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DAY 1
- Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
- Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
- Distance: 8 km/5 miles
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.
DAY 2
- Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
- Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft
- Distance: 12 km/7 miles
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Heath
We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.
DAY 3
- Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge
- Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,400 ft
- Distance: 5 km/3 miles
- Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
- Habitat: Heath
- Mawenzi Ridge to Horombo Hut
- Elevation (ft): 14,400 ft to 12,205
- Distance: 5 km/3 miles
- Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
- Habitat: Heath
This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Horombo Hut.
DAY 4
- Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
- Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft
- Distance: 10 km/6 miles
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.
DAY 5
- Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
- Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
- Distance: 6 km/4 miles
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Arctic
- Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
- Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft
- Distance: 16 km/10 miles
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Heath
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
DAY 6
- Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
- Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
- Distance: 20 km/12 miles
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
- Habitat: Rain ForestOn our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.
Advantages:
- Low cost.
- Accommodation is in huts, no camping equipment needed.
- Supposedly the easiest route. (I beg to differ.)
Disadvantages:
- Lowest success rate. (See? Not that easy after all!)
- Very crowded.
- Camping is not allowed.
- The only route that uses the same way up and down.
Prices
|
1-2 People |
$1,650 |
|
3-5 People |
$1,592 |
| 6+ People |
$1,535 |
BOOK THIS TOUR
Price Includes:
- 2 Airport Transfers, from JRO Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi when you arrive, then transfer back to the Airport for your flight home.
- 2 nights Hotel Lodging on Bed and Breakfast basis, Double or Triple Occupancy (3 star hotel you will need to pay extra if you want to have a 4 or 5 star hotel)
- 3 Delicious meals a days plud snacks if applicable, boiled and filtered drinking water while on the mountain.
- Warm water for washing to be provided every morning and evening.
- Oxygen Cylinder – only for emergency
- English Speaking Guides (Wilderness First Responder certified), cook and porters
- Staff salaries and fees.
- All huts and camping fee
- Transport to/from national park gates.
- Emergency telephone between the guides and our office in Moshi town.
- 3 litres of bottled drinking water to be provided on the first day your hike, on the mountain porters will fetch water from the streams to be boiled and filtered for you
- Camping equipment on Machame/ Shira/ Lemosho/ Rongai & Umbwe routes (tents)
- Portable oxygen for emergencies (returnable on completion of climb)
- Certificate of successful completion
- Tanzania government taxes.
Price Excludes:
- Prices do not include sleeping bags
- Gratuities (tips for guides and porters)
- Soda/alcohol unless otherwise noted (plenty of water will be provided for hydration)
- Health insurance
- International airfare
- Laundry
- All Meals and drinks in Moshi town
- Round-trip airfare to and from Kilimanjaro (JRO airport)
- Travel and visa documents
- Optional travel insurance
- Additional equipment rental (walking sticks, sleeping pads, etc.)
- Personal items
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellation before 1 month: full refund of advance paid
- Before 15 days: 75% refund
- Before 7 days: 50% refund
- Less than 7 days: no refund
