About this experience
Come as a client, Leave as a friend. Welcome to Mount Kilimanjaro.
Enjoy this 5 day Itinerary, with mountain guides and pickup from your Hotel in Moshi. You will depart from Mangaru to Uhuru Peak and descend.
With our professional, friendly and attention to detail approach, you will not only enjoy your visit here, but also fall in love with almost everything. We consider you a friend, and your adventure with us will prove that.
At a glance
- Duration: 120 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 120 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Oximeter for Daily Checking
- Professional Chef for Cooking
- Accommodation During Climb in hut
- First aid kit and Emergency Oxygen cylinder
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Clean, purified drinking water
- All Three Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Professional porters to carry you are belongs
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Personal Trekking Gear (Boots,Sleeping bag etc)
- Travel Insurance
- Kilimanjaro National Park fee and Tax
Itinerary and highlights
Day 1: Marangu to Mandara Hut
Climbers are taken to Marangu Gate, from your hotel. The gate is at an altitude of about 1,600 metres, at the entrance to the rain forest. The trail climbs through the lush forest to Mandara Hut, at 2,700 metres. This walk takes around 4 hours at a gentle pace.
Day 2: Mandara to Horombo Hut
Climbers leave Mandara by about 9 o’clock. The first half hour or so continues through the rain forest after which the trail emerges into alpine moorland for the approximately 7 hour walk to Horombo which is at 3,700 metres.
Day 3: Horombo to Kibo Hut
There are 2 paths from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut. The “upper route” is the older path, heading quite steeply uphill from Horombo to the foot of Mawenzi, a climb of about 600 metres. This path then descends to the “saddle”,
Day 4: Kibo Hut to Summit, then descent to Horombo Hut.
Climbers are woken at about 11pm. After dressing in all their warm clothing, they have a hot drink and then set off at midnight.
Day 5: Horombo Hut to the Park Gate.
The descent from Horombo to Mandara Hut takes around 3 hours, and the final part of the descent through the forest to Marangu Gate takes another 2 hours.
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Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kilinge Adventures
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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