About EST Adventure
About EST Adventure
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Details
During this 10 day long trek expedition, you will climb to Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895m), the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. Also, you will go on a safari trip in Ngoro Ngoro National Park, located in Northern Tanzania.
For this expedition, you must possess a high level of fitness. Previous hiking experience at altitudes up to 4000 above sea level is mandatory.
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- Adrenaline chasers
- Wildlife enthusiasts
- People who want to learn or improve in climbing
- People who want to experience African Safari
Requirements
- You need to have high level of fitness.
- Previous hiking experience at altitudes up to 4000 above sea level is mandatory.
- Age requirement between 18 - 70 years of age.
Detailed Daily Program
Description
Kilimanjaro, the “Mountain of Greatness”, is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. While you may have your own reasons for wanting to climb Kilimanjaro, one thing is common among all those who visit – the desire to stand on the highest peak of Africa. Climbing Kilimanjaro is a demanding, challenging feat. Yet, despite its immense height, Mount Kilimanjaro can be climbed successfully by any reasonably fit person. No technical skills are necessary, making Kilimanjaro the highest, most accessible, “walkable” mountain on the planet.
On this 10 day long Kilimanjaro Trek Adventure, you will traverse several different ecosystems – walking through rain forests as well as alpine meadows, through rocky ravines and past lunar landscapes to the spectacular summit of Africa’s highest peak. The towering snow-covered cone rising majestically from fertile green foothills is definitely something worth experiencing. For those still entirely unacquainted with the mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro is a volcano situated quite close to where Africa’s three main tectonic plates meet. This classic trek follows the most popular route to Mount Kilimanjaro and is the only one serviced by mountain huts that provide protection from the elements. This exhilarating six-day climb is fully supported by a team of experienced professional mountain guides and porters.
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Arusha
Meeting at Kilimanjaro airport. Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
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Marangu
Hiking time: 5h
Distance: Approximately 8.1 km
Habitat: Mountain forestThe drive from Arusha to the Kilimanjaro National Park gates takes about 2h. The journey takes us through the village of Marangu, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. Porters will be seen arranging and loading their packs containing food, water, cooking gas as well as your personal equipment.
You now leave the Park gates and ascend along a cleared ridge trail through the rainforest. The forest, suffused with mist and dripping with beards of moss, is also where most of Kilimanjaro’s animals are to be found.
Your first overnight stop will be at Mandara Hut, consisting of a group of wooden A-framed huts in a forest clearing.
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Mandara
Hiking time: 6h
Distance: Approximately 11.6 km
Habitat: MoorlandFrom Mandara Hut the trail passes through a short stretch of forest, skirts the base of the Maundi Crater and then emerges into the transition from rain forest to moorland. It is well worth a short detour to scramble up the rim of the Maundi Crater for your first really impressive view of the Kibo Crater. On a clear day, Kibo will glimmer in the distance, showing off her majestic glaciers in the morning sun. Once you are in the open moorland you will get a chance to see some of Kilimanjaro’s most spectacular plants – the endemic giant lobelia which can grow to 3 m in height, as well as the giant groundsel (Senecia Kilimanjari), which can reach heights of 5m! After 6 hours trekking from here, you reach the Horombo Hut.
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Horombo
Hiking time: 3h
Distance: Approximately 5 km
Habitat: MoorlandHorombo Hut is a village of huts perched on a small plateau. Horombo is normally bustling with hikers, guides and porters, permeated with adventure and excitement. You will meet both ascending and descending hikers here. This extra day and night at Horombo is meant for additional acclimatization. A day here provides an opportunity for you to acclimatize to the altitude gradually, to help maximize your chances of climbing all the way to the summit. This hike will further assist with the process of acclimatization. Retire to bed early and get your last good night’s rest.
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Kibo Hut
Hiking time: 6h
Distance: Approximately 9.6 km
Habitat: Alpine desertAfter breakfast you will continue your ascent into the Alpine desert habitat. Situated in the barren Alpine desert is Kibo Hut, a house built of stone blocks.
The summit is now a further 1195m up and you will make your final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, ski pole and thermal clothing for your summit bid. This should include replacing your headlamp and camera batteries and making sure that you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing, it would be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask. Go to bed early, around 7pm, and try to get as much rest and sleep as possible.
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Uhuru Peak
Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 6 hours to descend to Horombo
Distance: Approximately 5.4 km ascent and 15 km descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summitYou will wake around 11.30 in the evening, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman’s point (5681m), which is located on the rim of the crater. From Gillman’s Point, it is normal to encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. After a short rest you will gather all the gear you left behind for the ascent and will head down to Horombo Hut (3 hours) for your overnight stop.
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Marangu
Hiking time: 6h
Distance: Approximately 19.7 kmAfter breakfast you will continue your descent, passing the Mandara Hut, down to the Marangu gate. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. The climbers who reached Gillman’s Point (5685m) will be issued green certificates, and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) will receive gold certificates. You now drive back to Arusha for a long-overdue hot shower, dinner and celebration!
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Ngoro Ngoro
This is the day we make the long drive through northern Tanzania. Our destination is the National park Lake Manyara – a place that is hard to believe exists. After checking in, we will make a short trek along the rim of the crater. This is the Africa from stories and films, but it not a place for just any person. Accommodation at safari lodge.
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Ngoro Ngoro
The safari ride in the Ngoro Ngoro crater will begin at dawn. We can expect to encounter the “great 5” as well as many other magnificent African animals. Experiencing the African wilderness within arm’s reach is guaranteed. In the afternoon we will return to Aruhsa. We can make a stop to get gifts and souvenirs for family and friends back home. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Arusha
Departure day.
Tools and Equipment
What We Provide
- Guide at the Ngoro Ngoro Conservation Area & lake Manyara
- Transfer by 4×4 jeeps during safari
- Permits and fees for the Ngoro Ngoro Conservation Area and lake Manyara
- Oxygen cylinder in emergency use
- Amref flying doctors in the mountain in case of an emergency
- A cook, porters and other staff during the Kilimanjaro ascent
- Professional guide during the ascent, according to the program
Bring Your Own
- Health Insurance
- Visa
- Personal Costs
13 Pictures of the Kilimanjaro Trek Adventure
About Usangi
About Usangi
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What’s the hike like? The hike is moderate to strenuous. First day is hike, that last 3 to 4 hours, with easy pace. You will walk on mountain trail. It is safe and solid. It can be rainy because we will walk through rain forest. Second day the hike is moderate, but you should walk slowly because it is more than 3000 above sea level. Third day is for rest and acclimatization at Horombo huts. Fourth day we will walk 4-5 hours to Kibo hut. Fifth day is the summit day when you walk up 6-8 hours and back 3-4 hours. What’s the safari like? The safari ride in the Ngoro Ngoro crater will begin at dawn. We can expect to encounter the “great 5” as well as many other magnificent African animals. Experiencing the African wilderness within arm’s reach is guaranteed. Accommodation will be in a typically African lodge, nice and warm, with hospitality our host. Which flights should I book? You should book flights to Kilimanjaro airport (Arusha, Tanzania).
- Accommodation at the hotel 3* , double rooms, full board
- Accommodation at 3* lodge during safari , double rooms, full board
- Accommodation in mountain huts during the Kilimanjaro ascent, full board
- Accommodation at the “Kibo” lodge in rooms that sleep several people, full board
All rooms in our expeditions are twin rooms, when the accommodation is in a hotel (during the beginning and end of an expedition). When you climb to a higher altitude, you will be accommodated in mountain huts in Atlas, Morocco, Kilimanjaro, Damavand and Elbrus. Those rooms would be with 4 – 8 beds per room with their own bathroom.
