EXPLORE THE AMAZING BEAUTY OF MT KILIMANJARO

Conquer the highest mountain in Africa Mount Kilimanjaro with the leading tour company , Aleko Africa Safaris. A once in a lifetime opportunity that requires determination with good fitness levels for the ultimate challenge, to summit Uhuru peak at 5,895m. As africa’s highest mountain at an attitude of 5896 m no kilimanjaro climbing safaris experience is required but you should be in good physical condition and consider equipping yourself with the necessary mount kilimanjaro climbing gears.
Marangu route is the most popular trekking safari route to kilimanjaro’s snow summit in tanzania. Probably because it's the least expensive route up on kilimanjaro climbing tour among the other routes, but also takes the advisable days to get to the summit.

6 Day Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu Route.

Day 1 : Nairobi Arusha
Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi at 7.30 am drive to Arusha with a stopover at the border post for imigration formalities, arrive in Arusha to be met by one of our staff followed by safari briefing, overnight in Arusha Hotel.

Day 2 : Arusha – Mandera
Pick Up from your hotel in Arusha at 8.00 am drive to Moshi then on the Marangu Park Gate the set of point for your three hour hike to Mandara Hut in which you cover 9 km. Here we are at 2,774m above sea level on your first overnight on Kilimanjaro.

Day 3: Mandara – Horombo
Begin your trek to Horombo Hut in an average hiking time of 8 hours, lunch enroute. In clear weather Mawenzi and Kibo peaks can be seen.
Dinner and overnight at the hut, 3,761m.

Day 4: Horombo – Kibo
After breakfast, hike 13 km to Kibo hut, 4,732 m above sea level in an average hiking time of 6 hours. You will now encounter spectacular mountain vegetation like Lobelia, giant cactus and groundsel.

Day 5: Kibo – Horombo via Gilman’s Point and Uhuru Peak.
Wake up at 02.00 a.m. for a pre-down attempt of the summit. It takes 5 hours to Gilman’s Point 5,681 m above sea level. From Gilman’s it takes 1 hour to summit Uhuru Peak, the highest point in African at 5,896 m above sea level. Descend to Horombo hut for overnight.

Day 6: Horombo – Arusha
After breakfast, descend to the Marangu Park Gate via Mandara.You will be transferred to your Arusha or Moshi to connect your shuttle bus back to Nairobi arriving early evening where end your safari.

                                         1-3 pax               4-6pax                            7 pax & above
Non Residents         Usd1300 per person     Usd1280 per person   usd1250 per person
Residents               Usd 1120 per person     Usd 1095 per person  Usd 1070 per person
Kenya citizens          Ksh37,500 per person  Ksh35,500 per person Ksh32,500 per person

Trek price includes:
-Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
-Full board accommodation in whilst on the trek.
-1 night hotel accommodations in Moshi before the trek and in tents on the mountain as per the itinerary
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-Service of an English speaking professional Mountain guide on the mountain, porters and skilled cook
-All services begin from Nairobi and end at as per the itinerary
-Nairobi Return Shuttle transfers

Trek price Excludes:
-Tips, laundry, sleeping bags, drinks and climbing gears
-Travel insurance with evacuation fee
-International flights and taxes
-Visas
-Items of a personal nature and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.

What you need to carry
A.hiking gear:
1.    Sleeping bags
2.    Hiking boots
3.    Water proof jackets and pants(trousers)
4.    Hand gloves
5.    Warm clothing
6.    At least 5 t –shirts
7.     Extra Sport shoes or sandles
8.    Warm fleece
9.    Hat
10.    Thermal suit
11.    Getter
12.    Hiking stick
•    Please note; Number 1 and 2 can be hired at Ksh 500 per day

B. Personal effects
For bookings , reservations and inquiries on the Mount Kilimanjaro trekking safari kindly contact us on :
Miss Jayne Sessia
Safari specialist
Aleko Africa Safaris
Casaurina Business Complex, Casaurina Drive,
PO Box 546, Malindi-Kenya
Mobile: 0722 979 321 / 0722 488 900 / 0701 017 853
Email:bookings@alekoafricasafaris.com
www.alekoafricasafaris.com