The captivating landscape, with an incomparable diversity of flora and fauna: Africa is regarded as the 'trekkers' paradise' and, indeed, is a refreshing treat to the trekkers. Mount kirimanjalo and mount Stanley are the ultimate destination for a trekking holiday, offering everything from short and easy excursions to the long challenges of the snowy peaks, invoking visions of the spectacular glaciers , the lush meadows, green woodland and fragrant orchards.
In almost every part of Africa, there is a variety of trekking adventure options awaiting the trekker, some soft, others not so. In this vast wonderland, trekking itineraries from one to four weeks or more provide endless opportunities for discovery for the trekker. Among the high altitude regions of Africa major east Africa, reality becomes a dream.
Trekking in East Africa is an unforgettable experience as it not only let you to experience the unexplored trails made by nature, but also bring the visitor directly in touch with the country and its people and helps you to appreciate the mountain environment.
Mount Kilimanjaro
THE KILIMANJARO ROUTES
Hiking - Machame Route
Day 1. Nairobi/Arusha/Moshi
Depart Nairobi in the morning by shuttle to Moshi arriving late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight in a buget hotel in Moshi.
Day 2. Machame Hut
Drive to Machame Village. The climb begins at the end of the tarmac road,
walking for about 6 hrs gradually ascending through the forested hills
onwards to Machame Hut (3000m). Dinner and overnight.
Day 3. Shira Hut
Early in the morning, you will cross a valley and stream before ascending
a steep ridge. The path then drops into a river gorge before you climb
more gently onto the moorland of the Shira plateau - 3,800m. Total
climbing time is about 6hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4. Barranco Hut
The path continues directly up the ridge towards Kibo, then turns right
and descends into Barranco gorge. Climb to Barranco hut at 3940m shortly
after. Total climbing time is about 6 hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5. Barafu Hut
Crossing the Barranco Valley, climb the Barranco wall (not technical
climbing), then follow the Kibo South Circuit. You will then turn left and
climb up a ridge for about 2 hrs to Barafu hut at 4,600m. Dinner and
overnight.
Day 6. Mweka Hut
Very early start for the summit first to Stella Point and then Uhuru Peak
at 5895m. After sunrise, descend down to Mweka hut, which takes about 6
hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7. Mweka Gate
this is the last day of your climb. You will descend to Mweka Gate where
you will be met and transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 8. Arusha/Nairobi
Depart Moshi in the morning with a shuttle bus back to Nairobi arriving
approx 1830hrs.
MARANGU ROUTE
Marangu Route (7 Days/6 Nights)
Day 1. Nairobi/Arusha/Moshi
Depart Nairobi in the morning by a shuttle to Moshi arriving late
afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2. Mandara Hut
After breakfast, drive 45kms to Marangu Gate (1860m). Walk 9 kms through
dense semi-tropical Rain Forest to Mandara Hut (2744m). Dinner and
overnight.
Day 3. Horombo Hut
Depart early morning for a 10hr walk up to Horombo Hut (3761m). The
landscape becomes more rigged and rocky but superb, with mawenzi and Kibo
peaks in view. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4. Kibo Hut
After breakfast proceeds on a 6hr walk through spectacular mountain
vegetation to Kibo Hut (4732m). Dinner and overnight.
Day 5. Uhuru Peak/Horombo
The final attempt to the summit is made in the early hours of the morning
at 2:00 am. It takes about 5 hrs to the most difficult steep part of the
route to Gilman Point(5681m). From Gilmans, it takes one hour thirty
minutes to Uhuru Peak (5895m.) Descend to Horombo Hut for dinner and
overnight.
Day 6. Moshi/Arusha/Nairobi
Descent is rapid. After breakfast, walk down to Marangu Gate for transfer
to Moshi. Dinner and overnight in Moshi
Day 7. Arusha/Nairobi
Depart Moshi in the morning by a shuttle back to Nairobi arriving approx.
1830 hrs
LEMOSHO ROUTE
