note: Porters will escort and guide you all your climbing along the mountain

Itinerary Description

Day 0: Arrival, Tour Briefing and Resting You will be picked up from the airport in Nairobi ( Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and be transferred to the booked hotel in Nairobi Get the safari general briefing from the prepared safari consultant/guide Dinner and overnight stay at your booked hotel in Nairobi Day 1: Drive from Nairobi to Mt. Kenya for a climb Pick up from hotel at about 0800. It's then about 3 1/2 hours from Nairobi to where we collect the porters and guides (as required) Into the Mt. Kenya forest for the 22 km drive to the Park Gate at 2,850m Dependent on road conditions, these 22 km have been known to take all afternoon to do and in really wet conditions it is possible that the top four or five km may be impassable Night, dependent on clients wishes, at the Meru Mt. Kenya Banda's or at roadhead a further 7 km from the Park Gate Day 2: Climb Mt. Kenya via Ellis to Stream Bank After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithunguni and the Giants BilliardsTable, whilst if we follow the river near roadhead, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful Lunch by the stream banks then it's time to cut up the left hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more "touristy" areas. Day 3: Climb to Chogoria then to Minto’s Hut From our campsite, we continue to move up through the moorland zone As this area of the mountain is still off the beaten track, there are no paths to follow, and on each trip we vary the area we walk across After about an hour, traverse left and join a ridge (slight path to follow) and join the normal Chogoria route to Minto's Hut after about 4 hour walking Lunch at a small stream crossing then 45 min on to a camp near Minto's Hut and next to one of the tarns Very short afternoon walk over to superb views across to "The Temple" and down to Lake Michaelson Day 4: Climb from Minto’s Hut to the Summit then descend to Bandas After pre dawn breakfast leave Mintos Hut for the summit passing near the Simba Tarn and Harris Tan to Point Lenana which is appproximately 4 - 5 hours After the sunrise at 6.30 and nice views of Kilimanjaro and the Coast line descend back to Mintos for full breakfast and thereafter descend to Meru Mount Kenya Lodge(Bandas) having our lunch at the Roadhead Dinner and overnight at the Bandas Day 5: Descend to Chogoria then after drive to Nairobi After breakfast walk for 15km downhill through the denses rain and bamboo forests to connect the 4WD jeep to Chogoria Town Then after lunch at Chogoria drive back to Nairobi for your next destination Read the full article