When to visit?
All year
High Season
June to March
Itinerary Highlights
- Itinerary Code: GY/5981
- Duration: 6 Days Climb, 2 Days in the Hotel
- Category: Trekking
- Trekking Route: Marangu
- Attraction: World tallest free-standing mountain at 5895M asl, The three peaks (Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo), The Snow, Five distinct climate zones. Cultivation, Forest, Heather-Moorland, Alpine Desert and Summit climate zones
- Tour Guides Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian,
- Start in: Moshi
- End in: Moshi
- Packing list: Camera set with enough zoom etc.
- Extra info: Provide Porters and Cookers to accompany you while on the mountain.
Price for 6 Days Climb + 2 Days in Hotel Marangu Route
| No. of pax | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6+ pax |
Rate per pax | $1,640 | $1,380 | $1,340 | $1,290 | $1,260 | $1,240 |
Hotels Before and After Climbs
| Accommodation | Hotel Name | Link to the hotel |
| Accommodation we’ve quoted | Key’s Hotel | http://keys-hotel-tours.com/ |
| Available for extra cost of $48 | Ameg Lodge | http://ameglodge.com/ |
| Available for extra cost of $60 | Sal Salinero Hotel | http://www.salsalinerohotel.com/kilimanjaro.html |
| Available for extra cost of $45 | Kaliwa Lodge Machame | http://www.kaliwalodge.com/category/lodge/ |
Extra budget for Tips
It is customary in Tanzania to tip the staffs that make the safari or trek so unforgettable. As a general rule of tipping, the below should be used as a guideline:
- Climbing Heard Guide: $15 – $20 USD per day (per group)
- Climbing Assistant Guide: $12 – $15 USD per day (per group)
- Climbing Cook: $10 – $15 USD per day (per group)
- Porters: $7 – $8 USD per day (per porter per group)
Day 1: Arrive Kilimanjaro Airport transfer to Moshi
- Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the booked hotel in Moshi
- Will have a short briefing about the trekking program and equipment checkup
- Take a dinner and have an overnight stay at the hotel
Day 2: Registration at Marangu Gate and trek to Mandara Hut
- After breakfast will drive to Marangu gate for registration formalities
- Will start ascending through the rainforest
- Take a dinner and have overnight stay at Mandara Hut
Day 3: Trek from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
- We will start heading towards Horombo Hut after breakfast
- We will arrive at the Horombo Huts at approximately 3:00 pm and the afternoon can be spent relaxing
- The Horombo Huts are exceptionally busy but they’re considered to be the finest huts on Mount Kilimanjaro
- Retire to bed early today and get a last good night rest at Horombo hut
Day 4: Acclimatization at Mawenzi Ridge (14,400ft)
- Acclimatization day. Take a short day hike to the Mawenzi Ridge (14,400ft).
- Will have unobstructed views of Kibo and Mawenzi.
- Will descend back down to Horombo Hut. [3-5 hours walking]
Day 5: Lunar desert to reach Kibo Hut (15,400 ft)
- Ascend from Horombo Hut and cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut (15,400 ft)
- The rest of the day is used for resting to serve energy for an early morning final ascent. [5-6 hours walking]
Day 6: Trek from Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
- The final point of your journey is the ascent to Uhuru Peak which has been awarded the title ‘The Roof of Africa’
- Leave shortly after midnight and begin with the strenuous five-hour hike to Gillman’s Point on the crater rim
- You will feel tired and this part will take longer due to the high altitude
- The crater rim hike will last about two hours
- We will start descending to Horombo Hut
Day 7: Trek from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Moshi
- We will finish the trek by descending to the Marangu Gate after breakfast
- The final hike is simply magical
- We advise that you watch your step as the trail can be fairly slipper
- Transfer to your booked hotel in Moshi
Day 8: Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport, from where you will connect your flight
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR PACKAGE CUSTOMIZATION AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY INSTRUCTIONS
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Why Book with us?
Tailor Made Programs
We specialize in customizing your safari to suit your experience and budget expectations.
Experienced Guides for Unlimited Game Viewing
We use more than 10 years experienced, English speaking drivers and guides.
Reliable Safari Vehicles
All our safari vehicles are 4WD Toyota Land Cruisers equipped with large windows, pop up roof, phone charging stations, comfortable seats, and a fully furnished with bottle water
Fare Refund Policy
Our refund policy is designed in favor of the client. If the client cancels the trip with reason accepted in the policy, we will refund all money except the expenses incurred for the safari booking as explained in the policy
