Day 1: Moshi to Mandara Huts (2750 m.), via Marangu Gate
Walking time: 3-4 hours
Elevation: +950 meters, ending up at 2750 meters
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive to Marangu gate where your permit for trekking will be issued. Gate formalities take about 1 hour and then you start trekking after introduction to your team by the Chief guide. The route begins at the National Park Marangu Gate at 1800 m. walk through the fascinating rain forest to the Mandara Hut at 2750 m for dinner and overnight
Day 2: Mandara Huts to Horombo Huts (3780 m.)
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Elevation: +1030 meters, ending up at 3780 meters
After breakfast, we ascend through rolling alpine meadows containing giant Heather trees. Along this leisurely trail, we can enjoy the flora and views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. A picnic lunch is served on the way to Horombo Hut. Finally, dinner and overnight are taken at Horombo Hut.
Day 3: Acclimatization day, Horombo hut to Zebra rocks (3959 m.)
After breakfast today you will have a short day of the walk for acclimatization to the beautifully rocks colored with black and white strips on the way to Mawenzi peak and back to Horombo hut for hot lunch
Walking time: 1 hr and ½ to and fro Elevation: +179 Meters, ending up at 3959 meters
Day 4: Horombo Huts to Kibo Huts (4700 m.)
After a good night's rest we continue past the cactus-like ”Senecious” and the "last water" stream and move onto the lunar landscape on the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi arrives Kibo Hut (4700m) for dinner and overnight
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Elevation: +920 meters, ending up at 4700 meters
Day 5: Summit day
The start of the summit is made in the early hours of the morning in order to reach Gillman’s Point (5680 m.) before dawn. From Gillman’s point, one can witness the most panoramic and unforgettable sunrise. One hour walks away from Gilman’s you reach the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak at 5,895m. The descent is less tiring and the night is spent at Horombo Hut.
Walking time: 6 – 7 hours up/6 to Horombo
Day 6: Horombo Huts to Moshi via Marangu Gate
Another half day's leisurely walk and one is back at the Park entrance again where you will meet with our vehicle and representative and drive you back to your hotel for rest to get ready for the next day's program.
Walking time: 5-7 hours
Elevation: -1950 meters
Airport Transfers & Private Transportation – Kili Trips Tanzania
Kili Trips & Safari Outfitters provides reliable private transportation and airport transfer services for travelers visiting northern Tanzania.
Our services include transfers between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Moshi, Arusha, hotels, Kilimanjaro climbing gates and safari destinations.
Service Plan
Meet and greet at the airport or agreed pickup location.
Assistance with luggage and boarding.
Private transfer in a suitable vehicle to your destination.
Drop-off at your hotel, airport or agreed location.
Included
Private vehicle and professional driver.
Fuel and transportation costs.
Airport pickup assistance where applicable.
Luggage assistance.
Not Included:
• Flights and airport taxes
• Items of a personal nature
• tips for guides and porters
• Personal hiking/trekking gear –available on a hiring basis
• Optional, but highly recommended Portable toilet