Overview

$1500

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Overview:

Your adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel in Arusha. After a scenic drive to Marangu Gate, you will start your trek through the lush rainforest of Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes, with opportunities to see wildlife like colobus monkeys and a variety of bird species. The day ends at Mandara Hut for your first night on the mountain.

Activities:

  • Pickup: Meet your guide at your hotel in Arusha.
  • Transfer: Drive to Marangu Gate.
  • Hiking: Trek from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut.

Hiking Details:

  • Distance: 8 km
  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Altitude Gain: From 1,800 m to 2,700 m

Highlights:

  • Rainforest Trek: Enjoy walking through dense rainforest.
  • Wildlife: Opportunities to spot monkeys and birds.

Accommodation: Mandara Hut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water provided.

Overview: Today, you will leave the rainforest and hike into the heath zone. The path is more open, with views of the surrounding valleys and the towering Mawenzi Peak. The journey takes you higher to Horombo Hut, where you will spend the night.

Activities:

  • Hiking: Trek from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut.

Hiking Details:

  • Distance: 12 km
  • Duration: 6-7 hours
  • Altitude Gain: From 2,700 m to 3,700 m

Highlights:

  • Heath Zone: See alpine meadows and unique vegetation.
  • Mountain Views: Panoramic views of Mawenzi Peak and the valleys below.

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water provided.

Overview:

This is an important acclimatization day. You’ll stay at Horombo Hut to help your body adjust to the higher altitude before the push towards the summit. You can go on a short, easy hike to help with acclimatization or rest and relax at the hut.

Activities:

  • Acclimatization Hike: Optional short hike towards the Zebra Rocks or Kibo Hut for 2-3 hours.
  • Rest Day: Relax and enjoy the views.

Highlights:

  • Acclimatization: Helps reduce the risk of altitude sickness.
  • Scenic Views: Enjoy views of Mawenzi Peak and the surrounding landscape.

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water provided.

Overview: Today, you will ascend into the alpine desert zone, which is much drier and more barren. As you climb higher, the landscape becomes more rugged with fewer plants and more rocks. Kibo Hut will be your home for the night, and it is strategically located for your summit attempt the following day.

Activities:

  • Hiking: Trek from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut.

Hiking Details:

  • Distance: 10 km
  • Duration: 5-6 hours
  • Altitude Gain: From 3,700 m to 4,700 m

Highlights:

  • Alpine Desert: The terrain becomes more barren with rocks and scree.
  • Summit Preparation: Spend the night at Kibo Hut in preparation for your summit push.

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water provided.

Overview: This is the most challenging day of the trek. You will wake up at midnight and begin your summit attempt. The trail is steep and challenging, but the reward is reaching Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895 m. After taking in the views, you’ll descend to Horombo Hut to rest.

Activities:

  • Summit Push: Begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak at midnight.
  • Descent: After reaching the summit, descend back to Horombo Hut.

Hiking Details:

  • Distance: 21 km (Round trip from Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and back to Horombo Hut)
  • Duration: 12-15 hours (Summit and descent)
  • Altitude Gain: From 4,700 m to 5,895 m (Uhuru Peak) and descend back to 3,700 m

Highlights:

  • Summit Success: Reach Uhuru Peak for sunrise and enjoy breathtaking views over the surrounding glaciers.
  • Panoramic Views: Stunning views of the volcanic craters, glaciers, and the African landscape below.

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water provided.

Overview: On the final day, you will descend from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate, enjoying the lush rainforest on the way down. Once at the gate, your journey will end with a transfer to your hotel in Arusha, where you can celebrate your success and enjoy a well-earned rest.

Activities:

  • Hiking: Trek from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate.
  • Transfer: Drive back to your hotel in Arusha (Summit Hotel).

Hiking Details:

  • Distance: 20 km
  • Duration: 5-6 hours
  • Altitude Loss: From 3,700 m to 1,800 m

Highlights:

  • Forest Descent: Enjoy a peaceful descent through the rainforest.
  • Completion: Celebrate your achievement at Marangu Gate and transfer to Arusha.

Accommodation: Summit Hotel, Arusha (End of the trek)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Drinks: Drinking water provided.

Includes

  • All transport by private vehicle to and from the mountain
  • Accommodation as detailed on the
    Camping equipment (mattress, sleeping bag and tent)
  • Services of a private mountain guide, cook and adequate porters to carry both trip provisions and client’s private bags.
  • National Park entrance, accommodation and camping
  • All food and catering equipment – breakfasts, lunches (packed when necessary) and evening meals prepared by our own Special dietary requirements are catered for with prior arrangements at no extra cost.
  • Certificate of Achievement /appreciation form
  • Free storage of excess baggage not required on the mountain
  • Crisis management apparatus – VHF 2-way radio/mobile phone, basic first aid kit and an on call

Excludes

  • International flights
    (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
    (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items
    (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Optional Activities

  • Balloon Safari price
  • Maasai Village visit
  • Night Game Drive 
  • Ngorongoro creater Rim Walk
  • Visit the olduvai Gorge and museum

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