Hiking Safaris | Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours – 5 Days

Mount Killimanjaro Climbing via Marangu Route

Duration: 5 Days Itinerary

Day 0: Pre-trek Briefing
We will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer you to your hotel
in Moshi.
Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive atleast one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend in having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed.

Day 1: Hotel to Mandara Hut
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya.
In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
 Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
 Distance: 8km/5mi
 Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
 Habitat: Montane Forest
 Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.
 Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
 Distance: 12km/7.5mi
 Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
 Habitat: Heathland
 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.
 Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
 Distance: 9km/5.5mi
 Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
 Habitat: Alpine Desert
 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
 Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
 Down to 3700m/12,200ft
 Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
 Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
 Habitat: Alpine Desert
 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Horombo Hut to Moshi
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).
 Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
 Distance: 20km/12.5mi
 Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
 Habitat: Forest
 Meals: Breakfast

Prices for a Private Trek
Please find below the prices for organizing a private trek. The prices are
based on your group size.
 Solo Trekker - USD 1630 per person
 Group of 2 - USD 1516 per person
 Group of 3 - USD 1462 per person
 Group of 4 - USD 1348 per person
 Group of 5 - USD 1336 per person
 Group of 6 - USD 1323 per person
 Group of 7 - USD 1318 per person
 Group of 8 - USD 1314 per person
 Group of 9 - USD 1310 per person
 Group of 10 and above - USD 1306 per person