Overview

$1,800

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Overview:

Your Kilimanjaro adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel in Arusha. After meeting your guide, you will be driven to Marangu Gate, where the trek starts. Hike through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut, your first overnight stop. This initial hike introduces you to the diverse flora and fauna of Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes and begins your acclimatization.

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

Highlights:

  • Rainforest Trek: Walk through dense rainforest, with chances to see colobus monkeys and various bird species.
  • Initial Acclimatization: Begin adjusting to higher altitudes.

Accommodation: Mandara Hut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks: Drinking water will be provided.

Overview:

Continue your trek from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut. The terrain transitions from rainforest to moorland, providing stunning views and a unique alpine landscape. This day is essential for acclimatization and helps your body adjust to the higher altitude.

Hiking Details:

  • Distance: 10 km
  • Duration: 5-6 hours
  • Altitude Gain: From 2,700 m to 3,700 m

Highlights:

  • Moorland Zone: Experience a shift to alpine vegetation, including giant groundsels.
  • Acclimatization: Optional afternoon hike to “Zebra Rocks” to aid acclimatization.

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks: Drinking water will be provided.

This day is for acclimatization to increase your chances of reaching the summit successfully, You will get an experience and be familiar to the summit weather,You can spend the day hiking to Zebra Rocks or just relaxing at Horombo Hut,It’s essential to drink plenty of fluids and get enough rest,Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.

Overview: Ascend from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut, located at the base of the summit. The landscape changes to a stark alpine desert, preparing you for the summit attempt. This day is crucial for acclimatization and rest.

Hiking Details:

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

Highlights:

  • Alpine Desert: Observe the rugged, barren terrain as you climb higher.
  • Preparation: Rest at Kibo Hut and prepare for the summit attempt.

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks: Drinking water will be provided.

Overview:

Start your summit attempt in the early hours of the morning, climbing through the night to reach Uhuru Peak. The challenging ascent is rewarded with spectacular sunrise views from the highest point in Africa. After reaching the summit, descend back to Horombo Hut to rest.

Hiking Details:

  • Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak:
    • Distance: 10 km
    • Duration: Approximately 6-8 hours (Ascent)
    • Altitude Gain: From 4,700 m to 5,895 m
  • Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut:
    • Distance: 18 km
    • Duration: Approximately 6-8 hours (Descent)

Highlights:

  • Summit: Achieve the pinnacle at Uhuru Peak with breathtaking sunrise views.
  • Descent: Return to Horombo Hut to reflect on your accomplishment and rest.

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks: Drinking water will be provided.

Overview:

Descend from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate, completing your trek. This final descent takes you through the rainforest again, allowing you to enjoy the lush environment one last time. At Marangu Gate, you will receive your summit certificate and be transferred back to Arusha. Enjoy a restful night at the Senator Hotel.

Hiking Details:

  • Distance: 20 km
  • Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours
  • Altitude Loss: From 3,700 m to 1,800 m

Highlights:

  • Final Descent: Enjoy the verdant rainforest and reflect on your journey.
  • Celebration: Receive your summit certificate and celebrate your success.

Accommodation: Senator Hotel, Arusha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Drinks: Drinking water will be 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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