Overview
- Distance covered: 8.3km / 5.2mi
- Approx. time taken: 5 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
In the morning be ready for pre-climb briefing and introductions with our team precede the drive to Kilimanjaro Park's Eastern Gate: Marangu, which lies at 1,860 m. Here, your head guide arranges all necessary permits and registration for rescue and search services before you start the walk to Mandara Hut’s 2,700 m. The trail takes you through rain forest with its high probability of rain showers, so bring a raincoat
This being your first day at high altitude we strongly recommend the following:
- Do not consume any caffeine or alcohol during climbing
- Drink often, a little at a time for a total daily intake of atleast 4 litres .
- Take Diamox for relief from altitude sickness symptoms. It is usually taken in the morning before the day's climbing. Consult your doctor before undertaking the trip to check for possible contraindications.
- Heed your body's warnings and promptly inform your guide of any adverse symptoms althrough we have daily medical check up.
Acclimatisation-associated discomfort is common at night, when your body gets less oxygen than during the day. This is normally expressed in the form of nausea and headaches.
Mandara Hut
Day :2
A few months have passed, and I am still immersed in a happy and wonderful safari trip, with beautiful grasslands, lazy lions, and clever zebras... I am very grateful to the enthusiastic Marko, who planned based on my needs