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DAY 01:
08:30 Hours depart Nairobi & transfer to Sirimon gate 2600m. Begin acclimatization hike to Old Moses Camp about 3300m for overnight [3 hrs]
Picnic lunch & dinner.
DAY 02:
After breakfast hike gradually through the Moorland into Mackinder's Valley to reach Shipton's camp 4200m for overnight [6-7 hours]
Picnic lunch & dinner.
DAY 03:
Proceed to American Camp 4250m via Hausberg Col. for camping [6 hours]
DAY 04:
Pre-dawn attempt Pt. Lenana 4985m and descend to Mintos/Hall tarn area 4300m for overnight in tents [6 hours]
DAY 05:
Descend to Chogoria Park gate 300m for overnight in Meru Mount Kenya Bandas.
DAY 06:
Descend via the forest and connect with the vehicle to transfer
you back to Nairobi.
PACKAGES INCLUDES
- TRANSPORT TO & FROM THE MOUNTAIN
- ALL PORTERS / GUIDE & COOK FEE
- ALL THREE MEALS A DAY ON THE MOUNTAIN
- ALL PARK ENTRY / HUT FEES
- A CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT`
THE PACKAGES DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- PERSONAL CLIMBING GEAR/CLOTHING'S/RUCKSACK
- PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE
- BEVERAGES/MINERAL WATER
- ANYTHING OF PERSONAL NATURE.
- TIPPING OF THE GUIDE / PORTERS
What to bring
- Headlamp
- Walking pole(s)/
- Sleeping Bag,
- Gaiters: To keep mud, rocks, and snow out of your boots.
- Water purification: This is essential as water for drinking is taken directly from mountain streams.
- Hiking Boots: This is the most important item on the list. You'll need a comfortable/waterproof pair of hiking boots which offer plenty of support.Make sure they are broken in before you get to Kilimanjaro!
Other Check list (limit yourself)
- 1 set of thermal underwear (top & bottom)
- 1 sleeping bag (rating 0 C or four seasons)
- 1 warm jersey/sweater (wool)
- 1 sleeping pad/mat
- 1 pair of track suit top & bottom
- 1 light towel
- 1 polar fleece/down vest
- 1 pair of light loose fitting cotton trousers
- 1 waterproof jacket (with a hood) & pants
- 1 to 2 long sleeves shirts (cotton/wool)
- 4 pairs of thermal hiking socks
- 2 to 3 T-shirts/shirts
- 2 pairs of thermal socks liner
- 2 to 3 pairs of shorts (with pockets)
- 1 pair of hiking boots
- 1 wide brimmed hat / baseball cap
- 1 pair of sneakers/trainers/takkies
- 1 pair of warm heavy weight gloves/mittens
- 1 pair of gaiters
- 1 pair of light weight gloves (inner gloves)
- 1 bandana
- 1 pair of sunglasses/mountaineering glasses
- 1 balaclava
- 1 wool hat
- 1 warm scarf
NB: Make sure that your boots are waterproof
USEFUL EQUIPMENT:
- 2 x 2 litres water bottles (camel bags preferably)
- 1 head lamp (plus spare batteries & bulb)
- 1 pair of walking/ski poles
- 1 pocket swiss army knife
- 2 - 3 packets of moist towelettes.
- 1 travel pillow (optional)
- Personal Items & Toiletries:
- toothpaste & tooth brush, body lotion, toilet paper and other personal hygiene items. (Ladies, please carry some sanitary toiletries as being at high altitude may alter your cycle).
- Photographic (optional):
- 1 camera (plus spare batteries),film & tripod stand,different lenses,
- 1 pair of binoculars,video camera,video tapes, battery packs.
- Miscellaneous (Optional):
- notebook, pencil, sketchbook, masking tape, zip loc plastic bags, ear plugs, address list for post cards, map of Kilimanjaro (the trip leader will have one).
HEALTH:
- Yellow Fever: This is compulsory and a certificate might be requested on arrival at the airport. Please make sure that you have the shot in time.
- Malaria: There are various types of medicine on the market today used for prevention and treatment of malaria. We recommend that you consult your doctor on which prophylactics to take.
- Water purification tablets - On the mountain, we use water from the streams. Although drinking water will be boiled first, it is advisable to add a tablet or two - to be on the safe side.
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS):
This is a condition commonly experienced at high altitude. In most cases, this can be avoided by following guidelines on hiking pace, eating, resting and fluid intake. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the various affects that altitude can cause.
(Please consult your doctor on use of Diamox - tablets used by some mountaineers to help them cope with the effects of altitude). Personal medical supplies (optional): As your tour leaders, we will carry a group medical kit.
Some items that you might want to carry would include; aspirin, imodium, laxatives, antibiotics, bandages, malaria tablets, gauze, adhesives, betadine, throat lozenges, eye drops, sun block, lip balm, moleskin antihistamine tablets and cream.
TECHNICAL MOUNTAINEERS – TECHICAL CLIMB AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Technical rock Boots Helmet
Harness 1 Pair of Hinged-strap on
Crampons Ropes Belay Device
Rappel pre Sock
Cordelette Personal Rack
Jumars Petzel Stop
Locking Carabineers Standard Carabineers
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