ABSOLUTE KILIMANJARO CHALLENGE

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Day 1 | Arrival

Upon arrival in Tanzania - Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. All of the hotels we use offer comfort with rooms with hot showers, swimming pools, pleasant staff and Wi-Fi access. Your tour Manager will brief you on your forthcoming climb in the evening, answer your questions and make sure you are properly equipped for the climb, providing rental gear when necessary.

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Day 2 | Trekking From Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut

A morning pre-climb briefing and introductions with our team precede the drive to Kilimanjaro Park's Eastern Gate: Marangu, which lies at 1,860 m. Here, your head guide arranges all necessary permits and registration for rescue and search services before you start the walk to Mandara Hut’s 2,700 m. The trail takes you through rain forest with its high probability of rain showers, so bring a raincoat.

ELEVATION 1,860 m to 2,700 m  |  HIKING TIME 5-7 hours  | DISTANCE 11 km  |  DIFFICULTY Medium  |  HABITAT Rainforest

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Day 3 | Trekking From Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut

Early in the morning after breakfast, the group will depart Mandara Hut to start a moderate trek towards the second high altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720 m). When you reach the camp on this day, you will be treated to views of two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi.

Several hours after lunch you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Kibo Hut with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then hike back down to Horombo Hut where dinner will be prepared for you

ELEVATION: 3,720 m to 4,700 m  |  HIKING TIME: 4-8 hours  |  DISTANCE: 10 km  |  DIFFICULTY: Medium  |  HABITAT: Alpine desert

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Day 5 | Trekking from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

On this day, right after breakfast the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,700 m). The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the climbing to Kilimanjaro's summit. When you reach the camp you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink lots of water.

ELEVATION: 3,720 m to 4,700 m  |  HIKING TIME: 4-8 hours  |  DISTANCE: 10 km  |  DIFFICULTY: Medium  |  HABITAT: Alpine desert

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Day 6 | Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Horombo Hut

Night departure from Kibo Hut (4,700 m) and the start of your trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit: Uhuru peak (5,895 m). This stretch of Marangu Route is of a moderate physical difficulty, but high altitude puts any climbers body to the test. For the entire length of the trekking each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will be monitoring your stamina and mental resolve. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Kibo Camp and after a two-hour rest continue your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m).

ELEVATION: 4,700 m to 5,895 m then 5,895 m to 3,720 m

HIKING TIME: 9-12 hours |  DISTANCE: 16 km  |  DIFFICULTY: High  |  HABITAT: Arctic

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Day 7 | Descent from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park's exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.

ELEVATION: 3,720 m to 1,860 m  |  HIKING TIME: 5-6 hours  |  DISTANCE: 18 km  |  DIFFICULTY: Medium  |  HABITAT: Rainforest

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Enjoy the tranquility of your hotel before the airport transfer.