Itinerary

Day 1

Yesterday you were transfered from Kilimanjaro Airport to the Hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
The Marangu route is used by almost 50% of all climbers and has comfortable mountain huts with solar power lighting. Although the trail is crowded, the views are beautiful and each day of walking progresses through a different climate zone, adding considerably to the interest of the trek. The real highlight is the walk from Gillman's point along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The views on a clear morning are absolutely magnificent - The Rift Valley, Mt. Meru, and the Masai Steppes stand out from the endless plains almost three vertical miles below as the sun rises behind Mawenzi.


Day 1
The National Park Gate (1,830 m.) lies at the edge of Marangu, which is an attractive village with many small coffee and banana plantations. After completing the entrance formalities, we climb up through attractive and unspoilt forest to reach the clearing containing Mandara Hut (2,700 m.). The volcanic remains of Maundi Crater are nearby, and make a good afternoon excursion. An alternative is to rest and enjoy the beautiful forest. There is a rich birdlife at the huts and monkeys are often seen as well. [3-5 hours walking]

Day 2

Day 2
The first part of the walk is a steep ascent through forest, but the path soon opens out into grassy moorland and, in clear weather, there are good views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. We climb steadily through the moorland zone, containing giant heather and occasional stands of groundsel, to eventually reach the hut complex at Horombo (3,720 m.). Sunrises and sunsets here are often very spectacular, the site is close to the glaciated dome of Kibo, and there is a real sense of being above the clouds. [4-6 hours walking]

Day 3

Day 3
We climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The terrain changes to scree and there is a palpable sense of high altitude wilderness. We usually reach Kibo Hut (4,700 m.) at the bottom of the crater wall by midday and the afternoon is free (to contemplate the summit ascent!!). The remainder of the day is spent resting and eating in preparation for the final climb before a very early night! [4-5 hours walking]

Day 4

Day 4
We will start our ascent by torchlight at about 1 a.m. so that we can be up at Gillman's Point by sunrise. The initial climb is steep over loose volcanic scree, but there are some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will have us up to Gillman's (5,685 m.) in about five or six hours. We will rest there and spend some time taking in the sunrise. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m.), passing close to the spectacular glaciers that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent is surprisingly fast and we return to Horombo for the night. [11-15 hours walking]

Day 5

Day 5
We retrace our steps with a pleasant moorland walk to Mandara and then a lovely forest walk to the National Park gates. The greenness and lushness of the forest is quite a stunning contrast to the summit day, and it really makes you realise how varied the secenery on Kilimanjaro really is. [5-6 hours walking]. Then you board to the awaiting vehicle to Arusha and relax at the Hotel.Next day you proceed with other tour like wildlife safari, or go to Kilimanjaro Airport to fly to Zanzibar for beach holiday or fly back home.
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Extra Information

Inclusions -

Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha/Moshi on arrival, Hotel Accommodation in Arusha/Moshi

Exclusions -

Tip to the Guides, extra beverages like alcohol and things of personal nature like buying.

Extras -

We have professional Mountain Guides who have experience.
We provide safest and success climb to the Kilimanjaro Top.
We also organise climbing mount kilimanjaro trips through other routes like Marangu route, Machame route, Rongai route e.t.c