Trooper Challenge - Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb 2022
Schedule
Tue Dec 27 2022 at 06:00 am to Tue Jan 03 2023 at 03:00 pm
Location
Parklands Baptist Church | Nairobi, NA
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MT KILIMANJARO CLIMB:- TROOPER CHALLENGE 2022 ITINERARY - DEC 27TH 2022. TO JAN 3RD. 2023.Day 1:
TUESDAY, DEC. 27TH 2022 0600HRS
Nairobi to Moshi.
Depart from Parksides Hotel. The journey to Moshi takes between 6 and 7 hours, including the stop at the border.
Day 2:
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28TH 2022
Transfer from Moshi to Mt. Kilimanjaro Gate, Marangu Gate, Kilimanjaro National Park afterour breakfast.
The Climb here begins through the lower rainforest, up to Mandara Hut for 3-4 hours, at 2750m, where we shall have
our 1st stay overnight in the built chalets.
Day 3:
THURSDAY, DEC. 29TH 2022
Climb out above the forest and continue trekking past the Maundi crater, to ascend to the open moorland - this should take about 5-6 hours.
We Camp at Horombo Hut at an altitude of 3720m above the sea level.
Day 4:
FRIDAY, DEC. 30TH 2022
Spent An extra day is spent at Horombo camp. This will help in acclimatizing before we head to our final camp for the summit. We will ascend few meters during the day and later come back for lunch. Then maximize on a good rest as we prepare for the summit day the following day.
Day 5:
SATURDAY, DEC. 31ST 2022 08:00AM
The trek to Kibo Huts via the saddle takes 4-5 hours (4720m) through Alpine Desert. Early dinner and rest before midnight departure for the summit!
Day 6.
SUNDAY, JAN. 1ST 2023 23:00HOURS
The Summit Night/Morning. We shall have Early midnight light breakfast. The steepest part of the route is to Gilman’s Point 5700m, which takes about 5-6 hours. There is another 90 minutes of trekking through snow until you continue around the crater to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in the whole of Africa! The descent to Kibo Huts takes about 2-3 hours where you can rest, refresh yourself and continue to walk back to Horombo Huts - 3 hours.
Day 7
MONDAY, JAN. 2ND 2023
7:00AM
After breakfast Horombo, we descend via Mandara Huts (3-4 hours) all the way down to Marangu Gate (2 hours), We shall have our final meal - Hot Lunch in the mountain and the Marangu entry Gate, thereafter we are picked by our vehicle and transfered back to Moshi for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8
TUESDAY, JAN. 3RD 2023 08:00AM Moshi to Nairobi.
We shall be picked approximately by the shuttle bus at our choice of approximately scheduled time. We will organize this to our wishes in advance. Moshi - Nairobi, 6 - 7 hours including border crossing. Drop off at Parkside Hotel
The cost of the Climb Ksh 49,500.
INCLUSIVES ARE::
All Activities, Sightseeing + Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary
Services of Porters, Local Guides and Cooks. & 6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 4 Dinners
Return Shuttle Bus Nairobi to Moshi and Moshi to Nairobi
Accommodation: Hotel (2 Nights) Bed and Breakfast only. Hut (4 Nights)
Transport Public Shuttle
Exclusive:- Meals on Transit and Potter/Guide Tips
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Where is it happening?
Parklands Baptist Church, Ring Road Westlands,Nairobi, KenyaEvent Location & Nearby Stays: