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Description
Trek on the routes of Marangu, Machame, Rongai, Umbwe, Lemosho and Londorosi and spend quality time with the most magical mountain of Africa - Mt. Kilimanjaro. Experience the incomparable natural beauty on this trek to Mount Kilimanjaro in just 6 days!
Highlights
- Admire the views of Kibo and Mount Meru
- Trek through the forest area of Mandara
- Take in the magnificent views of Kilimanjaro Peak
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Day 1: Climb to Mandara Hut expand_more
- First day climb is to Mandara Hut (2,743m).
- Transport from your hotel is arranged till the park entrance.
- Enters the rain forest which is a 3 hours walk to the first hut, through verdant scenery.
- Forest teems with bird life, and Colubus and other monkeys may be seen.
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Day 2: Towards Horombo Hut expand_more
- Second day trek is to Horombo Hut (3,760m), which is about ten miles and takes 5 to 6 hours.
- About half an hour after leaving Mandara hut, emerge from the rain forest onto an alpine meadow. This is a very pretty day, with a splendid view of the two peaks and of the plains below the mountain. The vegetation is also quite spectacular, especially higher up, where giant lobelias and scenes may be seen. Higher still, the vegetation becomes thinner, and the effects of altitude, commonly experienced shortness of breath, may begin to be felt.
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Day 3: Zebra Rock to Horombo Hut expand_more
- Hike for 2 hours to Zebra Rock for acclimatisation.
- Return to Horombo Hut for overnight.
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Day 4: Kibo Hut to Mawenzi expand_more
- Continue to Kibo Hut (4,730m), which is at the foot of Kibo peak.
- Route takes you up to the saddle between the peaks of Kibo and the Mawenzi and then across the high altitude desert to the hut. Again, the climb takes about 6 hours.
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Day 5: Summit Uhuru Peak expand_more
- In the morning, be back from the summit at Uhuru peak (5,895m).
- Return to Horombo for overnight.
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Day 6: Descend to Marangu Gate expand_more
Descend to Marangu Gate, where the vehicle will transfer you back to your hotel in Moshi.
What's Included
National Park gate fees
Transport from Moshi to starting point on mountain and return to Moshi
Hut fees
Certified, experienced, English-speaking Kilimanjaro guides
Porters' salaries
Rescue fees (required by national park)
All meals on the mountain
Cooking equipment, and eating utensils
What's Excluded
- Camping gears such as sleeping bag, warm clothes, etc
- Porters, recommend USD 100 per person for 6 days
- All climbing gears such as sleeping bag, boot, rain clothes, etc
Meeting Point
Moshi, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 1350 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |