Conquer Africa's highest peak, Gaze at the vast plains and ice fields of Africa, Experience an incredible African sunrise from Mt Kilimajaro
This classic trek is the most popular route, and the only one serviced by mountain huts to keep you well protected from the elements. It's the most direct route to the summit and covers the 67 km trail in just 5 days (or sometimes 6 if you decide to take some extra time to acclimatise). Although it can be busy, the route is well maintained and is a fabulous trek to the spectacular summit of Mt Kilimanjaro.
Physical Rating: 5 Culture Shock Rating: 4 Accommodation: Hotels (2 nts), national park mountain huts (4 nts) Transportation: Minivan, trekking Trip Style: Intrepid Active Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group Departure: Departure is guaranteed Budget: Allow USD $50 for meals not included.
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Duration
7 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
Day
Destination
Description
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport/Marangu
Admire the cloud-covered summit of tomorrow's challenge - Mt Kilimanjaro.
Day 2
Mandara Hut
Enticing bird calls and glimpses of different types of monkeys make this rainforest walk incredibly rewarding.
Day 3
Horombo Hut
Get muscles pumping on a trek to Horombo Hut and spend the night in the shadow of twin snow-tipped peaks.
Day 4
Kibo Hut
Hike through hauntingly beautiful moorland forests of hanging moss and skirt the stark moonscape of the Saddle to reach Kibo Hut.
Day 5
Summit
At midnight, zig-zag up a scree slope by lamplight and pass along the rim of a crater to get up to the highest point in Africa. The views from here are unforgettable and so is the sense of achievement as you look down over ice fields and distant plains.
Days 6-7
Marangu/Kilimanjaro Airport
Descend through alpine meadows and rainforest.
Dates/Pricing
Disclaimer
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time of printing/posting. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices
at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2007 and 31 December
2007, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full.
For trips departing beyond 31 December 2007, prices are indicative only. The
itineraries and dates online and in our printed brochures are applicable
from 01 January 2007 until 31 December 2007. Beyond 31 December 2007 dates
and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All
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