Why do we give up that couch to jump off muddy cliffs?
Why do we kick off the quilt to jump into freezing waters?
What makes us pack our bags and disappear into a jungle lore?
It is the desire to break out, to dump the traffic and wade into the wild, to leave the monotony of routines and enter the realm of uncertainties, to leave the world as it is for a while and discover a new one.
Snow Leopard Adventures recognizes the free spirit in you, itching to wander out and explore, and beckons you to the great outdoors. These trips are especially designed to take you away from the throes of civilization into the pristine arms of nature.
Featured Itinerary: Kilimanjaro Adventure Challenge
 
MARANGU ROUTE - 7days & 6nights (5 days on trek)
Towering at 5896m (19,344 ft.), Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and is one of the largest extinct volcanoes in the world. Though the peak is only 3 degrees below the equator, it is snow covered through the year. Kilimanjaro can be climbed by any physically fit person and no climbing experience is required. Usually it is pleasantly warm in the lower slopes of the mountain and the temperatures at the summit ranges between -12 to -15 degrees Celsius. The best time of the year to climb this mountain is January- March/ August- October.
Sometimes known as the 'Coca-Cola' route, because it is the most popular route up the mountain, the Marangu Route is in fact probably followed by ninety percent of all climbers. It has a well-defined path, which has been well set out and where most obstacles have been modified to make them 'climber friendly'. Accommodation on this route is in purpose built mountain huts providing adequate shelter and even bottled water, beer and soft drinks ( at high altitude prices!). Despite the human traffic (it can be fun to mingle with climbers from all over the world), this is a very scenic route with good views of Mawenzi and excellent prospects for viewing wildlife.
DAY 1 (Trek 7 kms/ 3 – 4 hrs/ Ascent -700 m)
Pickup from Arusha /Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Moshi.
Dinner and overnight at Mountain Inn. Situated about 6 kms out of Moshi Town on the way to Marangu.
Mt. Inn is a budget standard lodge. Accommodation consists of 14 doubles and 4 single rooms each of them having a private bath with hot water showers. The hotel is surrounded by a beautiful garden.
Facilities include a bar and balcony restaurant, a swimming pool and Sauna.
DAY 2 (Trek 11 kms/ 5-7 hrs/ Ascent - 1000 m)
Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Marangu for the first section of the climb through the montane forest to Mandara Hut at 9000ft/ 2750m taking 3 to 4 hours.
Meals and overnight at Mandara hut.
DAY 3 (Trek 10 kms/ 5-6 hrs/ Ascent- 1000 m)
Leaving the forest, you trek along a good path through open grassy moorland to reach Horombo Hut at 12000ft/3700m taking 5 to 7 hours.
Meals and overnight at Horombo hut.
DAY 4 (Trek 10 kms/ 5-6 hrs/ Ascent- 1000 m)
Continue ascending past ‘the last water point' traversing the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi to Kibo Hut at 15000ft/4700m taking 5 to 7 hours.
Meals and overnight at Kibo hut.
DAY 5 Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak (Trek 4 Kms/ 7 – 8 ½ hrs/ Ascent 1200 m)
Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut (Trek 14 kms/ 4 ½ hrs/ Descent – 2200 m)
An early start for the summit on steep and heavy scree up to Gilman's Point at 18640ft / 5681m on the crater rim to arrive in time for sunrise. Continue on to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 19340ft / 5896m.
Descend to Horombo Hut for overnight taking 7 to 8 hours ascent and 4 to 7 hours descent.
Meals and overnight at Horombo hut.
DAY 6 Horombo Hut – Moshi (Trek 18 kms/ 5 – 7 hrs/ Descent - 1900 m)
Descend the mountain to the Park Gate taking 5 to 7 hours to be met and transferred to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 7 Departure
After breakfast at the Mountain Inn, transfer to Arusha /Kilimanjaro Airport.
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