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Overview
Embark on a thrilling 5-day trekking expedition along the Marangu Route to conquer the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. This iconic climb offers a unique opportunity to summit Africa's highest peak while experiencing diverse ecosystems, from lush rainforests to alpine deserts. With experienced guides and comfortable huts for accommodations, this expedition provides a challenging yet accessible journey to the "Roof of Africa." Join us for an unforgettable adventure
on one of the world's most sought-after trekking routes.
What's included
Lunch
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Dinner
Breakfast
Guide
What to expect
Day 1: Hiking From Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Mount Kilimanjaro
4h · Admission ticket included
We will give a briefing about the details of the trek, our guides will check your trekking gear before we depart. Then the adventure begins with a 1 hour drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, where we register and start the climb.
At the foot of Kilimanjaro we will walk through the rainforest, where you can see tropical plants and trees, birdlife and colobus monkeys. We will follow the trail and will reach the Mandara encampment within 4 hours. You can take a side trip to Maundi Crater, it’s a great viewing point over Northern Tanzania and Kenya.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Hiking from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Mount Kilimanjaro
6h · Admission ticket included
Today we will leave the rainforest behind and follow an ascending path on the open moorland. Here you can enjoy the stunning views of the mountain peaks Mawenzi and the Summit Kibo. This trek will take up to 6 hours and the night will
be spend ad the Horombo hut (3720 meter) which is located in a valley with the giant lobelias and groundsels, flora that is characteristic of this semi alpine zone. 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: Hiking From Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Mount Kilimanjaro
6h · Admission ticket included
While Ascending, we pass the last watering point and moving forwards to the saddle of the Kilimanjaro. Between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo, the vegetation is changing into a dessert alpine zone at 4000 meter. This seven our walk will be taken in a slow pace, be careful for the first signs of
altitude sickness. We will take our rest and dinner at the Kibo hut, here we prepare ourselves for the 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: Hiking from Kibo Hut to Summit then back to Horombo Hut
Mount Kilimanjaro
16h · Admission ticket included
After midnight around 2 am in the morning , we begin our climb to reach the summit. The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. On a steep and heavy scree with snow we will reach Gilman’s point
(5861 meter), located on the crater rim. We continuing our trek of 2-4 hours to ascend Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views take made this climb worth it! Have your picture taken at the summit, this
will be a life long lasting memory. From here we descend and stop over for lunch and rest at Kibo hut, before continuing on to the Horombo encampment to overnight.
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 / 6-8 hours down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Mount Kilimanjaro
5h · Admission ticket included
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.A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi. Here all hikers that reach the summit will get an official wellearned certificate!
