Days Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro M
6 days—Trekkiing to kilimanjaro
$1300-1460 USD
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Safari summary
MARANGU ROUTE 6 DAYS HIGHLIGHTS Summit Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the seven summits of the world at 19,340′ Navigate Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route, the most scenic on the mountain Cross 6 ecological zones from lush rainforest to the harsh, beautiful arctic zone Follow expert African guides, full of knowledge of the mountain and its environs Experience Signature Camping! Spacious tents, deluxe comfort, amazing meals and more
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day one -Arusha to Marangu
Kilimanjaro
Altitude gain:6,046 ft to 8,858’ ft; Hiking time: 4-5 hours, 5 miles After registering at the Kilimanjaro National Park gate you’ll take your first step toward your goal – the roof of Africa. You’ll be hiking through the montage forest, a lush, bio diverse zone, and home to the endemic flower Impatiens Kilimanjaro. Keep an eye out for blue and colobus monkeys and listen to the birdsong, the fauna here is prolific.
Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts
Day 2 -Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Kilimanjaro
8,858 ft to 12,205 ft :Hiking time: 6-8 hours, 7 miles Today your hike will take you out of the forest and into the heath land where giant heather grow, and as you climb higher, into the moorland. Here you’ll see two of the most unusual plants on Kilimanjaro, the fairy-tale like giant groundswell and the giant obelisks. You’ll also have your first views of the peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo, that’s the really big one that you’ll be scaling in a few days.
Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts
Day 3 -Acclimitization Day at Horo
Kilimanjaro
12,205 ft to 14,400 ft : Hiking time: 2-3 hours, 3 miles No need to pack you bags today as you’ll stay a second night at Horombo. Your guide will take you on an acclimatisation walk to Zebra rocks and the base of Mawenzi peak where you’ll have glorious views of Kibo looming over the saddle. The rest of the day be spent at camp where you can put your feet up and catch up on some rest.
Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts
Day 4 - Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Kilimanjaro
12,205 ft to 15,430 ft : Hiking time: 6-8 hours, 6 miles Today you’ll trek up into the barren high altitude desert, crossing the boulder strewn saddle that connects Kibo and Mawenzi. You may be lucky and see a buzzard or even a lammergeyer soaring on the thermals above. After reaching the camp the rest of the day is devoted to preparing for your summit bid – preparing your kit, eating and resting.
Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts
Kibo-Uhuru Peak Summit to Horombo
Kilimanjaro
15,430 ft to 19,341 ft to12,205 ft, 4 miles ascent, 10 miles descent, 6-8 hours ascent, 4-6 hours descent The push for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak ! You will be woken at around 11:30pm to make a start just after midnight. This is where your grit and determination will be called upon but your reward is possibly the most amazing sunrise you’ll ever see on the horizon behind Mawenzi. You’ll probably be around Gilman’s Point (5685m)
Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Kilimanjaro
12,205 ft to 6,046 ft : Hiking time: 5-7 hours, 12 miles Our last day on the mountain will start after breakfast and thanking your crew its time to head back down to the forest stopping for lunch at Mandara Hut and then on to Marangu gate. Your guide will arrange your certificates and our driver will meet you to transfer you to your hotel for a long hot shower and a celebration.
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