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We took them there and they conquered. Mt Kilimanjaro at 5895m (19340ft) high is the highest mountain in Africa and the world's tallest free standing mountain.
Kilimanjaro....the roof top of Africa
Northern Tanzania holds the jewel in the crown when it comes to African mountains. Kilimanjaro is the highest free standing mountain in the world, and the so called 'Roof of Africa'. Situated in close proximity stands another great mountain - Mt Meru. Follow links below to find out how Shidolya can take you there!
Marangu Route (huts)
Machame Route (tents) Without doubt the most spectacular route up the mountain with stunning sightings of the rim’s glaciers
Rongai Route – (huts) The route looks over Kenya & the Taita Hills
Londrosi/Shira Route – (tents) A fairly easy route covered in 5 days instead of 6. Great glacier views. Sites include the ‘Cathedral’ & ‘Needle peaks’.
Umbwe Route – (tents & huts) Spectacular views, this route offers you the opportunity to camp on the crater rim!
Walking excursions to the Moorlands & Forest areas are also available on request.
Day 2: Second days walking, covers about 15km (5-7) hours. After a short walk, emerge from the forest belt on the grasslands to Horombo Hut (3750m).
Day 3: A hard day's climb to Kibo Hut (4700m) covering 13km over (6-7 hours) crossing terrain of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. Here take a chance to relax on arrival as the next stage begins shortly after midnight (01.00 am). This falls on day 4.
Day 4: Early start around 01.00 with frequent stops to catch breath in the thin starlit air. This is the steepest and most demanding section of the climb. This takes 5 hours to reach Gillman's point (5681m) to see the sun rise behind Mawenzi. Another 45 minutes walk around the crater and up to the highest point Uhuru Peak (5895m) the summit of Africa. Descend down to Horombo Hut.
Day 5: It is a much easier day as we have the luxury of walking down hill on the way to Marangu Gate for transfer to Arusha / Moshi.
Day 1: Drive from Arusha to Machame gate complete the necessary arrangement, then trek to Machame Hut for dinner and overnight. Altitude 3000m.
Day 2: from Machame hut, trek to Shira hut for dinner and overnight. Altitude 3500m.
Day 3: Shira hut trek to Baranco hut for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Trek from Baranco to Barafu hut for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Barafu to the summit of Africa 5895m and return to Horombo hut for dinner. Altitude 3400m.
Day 6: From Horombo is an easy walk down hill to Marangu gate where you will be picked up to transfer to Arusha / Moshi.
Mountain hiking up Mt. Meru. Two treks are available:
The Peak Route – takes you to the highest point
The Crater Route – takes you on a separate route to the isolated crater
Mt Meru is Africa's 4th largest mountain standing at 4556 meters above sea level. Overlooking Arusha, the tourist hub of Tanzania, and situated in Arusha National Park, it provides climbers with an easily accessible and relatively short challenge (usually 3 day). Noted for its interesting geological structures and a diverse range of vegetation zones. Shidolya provides an excellent 3 Day Climb with a professional guide and armed ranger (there are wild animals here!) Good boots and warm clothing are a must.
Mt Meru Summit 4566m Little Meru: 3820m Momella Gate: 1500m
Day 1: Leave Arusha at 8.30 a.m. for Momella gate, altitude 1,550 m. Complete necessary arrangements including an armed ranger. Start trek, passing Kitoto and Njeku waterfalls. The ascent through the forest takes 4-5 hrs. Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut at 2,500m.
Day 2: From Miriakamba ascend to Saddle via Meru crater. Enjoy the magnificent view of Kilimanjaro. This part of the trek takes about 4-5 hrs. Afternoon visit to Little Meru. At 2 a.m. the following morning, ascend to the summit (4,566 m).
Day 3: From the summit, descend to Saddle hut for breakfast. Walk back to Miriakamba for lunch. Afternoon final descent to Momella gate for transfer back to Arusha.
Health Requirements For Hiking & Climbing:
For those wishing to climb either Meru or Kilimanjaro you should be in good physical condition. The key with Kilimanjaro especially is patience and it is suggested that you take your time to acclimatise. One should be wary of Altitude Sickness when ascending, and your professional guides are well versed in ensuring that all safety needs are monitored and dealt with.
Altitude sickness affects people when they ascend above around 2500m. There are no hard or fast rules as to who it will affect. The way to stop it getting worse or to combat mountain sickness is to descend. Mild symptoms vary from lethargy, head aches, dizziness and loss of appetite. There are certain things that you can do to prevent acute mountain sickness:
Ascend slowly
keep hydrated: drink lots of liquids, as dehydration can occur by loss of water by sweating and breathing
Avoid sedatives and alcohol
Shidolya's professional guides will ensure that all necessary steps are taken to ensure that you do not develop acute mountain sickness, and in the event of sickness, will deal appropriately with any given situation.
CLIENTS COMMENTS:
"We
went to Kilimanjaro for trekking and Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti
for a Safari. The Guides, porters, office staff were all knowledgeable,
helpful, friendly and very nice. The trek was beautiful and very challenging
and the Safari was unbelievable. Highly recommended company is Shidolya."
"We had a brilliant time climbing Kilimanjaro. Ronean and Hermit were excellent, Augusti a brilliant cook. And the porters –Augustria and Peters were always helpful and friendly. The efficiency of Shidolya impressed me. Always quick to return e-mails and punctual. I will recommend them to future travellers and may be return again one day. Thank you all for taking us to the roof of Africa." George Burette, U.K
"What a wonderful two weeks with Shidolya! We went to Kilimanjaro for six days trek with guide and porters - Excellent! Pole pole all the way to the top. Our guide was Fraterni. He and the porters staff did a great job. Great food, great equipment, even great weather. Then off to Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater with guide Isaac – got to be the best in the business!" Brian and Clay - USA.
"We have just come back from Kilimanjaro. We cannot be recognised under all the mud we have been Swimming in today. We did the Machame route and it was really tough. The fourth night when we climbed to the top was the hardest night of our lives. Now when we are here it feels incredible that we have done the Mountain! Four of us reached the Uhuru peak, one Stella point and one got mountain sickness and had to go back. We would like to thank Shidolya for helping us with everything on this trip, special thanks to Eduardo and Simon who guided us to the top. Thank you" Lotta - SWEDEN
"It was a 4 days trek to Mount Meru with game drive. It was an excellent and successful trip, highlighted by incredible wildlife views and a sunrise summit. Shidolya was a wise choice for this trip very well organised and well staffed. We especially appreciated Zacharia’s fine meals, he even sumitted with us. All in all, a great four days." Kelly and Kelly – U.K
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