Day 1: Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut – Marangu Gate
After breakfast depart at 7.30am with your guide to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu route entrance gate. After clearing out with the permits embark into the hiking trail that leads into the beautiful rain forest of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive Mandara hut in time for lunch, enjoy your packed lunch and opt for an additional 1 hour round trip hike to Maundi crater where you may be lucky to witness the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro on a clear day. Later on descend down to Mandara Hut and further back to Marangu gate. Your driver will transfer you back to your accommodation in Moshi approximately 1.5 hour drive from Marangu gate.
8 km Ascent | 8 km Descent
1,843 m – 2,700 m – 1,843 m
4-5 hrs Ascent | 2-3 hrs Descent
Rain forest
Day 2: Machame Camp – Shira Caves
After breakfast depart for Shira Camp, leaving the rain forest ascending to a steep rocky ridge towards Shira Plateau and its moorland. Upon arrival at Shira Camp you will enjoy your hot lunch and later in the afternoon you may opt to go for a short acclimatization hike with your guide before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
5 km
3,010 m – 3,840 m
4 – 6 hrs
Heather | Moorland
Day 3: Shira Caves – Barranco Camp
After breakfast we continue our ascend passing by the Lava Tower. A challenging trek but important for a proper acclimatization, our team will set up for hot lunch at Lava tower altitude of 4,630 meter. After lunch we will descend to Barranco Camp. Our crew will pitch tents and prepare dinner before you retire to your tent for overnight.
10 km
3,840 m – 3,960 m
6–8 hrs
Moorland | Alpine desert
Day 4: Barranco Camp – Barafu Camp
After an early breakfast depart for Barafu Camp. The first half of today’s trek will be a challenging one summiting Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp, where you can rest a bit while enjoying your lunch. Followed by a less challenging trek to Barafu Camp. Upon arrival our team will setup base and prepare an early dinner. Make sure to get enough rest this day to prepare for the summit day
10 km
3,960 m – 4,640 m
8–10 hrs
Alpine Desert
Day 5: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp
An early start around 01:00 hours begin the steep and altitude challenging climb to the roof of Africa. Our trained team will choose the best pace for the most mentally and physically demanding part of the trek, making sure to measure your oxygen level throughout the trek and help you reach the ultimate goal, Uhuru Peak. After successfully reaching “the rooftop of Africa”, enjoy the view and picture some memories before descending to Barafu camp for breakfast and short rest and later we will descend further to Mweka Camp for Lunch, dinner and overnight. Enjoy our last evening on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
5 km Ascent | 12 km Descent
4,640 m – 5,895 m – 3,080 m
6-8 hrs Ascent | 4-6 hrs Descent
Arctic | Alpine desert | Heather | Moorland | Rainforest
Day 6: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate
After breakfast depart for Mweka gate. The trek will be a short trek of 10 km downhill, which will take approximately 3-4 hours.
Upon arrival at the park headquarters at Mweka Gate we will collect our summit certificate, celebrate and our team will be ready to transfer you to hour hotel in Moshi.
10 km
3,080 m – 1,630 m
3–4 hrs
Rain forest
Day 1: Machame Gate – Machame Camp
After breakfast at your accommodation your guide will pick you up to depart for Machame Gate, Approximately 1 hour drive from Moshi town. Upon arrival at Machame Gate your guide will work out on the climbing permit and authorities will weigh the porter’s luggage, whilst our chef prepares an early lunch for you, you’ll be able to explore this beautiful starting point. Immediately after clearing with the permits, porters weight check and lunch we will embark into the hiking trail that leads us through the beautiful rain forest of Mount Kilimanjaro. On arrival at Machame Camp our mountain crew will take care of the necessities and pitch the tents. Later in the evening enjoy freshly prepared dinner before retiring to your tent.
8 km
1,843 m – 2,700 m
4–5 hrs
Rain forest
Day 2: Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut
After breakfast depart for Horombo Hut. A long day lies ahead with a moderate trek for 11 km, first trekking through the forest which soon will open up into moorland. Upon arrival at Horombo Hut you may be lucky to witness a clear view of the Uhuru and Mawenzi peaks.
11 km
2,700 m – 3,720 m
6–8 hrs
Heather | Moorland
Day 3: Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut
Depart for Kibo Hut after breakfast. On this day the trek is not very difficult, though given the altitude it is important to keep an appropriate pace to keep your strength as the trek to the summit will follow at mid night. Upon arrival at Kibo Hut you will rest while our chef prepares an early dinner. Prepare and retire to bed early ready for the quest to the summit around mid-night.
9 km
3,720 m – 4,703 m
6–7 hrs
Alpine desert
Day 4: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut
At an early start around 01:00 hours begin the steep and altitude challenging climb to the great summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Our trained team will make sure to measure your oxygen level throughout the trek and help you reach the ultimate goal, Uhuru Peak. After successfully reaching “the rooftop of Africa”, enjoy the view before descending back to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening we enjoy our last evening on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
6 km Ascent | 15 km Descent
4,703 m – 5,895 m – 3,720 m
6-8 hrs Ascent | 6-8 hrs Descent
Arctic | Alpine Desert
Day 5: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate
After breakfast depart for Marangu gate. The longest trek of this mountain challenge lies ahead though the trek is mostly downhill making this day challenging physically but not altitude wise. The trek will be 19 km through the rain forest for approximately 5-7 hours.
Upon arrival at the park headquarters at Marangu Gate we will collect our summit certificate, celebrate and our team will be ready to transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.
19 km
3,720 m – 1,843 m
5–7 hrs
Moorland | Rainforest
After breakfast depart for Londrossi gate approximately 3 hrs drive, upon arrival your guide will work out on the climbing permit and authorities will weigh the porter’s luggage, whilst our chef prepares an early lunch for you, you’ll be able to explore this beautiful starting point. Immediately after clearing with the permits, porters weight check and lunch we will drive to the Lemosho starting trail ahead and embark into the hiking trail that winds up through the beautiful rain forest of Mount Kilimanjaro to Big tree camp. Our team will take care of the necessities and a warm dinner will served by our chef. Your guide will brief you about the day ahead before you retire to your tents for overnight.
6 km
2,250 m – 3,780 m
3–4 hrs
Rain forest
Day 1: Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut
In the morning depart for Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu route entrance gate. At the park entrance your guide will work out on the climbing permit and authorities will weigh the porter’s luggage, whilst our chef prepares an early lunch for you, you’ll be able to explore this beautiful starting point. Immediately after clearing with the permits, porters weight check and early lunch we will embark into the hiking trail that leads us through the beautiful rain forest of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival at Mandara Hut our mountain crew will take care of the necessities while you enjoy your evening, dinner will be served in time and you will be ready for a well-earned sleep.
8 km
1,843 m – 2,700 m
4–5 hrs
Rain forest
Day 2: Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut
After breakfast depart for Horombo Hut. A long day lies ahead with a moderate trek for 11 km, first trekking through the forest which soon will open up into moorland. Upon arrival at Horombo Hut you may be lucky to witness a clear view of the Uhuru and Mawenzi peaks.
11 km
2,700 m – 3,720 m
6–8 hrs
Heather | Moorland
Day 3: Horombo Hut – Mawenzi Ridge – Horombo Hut
This day aims to be an acclimatization day preparing for the summit day. On this acclimatization day you will do a short trek to Mawenzi Ridge and back to Horombo Hut.
5 km Ascent | 5 km Descent
3,720 m – 4,389 m – 3,720 m
2-3 hrs | 1-2 hrs Descent
Moorland
Day 4: Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut
Depart for Kibo Hut after breakfast. On this day the trek is not very difficult, though given the altitude it is important to keep an appropriate pace to keep your strength as the trek to the summit will follow at mid night. Upon arrival at Kibo Hut you will rest while our chef prepares an early dinner. Prepare and retire to bed early ready for the quest to the summit around mid-night.
9 km
3,720 m – 4,703 m
6–7 hrs
Alpine desert
Day 5: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut
At an early start around 01:00 hours begin the steep and altitude challenging climb to the great summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Our trained team will make sure to measure your oxygen level throughout the trek and help you reach the ultimate goal, Uhuru Peak. After successfully reaching “the rooftop of Africa”, enjoy the view before descending back to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening we enjoy our last evening on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
6 km Ascent | 15 km Descent
4,703 m – 5,895 m – 3,720 m
6-8 hrs Ascent | 6-8 hrs Descent
Arctic | Alpine Desert
Day 6: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate
After breakfast depart for Marangu gate. The longest trek of this mountain challenge lies ahead though the trek is mostly downhill making this day challenging physically but not altitude wise. The trek will be 19 km through the rain forest for approximately 5-7 hours.
Upon arrival at the park headquarters at Marangu Gate we will collect our summit certificate, celebrate and our team will be ready to transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.
19 km
3,720 m – 1,843 m
5–7 hrs
Moorland | Rainforest
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| 1 Day hike, Marangu Route | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NO. of PAX in one group | 1 PAX | 2-3 PAX | 4-6 PAX |
| Price pr. person | $264 | $193 | $174 |
| 5 Days, Marangu Route | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO. of PAX in one group | 1 PAX | 2-3 PAX | 4-6 PAX | 7+ PAX |
| Price pr. person | $1,981 | $1,678 | $1,463 | $1,428 |
| 6 Days, Marangu Route | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO. of PAX in one group | 1 PAX | 2-3 PAX | 4-6 PAX | 7+ PAX |
| Price pr. person | $2,289 | $1,950 | $1,711 | $1,671 |
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