DETAILED ITINERARY
ARRIVAL:
Airport collection and drive to overnight in L'Oasis Lodge in Arusha. (Dinner included)
DAY 1:
After breakfast 08:30 you drive to the start of the Rongai route It takes about four hours due to the rough road. On arrive at the gate a short rest whilst formality are completed. After about 3 hours hiking you reach the first cave where you have lunch and rest. Overnight stay near the cave. Altitude 1,800 mtrs. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 2:
The hiking starts at 08:30 after breakfast, lunch is served in the second cave, you then continue hiking to the third cave where you will overnight. Circa 6-7 hours hiking for this day magnificent views of the Kenyan plains below and Mawenzi tarn above. Altitude 3,800 mtrs. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 3:
Extra Day To Acclimatise Ones Self Better At Mawenzi Tarn. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 4:
Breakfast is served around 07:00. The hiking begins through the high alpine desert, between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. lunch is served between School Hut and Kibo Hut Ultimately you arrive at Kibo Hut and camp over night near Kibo Hut. Altitude 4,700 mtrs. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 5:
Short walks to places of interest or time to gather ones strength for the final attempt on the peak at around midnight, one should reach Uhuru for the most wonderful of sights, dawn on the Roof of Africa! Altitude 5,895 mtrs. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 6:
After time for photos and to enjoy the view return to Kibo Hut for refreshments and after a much deserved rest on to Horombo encampment. Overnight camp. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 7:
You leave Horombo at 07:30 and descend to Marangu gate via Mandara Hut. The walk takes circa 5-6 hours. On arrival at the gate you will receive your Certificate of Accomplishment and be taken by our vehicle back to your lodge for a much needed hot shower and rest. Overnight L'Oasis Lodge. (Arusha). (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 8:
Departure Day: Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for those returning home. For those taking one of our Zanzibar or Mount Kilimanjaro / Mount Meru extensions, collection/transfer as described in tour description. (Breakfast included)
INCLUDES:
Airport Transfers - Arrival & Departure
Park fees
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Ranger fees
4X4 transport
Experienced English Speaking Driver - Guide
Full Board Accommodations (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Flying Doctors Service
Bottled Water
NB:
"The price of this Package does not include Tips / Gratuities for the poters guides, as in the rest of the world tips are given only when the Clients are satisfied with service they have been given. It is customary however to tip ones guides and porters, guidelines will be given."
EXCLUDES:
Travel insurance if needed
Local & International flights
Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
Expenses of a personal nature
Airport Taxes
Gratuities for safari guide and safari chef (please tip separately)
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