DAY ONE: 1

MARANGU
You will be picked from your hotel and then drive from Mombasa (via Taveta or from Nairobi via Namanga to the base Hotel Kibo, Dik Dik, Marangu Hotel, or even Capricorn hotel. Check in and hire the equipment if not carried and meet your guide. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

DAY TWO:1

MANDERA HUT.
Today you will begin the climb to Mandera Hut (9,070ft.) three to four hours, situated near a volcanic cone. Lunch at this hut and rest in the afternoon. Overnight at the Mandera Hut.

DAY THREE:1

HOROMBO HUT.
Today the route takes you through forests and then open Savannah terrain. Overnight at Horombo Hut (12,335ft/3,670m).

DAY FOUR:1

KIBO HUT.
Continue your ascent walking for approximately 5 miles at a slow pace because of the altitude. The night is spent at the Kibo Hut (15,520 ft/4,730m).

DAY FIVE:1

HOROMBO HUT.
Start the final ascent at around 01.00hrs to Gilmans Point (18,655 ft) which is reached after about 5 hours. You then continue for about another 1 hour to the summit, Uhuru Point (19,340ft/5,595m). Return to Horombo Hut for overnight.

DAY SIX1:

MARANGU HOTEL.
Finally descent via Mandera Hut to your base hotel for dinner and overnight

DAY SEVEN:1
Drive back to either Nairobi via Namanga or Mombasa via Taveta.

End of the safari.

TEMPERATURE: LOWER SLOPES -
Day Time 15 to 20 centigrade
Nights Chilly - 5 centigrad
Higher Altitude day time 5 to 6 centigrade
Night Dropping to -10 centigrade
Night Dropping to -10 centigrade.

TIPS ON WHAT TO BRING.
Anorak, Fleece, Walking Boots, Training Shoes, Waterproof Jacket, Shirts, Trousers, Skirts, Socks, Gloves, Sun Hat, Balaclava/Woolen Hat, Gaiters, Thermal, Towel, Toiletries, Toilet paper, Sun Glasses, Snow Goggles, Mineral Water, Walking Pole, Crampons, Torch/Flash Light, Sun cream/Sun Block, Lip Salve, Whistle, Penknife, Day Pack, Camera, Films emergency foil blanket, Four season sleeping bags, Water Purification Kit and First Aid Kit.

Price per person Euro 1225.00.

PRICE INCLUDES:
Transfer to/from the gate, park fees, hut/camping fees, rescue fees Meals, tea, coffee, guide porters and tents.

PRICE EXCLUDES:
Tips, drinks, climbing gears, sleeping bags and all items of personal use.