| Day 1 |
Wednesday June 11, 2008
Leave JFK - via KLM at 5:40pm
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| Day 2 |
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Arrive Amsterdam 7:05am
Leave Amsterdam - via KLM at 10:35am
Arrive Mt Kilimanjaro 8:05pm and transfer to Mountain Inn
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| Day 3 |
Friday, June 13th
50 Mile Bike Race/Ride at 8am
Race convenes at 8am. Awards ceremony in afternoon & celebration at night.
Those not going on Bike Race leave JFK |
| Day 4 |
Saturday, June 14th
Day of rest
or optional tour ( Moshi Town, Arusha, etc.)
Runners arrive at Mt Kilimanjaro airport and are transported to the
hotel. |
| Day 5 |
Sunday, June 15th
Start climb up Mt Kilimanjaro after breakfast at 7:00am
Overnight at 6,000 ft Mandara Hut.
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| Day 6 |
Monday, June 16th
Continue climb with all day push to
Overnight at 12,000 ft Horombo Hut.
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| Day 7 |
Tuesday, June 17th
Thin air climb to Overnight at 15,450 ft Kibo Hut.
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| Day 8 |
Wednesday, June 18th
Climb to top of mountain 18,640 ft Gillman's Point
An intrepid few will get to Uhuru Peak at 19,340 ft, the roof of the continent
Descent to Horombo Hut over night.
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| Day 9 |
Thursday, June 19th
Finish descent of Mt Kilimanjaro
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| Day 10 |
Friday, June 20th
A well earned day of rest (Optional Tours Available)
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| Day 11 |
Saturday, June 21st
Tour of marathon route and city of Moshi
Pasta Party with authentic African music and dancing. Enjoy time with Moshi City Officials, National Officials, and American Embassy personnel.
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| Day 12 |
Sunday, June 22nd
19th Annual Mt Kilimanjaro Marathon
Race convenes at 8am. Awards ceremony in afternoon & celebration at night.
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| Day 13 |
Monday, June 23rd
Runners not going on Safari leave
Start the 5 Day Safari by driving to Ngorongoro Crater
Sightseeing and wild life observation. Overnight stay.
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| Day 14 |
Tuesday, June 24th
Safari continues at Ngorongoro Crater
Opportunities for photography and sketching. Overnight stay.
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| Day 15 |
Wednesday, June 25th
Safari continues, drive to the famous Serengeti Plains via Olduvia Gorge
Sightseeing, photography, sketching, and overnight.
HOT AIR BALLOON ride over the Serengeti at additional cost
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| Day 16 |
Thursday, June 26th
Serengeti sightseeing continues
Drive to Lake Manyara for overnight |
| Day 17 |
Friday, June 27th
Safari continues, drive back to MT INN in Moshi |
| Day 18 |
Saturday, June 28th
Depart Mt. Kilimanjaro Airport at 9:05pm |
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Day 19 |
Sunday, June 29th
Arrive Amsterdam at 7:35am
Leave Amsterdam via KLM at 1:20pm
Arrive JFK at 3:30pm |
Note that Marie can arrange Safari's and Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbs at any time of the year. The itineraries on this page reflect the fixed dates of the Mt. Kilimanjaro Bike Adventure and Mt. Kilimanjaro Marathon in 2008.