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 Plot 29-A Karanga DriveP.O. Box 855, Moshi-Kilimanjaro t/f: +255 27 27 50248 Email: info@ahsantetours.com Ahsante Toursis a locally-owned tour operator that specialize in mountain climbing, wildlife safaris and beach holidays... Featured Trekking Trip Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho…The Lemosho Route: is an unspoilt, remote, little used and beautiful way…
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Kilimanjaro Climb - Rongai Route 6 Days
Starting from the north- eastern side of the mountain near the Kenyan border, the Rongai Route rises above the Amboseli plains and approach the summit of Kilimanjaro west of the Mawenzi peak. It is an unfrequented route and is also the easiest camping approach to Uhuru Peak. The descent normally uses the Marangu Route.
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Trip Dates:2009
- To be published soon Price: 2010
$ 2,070 solo $ 1,880 pp 2-4 climbers $ 1,700 pp 5-9 climbers $ 1,550 pp 10+ climbers Duration: 6 Days
Group Size:
2 -16 Activities:
- Non-technical Climbing - Sigh Seeing Accomodation:
Mountain tents, 5 nights; lodges/hotels, 2 nights Rongai Route Features: The easiest summit-bound route on the mountain - Wildlife can be seen on the lower slopes - One of the least popualar routes to the summit - Joins the Marangu Route at Kibo Hut - Beautiful views of the northern part of the Kilimanjaro and surrounding Animal life: - Below 4,000m: Blue monkeys, colobus monkeys, baboons, antelopes, mongooses, civets, elands, elephants and buffaloes, wild-dogs, leopards, and even lions on the Shira Plateau. Birdlife: Buzzards and eagles Best time to visit: Late June to October and late December to early March 6-Day Itinerary via Kikelewa: D01: Loitoktok Gate - Simba Camp Ascent: 2, 300 meters to 2,668 meters Distance: 11.57 km D02: Simba Camp - Kikelewa Camp Ascent: 2,668 meters to 3,679 meters Distance: 15 km D03: Kikelewa Camp - Mawenzi Tarn Hut Ascent: 3,679 meters to 4,330 meters Distance: 7 km D04: Mawenzi Tarn Hut - Kibo Huts Ascent: 4,330 meters to 4,700meters Distance: 7 km D05: Kibo Huts - UHURU PEAK - Horombo Huts Ascent/Descent: 4,700 meters to 5,895 meters to 3,700 meters Distance: 19 km D06: Horombo Huts - Marangu Gate Descent: 3,700 meters to 1,700 meters Distance: 18.8 km Gear List
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Trip Dates:2009
- To be published soon Price: 2010
$ 2,070 solo $ 1,880 pp 2-4 climbers $ 1,700 pp 5-9 climbers $ 1,550 pp 10+ climbers Duration: 6 Days
Group Size:
2 -16 Activities:
- Non-technical Climbing - Sigh Seeing Accomodation:
Mountain tents, 5 nights; lodges/hotels, 2 nights The key to staying comfortable while on an active trip is layering. To get maximum comfort with minimum weight, you need versatile layers that mix and match to create the right amount of insulation, ventilation and weather protection. Try to bring only what is necessary - this will help you and the field staff. Weather During the Kilimanjaro climb weather can range from 80s during the first day, to below 0 degrees on the summit day. On safari, temperatures are typically in the 70s - 80s during the day, falling to the 50s in the evening. Weight Limit Please limit your duffel bag on the climb to 22 pounds of gear or less. Gear Checklist Provided Gear - Tents and sleeping pads - Cooking and eating utensils - Waterproof duffel for the climb Official Papers - Valid passport - Visa - Airline tickets - International health card with immunizations Luggage - Soft-sided suitcase or wheeled duffel for international flight and to store safari gear while on the climb - Large duffel bag - no wheels or handle - for use on the climb - Luggage tags and luggage locks (2 sets) - Passport pouch or money belt - Daypack, 2,000-3,000 cu. in. - Rain cover and two large plastic trash bags for your daypack and duffel bag Camping Gear - Sleeping bag, rated 0-10�F - Sleep sheet (optional but nice) City Clothing - Bring a few lightweight, easily washable items for travel and when you are not climbing - Comfortable shoes Outerwear - Waterproof, breathable jacket - Waterproof, breathable pants - Insulated down or synthetic filled jacket - Rain poncho Clothing - Midweight wool or fleece sweater / jacket - Fleece or wool pants - Thermal underwear top and bottom. Synthetic or wool. Two sets: one midweight and one expedition weight - T-shirts, mix of synthetic and cotton - Synthetic, long-sleeve shirts - Synthetic, quick-drying hiking shorts - Hiking pants (zip-off legs are great for this) - Casual clothes, for relaxing at camp - Socks: 6-8 pair, wool or synthetic for the summit day - Liner socks Footwear - Waterproof hiking boots with excellent lateral and ankle support and a rugged sole (well broken in) - Camp shoes (sneakers or sport sandals) Clothing Accessories - Balaclava or neck gaiter - Gaiters, knee length - Wool or fleece mittens/gloves - Thin gloves or mitten liners - Waterproof glove or mitten shells - Wool or fleece hat - Sun hat with brim - Bandana - Swimsuit (pools at lodges) Travel Accessories - Water bottles (two 1-quart) or a hydration system and two 1-quart water bottles - Headlamp and spare lithium batteries/bulb (no flashlights!) - Sunglasses with dark lenses - Ski goggles - Toilet paper - 1 roll - Hand sanitizer gel/wipes - Collapsible trekking poles - highly recommended - Favorite energy snacks and powdered drinks - Sunblock and lip balm with high SPF - Personal first-aid kit - Insect repellent with DEET - Toiletry kit with bio-degradable soap/shampoo, hand lotion - Travel towel Optional Field Gear - Camera, lenses and lots of film/memory cards - Small binoculars (highly recommended) - Reading and writing materials - Earplugs - Watch with alarm or travel clock - Water filter or iodine tablets (emergency use only - bottled water provided with additional available for purchase) - Water bottle insulator for summit day - Knee supports - Ziploc bags, to protect camera & binoculars - Spare contact lenses or prescription glasses - Windproof shell jacket and/or pants - Motion sickness remedies - Travel pillow Things to Consider - Please remember to always pack essential items such as your passport, money, eyewear, a change of clothing including your hiking boots and medications in your carry-on baggage in case your luggage is delayed. - Be kind to your feet! If you plan on purchasing new boots do so well ahead of time and allow yourself time to break them in. A very good way to minimize the risk of blisters is to wear a thin liner sock under your regular thicker hiking socks. Test your sock combination before you go on the trip. - You will be provided with a waterproof duffel bag for use on the climb. You will place your personal duffel, containing your climbing gear and clothing, inside this provided duffel for added protection against the elements. - Cotton is wonderful in warm weather and will be great once on Safari. However once it becomes wet, it drains your body heat. Bring wool or synthetics such as Capilene�, MTS� and Thermax� for the climb portion of this trip. - Hydration packs may freeze on the summit climb - even the insulated versions. They are suitable only for the lower mountain. Be sure to bring two one quart water bottles in addition to your hydration pack, if you are using this system. - If you normally wear contacts, bring a pair of glasses in case of irritation from dust in your eyes. - Always test your layers before a trip. Your outer layer should fit easily over the inside ones without binding and bunching up. - Stuff sacks are great for sorting your gear. Plastic bags are also helpful to separate clean and dirty clothing. - Many of the roads in Africa are deeply rutted and dusty. It is a good idea to pack camera equipment and binoculars in plastic bags to protect them from the dust. This is in addition to their normal cases. Also bring some lens cleaning material. - Laundry is difficult on this trip but you can hand wash a few quick-drying items. - Try to maximize the use of your gear for both the climb and safari. Extra luggage, including clean clothes to wear home, can be left at the hotel in Arusha. Casual attire is acceptable for Africa. 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