Day 1:

Arrive in Kilimanjaro Airport

We stay at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort, which is beautifully located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure. We will gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

Overnight:

Lodge in Moshi

Meals:

Full board

Day 2:

Mandara Hut

After having your breakfast we will make a short journey from your hotel in Marangu to National Park gate for the necessary formalities at the gate. We start the climbs through fascinating tropical rain forest; we reach the first hut at Mandara for dinner and overnight. An alternative is to simply rest and relax the beautiful forest around the camp.

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,700 m): 5-6 hours walking.

Overnight:

Mandara Hut

Meals:

Full board

Day 3:

Horrombo Hut

Today the first part of the walk is a steep ascent through forest, but the path soon opens out into moorland and, in clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. We arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp.

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 4-6 hours walking.

Overnight:

Horrombo Hut

Meals:

Full board

Day 4:

Horrombo Hut

Today we walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks, this extra day and night at Horombo is for additional acclimatization. We recommend drinking enough water and walking slowly! All meals for the day are provided at the Horrombo hut. Horombo hut to further improve our acclimatization.

Overnight:

Karanga Camp

Meals:

Full board

Day 5:

Kibo Hut

Today we climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. These 6-7 hours walking will be taken at a slow pace until we reach Kibo Hut (4,700m), where we will spend the night in a comfortable hut.  There is no running water at Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.

Horrombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700 m.); 4-6 hours walking.

Overnight:

Barafu Camp

Meals:

Full board

Day 6:

Kibo Hut to Summit to Horrombo

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 m. We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Kiko Hut is amazingly fast, and we stop at Kibo Hut for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horrombo Hut.

Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut (3,720 m.): 13-15 hours walking.

Overnight:

Mweka Camp

Meals:

Full board

Day  7:

Horrombo Hut

Today we will descend past Mandara hut to Marangu National Park, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From here you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort for dinner and overnight. Horombo hut to Marangu Gate. (6-7 hours walking).

Overnight:

Lodge in Moshi

Meals:

Full board

Day 8:

Departure

Depart from Marangu to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Private departure transfer is included.

Overnight:

Not Applicable

Meals:

Breakfast

Includes:

Accommodation in Moshi and Arusha is included

Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents:

Professional, experienced, mountain guides:

Two nights hotel in Arusha

All Park fees

Rescue fees

All meals while on the Mountain

Arrival and Departure transfers

Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees

Quality Mess  tents with table and chairs:

Large portions of  fresh, healthy, nutritious food:

Clean, purified drinking water:

Private, portable chemical flush toilets:

Crisis management and safety procedures:

Fair and ethical treatment of porters:

Summit Emergency Oxygen:

Pulse Oximeters:

Walking Poles:

Sleeping Mattress:

Emergency Evacuation by Flying Doctor Society of Africa:

Excludes:

Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival

Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

Meals not listed above

Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)

Tips and any items of personal nature.

Safety

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Success is what we want during our trip. We are prepared for any urgent situation and also have in place a complete evacuation procedure in case of altitude sickness. We carry first aid supplies, supplement summit oxygen and Pulse Oximeters).

Travel insurance

All customers travelling with Tanzania Safaris Packages are required to have fully comprehensive travel insurance. The policy needs to be valid from the date that the initial order is placed so as to provide cover for a cancellation prior to departure. During travel the insurance needs to provide comprehensive medical, evacuation and repatriation cover. Change in itinerary