Others

Arrival and departure transfers. All camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags and pillows). Drinking water throughout the tour. The services of guides,porters and cooks. Entrance fee to the national park. Rescue fees.

Guide

Experienced bilingual trekking guide, assistance guide, cook, porters throughout tour. We have excellent guides who speak fluent English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish and Italian.

Meals

7 Breakfasts. 6 Lunches. 5 Dinners. Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat.

Transport

-Transfer from the airport to your hotel and from your hotel to the airport. -Transfer from the hotel to Mount Kilimanjaro entrance gate and from Mount Kilimanjaro entrance gate to your hotel.

Accommodation

5 nights in multi-share rooms at dormitory-style mountain huts. 2 nights in twin-share rooms at the Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel. Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Not included:

Others

Sleeping bag and pillow. Pre and post-tour accommodation. Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks.

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents. Please contact our team of Travel Experts for more information. Safaris to: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park.  Extension to Zanzibar beaches.

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

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Day 1 Kilimanjaro International Airport - Moshi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kilimanjaro International Airport - Moshi

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport; meet by our knowledgeable driver-guide, after greetings and double-check your bags will transfer you to Moshi town (45 minutes’ drive). The briefing will be provided by your Kilimanjaro professional and experienced guide. Your Kilimanjaro guide will also check your climbing equipment. Anything missing can be rented for you.

Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort or Similar
Day 2 Moshi - Marangu Gate - Mandara Huts
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Moshi - Marangu Gate - Mandara Huts

A morning pre-climb briefing and introductions with our team precede the drive to Kilimanjaro Park’s Eastern Gate: Marangu, which lies at 1,860 m. Here, your head guide arranges all necessary permits and registration for rescue and search services before you start the walk to Mandara Hut’s 2,700 m.

Change in Elevation: Marangu Gate (1,860m) – Mandara Hut (2,700m)

Hiking Distance: 11km

Hiking Time: 5-7hours

Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Day 3 Mandara Huts - Horombo Huts
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mandara Huts - Horombo Huts

Early in the morning after breakfast, the group will depart Mandara Hut to start a moderate trek towards the second high altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720 m). When you reach the camp on this day, you will be treated to views of two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi.

Several hours after lunch you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Kibo Hut with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then hike back down to Horombo Hut where dinner will be prepared for you.

Change in Elevation: Mandara Hut (2,700m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)

Hiking Distance: 10km

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Day 4 Horombo Huts - Acclimatisation Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Horombo Huts - Acclimatisation Day

After breakfast, you will go on an acclimatization hike towards Kibo Hut/Zebra rock and back. After lunch, you have the opportunity to walk around the surrounding area, take pictures of Mawenzi Volcano or just sleep before the upcoming trekking to Kibo Hut.

Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Destination en route to Kibo Hut (4,500m)

Hiking Distance: 5 – 8 km

Hiking Time: 3 - 4 hours

Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Day 5 Horombo Huts - Kibo Huts
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Horombo Huts - Kibo Huts

On this day, right after breakfast, the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,700 m). The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the climbing Kilimanjaro’s summit. When you reach the camp, you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink lots of water.

Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Kibo Hut (4,700m)

Hiking Distance: 10km

Hiking Time: 4- 8 hours

Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Day 6 Kibo Huts - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Huts
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kibo Huts - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Huts

Night departure from Kibo Hut (4,700 m) and the start of your trekking to Kilimanjaro’s summit: Uhuru peak (5,895 m). This stretch of Marangu Route is of moderate physical difficulty, but high altitude puts any climber’s body to the test. For the entire length of the trekking, each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will be monitoring your stamina and mental resolve. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Kibo Camp and after a two-hour rest continue your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m).

Change in Elevation: Kibo Hut (4,700m) – Uhuru Peak (4,700m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)

Hiking Distance: 16km

Hiking Time: 9 - 12 hours

Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Day 7 Horombo Huts - Marangu Gate - Moshi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Horombo Huts - Marangu Gate - Moshi

You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park’s exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.

Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Marangu Gate (1,860m)

Hiking Distance: 18km

Hiking Time: 5 - 6 hours

Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort
Day 8 Moshi - Kilimanjaro International Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Moshi - Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast at your hotel today we transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport to connect with your flight. See you again in future.

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8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing - Marangu Route

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Itinerary of your trip 8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing - Marangu Route

Kilimanjaro International Airport - Moshi

Moshi - Marangu Gate - Mandara Huts

Mandara Huts - Horombo Huts

Horombo Huts - Acclimatisation Day

Horombo Huts - Kibo Huts

Kibo Huts - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Huts

Horombo Huts - Marangu Gate - Moshi

Moshi - Kilimanjaro International Airport

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