The Highest freestanding mountain in the world - an extinct volcano. The highest mountain in Africa and generally considered as the tallest summit in the world that non-climbers may assend.
Day 1 - Forest trek (1,950m climbing to 2,600m)
Highlights - Commence Rongai route from Marangu National Park gate passing through woodlands sheltering a variety of wildlife. Trek - 4-5hrs
Assent - 650m
Day 2 - Moorland (3,600m)
Highlights - Moorland trails offering views of the Kenyan plains
Trek - 6-7hrs
Assent - 1,000m
Day 3 - Wilderness (4,330m)
Highlights - Leave vegetation behind, climbing to reach the jagged spires of Mawenzi
Trek - 6-7hrs
Assent - 730m
Day 4 - Magestic views (4,440m)
Highlights - Acclimatisation day!! I had not noticed this before. This may be a holiday after all. Ok, Day 4 I might smell by then, hum nice!!
Trek - 2-3hrs
Assent - 110m
Day 5 - Kibo Crater (4,750m)
Highlights - Trek across the lunar desert to the base of the Kibo crater-wall.
Trek - 5-6hrs
Assent - 310m
Day 6 - Summit Day (5,895m)
Highlights - A mid-night start to climb for 6 hours to reach the crater rim for sun rise. Continue assent to Uhuru Point and the Summit
Trek - 13-15hrs
Assent - 1,145m
Descent - 2,175m
Day 7 - Descend to Marangu gate (4,750m)
Highlights - A well earned gentle descent passing through grasslands into rain forest to a hot shower and a cold pint!
Trek - 4-6hrs
Descent - 1,890m
Trek Summary
Total assent - 4,035 meters or 2.5 miles
Distance travelled - 65km
Oxygen density - 9% at the summit compared to 21% at sea level 21%
Temperature range - 26 degrees on plains falling to -10 degrees at summit
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