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Kilimanjaro is the world's highest free standing, snow-covered equatorial mountain. Now charted and climbed; stories of her resident man-eating spirits are relegated to the realms of folklore. But Mount Kilimanjaro continues to preserve a mysticism that defies all recent knowledge of her slopes.
Images of the towering snow-covered cone rising majestically from fertile green foothills have become a powerful motif of Tanzania's extraordinary extremes. Few could deny a very distinct sense of awe when the cloud clears to reveal a glimpse of the towering peaks, shining bright in the equatorial sun.
There are five principal trails up the mountain: Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Umbwe, and Rongai. These are all hiking routes. The most popular route is the Marangu route. It takes about five days and involves walking about 85 kilometres. Click here for a map of Kilimanjaro
Please note that we only organise private treks, there will only be you and your travel partner(s) on this tour!
This itinerary starts at Kilimanjaro International Airport - JRO, and ends at Impala Hotel Arusha or Moshi. Please see here for international flights for this tour.
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ALKIL01 - KILIMANJARO - MARANGU ROUTE - 7 DAYS |
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This route has a moderate slope, making it less difficult to climb. It is the most popular way up Mountain Kilimanjaro, and is the only route with emergency evacuation service. Also, it is the only route with huts, having dormitory and simple dining rooms.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
DAY |
LOCATION |
ACCOMMODATION |
MEAL PLAN |
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1 |
Arusha | Impala Hotel | D |
2 |
Kilimanjaro | Mandara Hut | D |
3 |
Kilimanjaro | Horombo Hut | FB |
4 |
Kilimanjaro | Kibo Hut | FB |
5 |
Kilimanjaro | Uhuru Peak - Kibo Hut | FB |
6 |
Kilimanjaro | Marangu Gate - Impala Hotel | FB |
| 7 | Depart | ||
| NB: You can change to your accommodation of choice in Arusha Town. Please click at Hotels in Arusha | |||
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport.
We'll meet for an introductory briefing upon our arrival in Arusha, the Impala Hotel for the evening.
Day 2: Kilimanjaro Climb - Arusha to Mandara Hut.
Breakfast, drive from your hotel to Marangu gate, we will spend about two hours for registration, payments of fees and final parking. Start climbing through dense semi-tropical to the first hut- Mandara hut (9,000ft). Dinner and an overnight stay at Mandara hut, B.L.D.
Day 3: Kilimanjaro Climb - Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut.
Breakfast; ascend through the alpine meadow, and grassland and moorland to Horombo hut (12,000ft). Both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks can be viewed easily on the way. Dinner and an overnight stay at Horombo hut, B.L.D.
Day 4: Kilimanjaro Climb - Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut.
Breakfast, further ascending to Kibo hut (15,000ft). The landscape becomes very stony and eroded. Spectacular mountain vegetation like giant cactus, groundswell and lobelia appear on the way. Dinner and an overnight stay at Kibo hut, B.L.D.
Day 5: Kilimanjaro Climb - Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak.
Wake up at midnight, and after a snack, proceed to the summit through Gilman’s point (18,640ft). It is about 5-6hours and 1-2 hours from Kibo hut to Gilman’s point and from Gilman’s point to Uhuru Peak (19,340ft) respectively. Thus reaching the peak in the early morning of the fifth day and start descending after picture taking on the top to Horombo hut for diner and an overnight after a short break at Kibo hut, B.L.D.
Day 6: Kilimanjaro Climb - Kibo Hut to Marangu Gate - Hotel in Arusha
Breakfast, Descend from Horombo hut to Marangu gate. The waiting car will take you to Impala hotel in Arusha, B.L.D
Day 7: Depart
Breakfast, Checkout and transfer to your departure point within Arusha.
NOTE: You can also combine this climb with a Tanzania safari to the northern parks or fly to Exotic Zanzibar island and relax in the white sandy beaches.
| Prices in USD Tour No. ALKIL01 |
Per Person Sharing in twin | Single
Room Supplement (SRS) |
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Each of 2-4 |
Each of 5+ |
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| Year 2010 | USD$ 1450 | USD$ 1285 | USD$ 60 |
| EXTRA DAY FOR ACCLIMATIZATION DURING CLIMBING | USD$ 170 (PER DAY) | ||
| FOR YOUR CHOICE OF ACCOMMODATION IN KILIMANJARO AREA PLEASE CLICK HERE | |||
| Xmas , Easter & New Year suppliment (22 Dec - 04 Jan) : 35 USD per person per night. Child under 12 years sharing with two adults pay 65% of Adult Rate. | |||
| Please contact us for rate of single person travelling. | |||
| NOTE: You can also combine this climb with a Tanzania safari to the northern parks or fly to Exotic Zanzibar island and relax in the white sandy beaches |
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| INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE all meals 2 nights hotel accommodation in Arusha town transfers to and from hotel in Arusha mountain hut accommodation climb and park fees, porters, English speaking, professional guide, full briefing KINAPA emergency mountain evacuation Kilimanjaro certificate (UPON REACHING THE SUMMIT) AAR (Africa Air Rescue) Evacuation Insurance NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE Items of a personal nature passport visa traveler’s insurance Tips to guides and porters |
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NB: > You can combine the above Kilmanjaro Climb program with Safaris in Tanzania or Zanzibar Extension
Alternatively
One may choose an extra day for acclimatization at Horombo hut - , which may increase your chances to reach the top.Kilimanjaro Tanzania - best time to climb, precautions, checklist, medicine, tips
Find here a list of equipment that we can rent:
Equipment for Kilimanjaro climb
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