“As I struggle through training and preparations for this climb I am reminded of the challenges that children with Autism and their families face daily, says Jackie Knechtel, the person who is leading the charity trekking.

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7 days & 6 nights ( 5 days on trek)

DAY 1
Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight.

DAY 2
The climb begins at the village of Nale Moru ( 1950 mts) through cultivated land before entering the pine forest. Watch out for Kilimanjaro Colobus monkeys in the tree tops with their white fringed ‘capes’ and tail. Taking 3 - 4 hours the first camp is on the edge of the moorland zone where the forest begins to thin out at First Cave at 8500ft/2600m. Overnight 1st Cave Camp.

DAY 3
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to Second Cave at 11300ft/3450m with superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Pushing on to reach Third Cave taking 3 to 4 hours at 12800ft/3800m for overnight camp. Overnight 3rd Cave Camp.

DAY 4
Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut at 15000ft/4700m. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent which begins around midnight. Overnight Kibo Camp.

DAY 5
An early start for the summit on steep heavy scree to arrive at Gilman’s Point at 18640ft/5681m in time to see the sun rise. Those who want to reach the highest point in Africa can take the approximately three hour excursion to Uhuru Peak 19340/5896m passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo is surprisingly fast and after some refreshment, continue the descent to reach the final campsite at Horombo at 12000ft/3700m taking 11 to 15 hours. Overnight Horombo Camp.

DAY 6
A steady descent down through the moor land to Mandara Hut and then downward through the lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu ( 1830m) taking 5 to 7 hours to be met and transferred to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay. Overnight Mountain Inn.

DAY 7
Breakfast at Mountain Inn. End of tour.

COST PER PERSON:

USD 1,450.00*
The above rate includes:
- All services as mentioned in the itinerary
- Return shuttle bus tickets to and from Moshi
- 2 nights accommodation at Mountain Inn Hotel on halfboard basis
- Fullboard accommodation while on the mountain
- Transfer to / from the park entrance gate
- Experienced guide while on the mountain,
- Porter
- Rescue fees
- All park entrance fees

* USD 50 will be donated automtically to the cause! Thanks for YOUR support