6 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro - By Road
Departs and terminates in Mombasa, Kenya
From our Mombasa Kenya safari directory.
We offer the 6 days, 5 overnights Mombasa-Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing expedition via the marangu route.
We connect from the Kenyan coast by road transport to Moshi or Marangu via the Taveta border point.
This is an ego expedition! A challenging physical and mental excise that satiates the human self.
The Mount Kilimanjaro expedition that takes us to the roof of Africa “Uhuru peak” on a 6 days 5 nights hike is popular with European visitors on charter holiday vacation packages to the Kenyan coast.
This is a cross border Kenya Tanzania adventure expedition with scenic drives through the tsavo west national park of Kenya. We enter Tanzania through the border town of Taveta to Moshi or Marangu.
Ideal for all ages, 18-60 years, the physically fit and those that have a desire to conquer the roof of Africa.
Departs from: Mombasa city, Bamburi Beach, Nyali beach, Shanzu beach, Kikambala beach, Tiwi beach, Diani beach, Kilifi beach, Watamu beach and Malindi beach hotels, cottages, villas Kenya coast.
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Jan to March and July to October |
Kilimanjaro National Park is located near Moshi, Tanzania and is approximately 1,665 sq. km (643 sq mi). It is centered on Mount Kilimanjaro, and covers an area of 753 km². In the 1910s, Mount Kilimanjaro and its forests was declared a game reserve by the German colonial government. Mt. Kilimanjaro, standing at 5,895 metres (19,340 ft), can be climbed all year round although the best months are January to March, July through to October. During the rainy season, visibility is poor and climbing conditions difficult. You have to be in good physical condition to attempt a climb on this mountain. At Natural World Mombasa Safaris, we organize safaris to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and over the years, have acquired formidable experience in climbing safaris.
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South Coast hotels Appr. 0630hrs. |
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North Coast hotels Appr. 0730hrs. |
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Tuesdays & Saturdays |
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| Day 1: MOMBASA – TAVETA - MOSHI |
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Our Kilimanjaro climbing expedition begins with a road connection journey from Mombasa and Kenya coast beaches to Moshi or marangu through the Taveta Kenya/Tanzania border point.......
Early departure from our hotel. Proceed to the Taveta border crossing into Tanzania with views of Tsavo West en-route. After immigration formalities at the border, we continue on to Moshi. Lunch in Moshi town. The afternoon will be spent sorting out climbing gear and meeting our guide for briefing.
Dinner at a modest hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
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| Day 2: MOSHI - MANDARA |
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An early breakfast at Moshi. We drive the 45 kms to the Marangu gate, which is at 1,860m. We trek to the Mandara hut, 2,744m through dense semi-tropical rain forest. Meals and overnight at the hut.
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| Day 3: MANDARA – HOROMBO HUT |
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It will be an early start for the approximately 10-hours ascend towards Horombo. The landscape becomes more rugged and rocky but with superb views of both Mawenzi & Kibo peaks in view. We spend our 2nd night at Horombo at an altitude of 3,716m.
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| Day 4: HOROMBO – KIBO HUT |
The ascent is stiff. The 13 kms, 6-hours walk takes us to Kibo hut at 4,732m above sea level. Unique mountain vegetation like cactus, groundswell and Lobelia appears. Overnight at Kibo hut.
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| Day 5: KIBO – UHURU PEAK - HOROMBO |
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The final attempt at the summit is made in the early hours of the morning at 0200hrs. It will take about 5 hours to climb the steepest and most difficult route to Gilman’s point at 5,681m. From Gilman’s, it takes us about 2 hours to Uhuru peak standing at 5,681m. After celebrations, we will descend to Horombo for dinner and overnight.
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| DAY 6: HOROMBO – MOSHI - MOMBASA |
Descend is rapid now. We will be at Marangu by mid-morning. After breakfast, we drive to Moshi for lunch. We later proceed to Mombasa via the Taveta border town to arrive Mombasa in the evening. Drop off at our respective hotels.
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| Each of 2 persons |
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| Each of 4 persons |
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| Each of 6 persons |
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| Flight options to Tanzania Kilimanjaro Airport available on request |
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| Arrangement includes:- |
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Round road transfers: Hotel – Moshi – Hotel |
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Accommodation at Moshi or Marangu on day 1 |
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Professional mountain guides and porters |
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Park entrance & rescue fees |
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Accommodation on mountain huts |
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The Flying Doctors |
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All meals on expedition |
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Visa fees for Tanzania, tips and gratuity to guides and porters |
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Climbing gear and sleeping bags (these can be hired at Moshi or Marangu) |
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What to bring on safari |
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Items of a personal nature |
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What Visitors say about this Safari
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Testimonial
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