8-Day Trek To Uhuru Peak From Arusha
Description
Use the Marangu route which is perhaps the easiest and most comfortable route to reach the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The route is well-developed and the climb is constant and moderate. Only the approach to the summit is the exception as it is slightly more demanding. The accommodation on this tour is in simple mountain huts, which might be an advantage compared to the camping routes.
Highlights
- Trek to the Uhuru Peak at 5985 mts
- Walk through the lush tropical rainforest
- Marvel at the view from the summit
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Day 1: Arusha expand_more
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and meet your local tour guide for pick-up and transfer. He will take you to the hotel Tulia Lodge where the rest of the day is at leisure.
See the town of Arusha (taxi required) or just relax at the hotel.
Be briefed by our team on-site in preparation for the upcoming trekking tour.
Spend the night at the Tulia lodge.
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Day 2: Mandara Hut expand_more
Have your breakfast at the hotel and move to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1,840 m).
Once the necessary paperwork has been completed, begin your trek and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. You might be lucky to catch a glimpse of the thumbless black and white colobus monkeys scrambling through the lush vegetation.
Reach your destination for the day, the Mandara Hut.
Go to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy wonderful views of the Kenyan interior.
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Day 3: Horombo Hut expand_more
Start with an early breakfast and shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the treeline where vegetation changes to shrubs.
Horombo Hut will come into sight at an altitude of about 3,700 m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo peak and the Masai Steppe.
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Day 4: Horombo Hut expand_more
Get your body to acclimatize to the altitude. Acclimatization should not be underestimated as it greatly improves your chances of reaching the summit.
After a relaxing breakfast, set off on a 2 to 4 hour trek to Zebra Rocks (3,980 m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name.
Enjoy a cooked lunch upon reaching. Relax in the afternoon and regain your strength for the hike the following day.
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Day 5: Kibo Hut expand_more
Reach your destination, Kibo Hut in about 5 to 6 hours.
Get enough rest for you will be woken at approximately 23:00 h.
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Day 6: Uhuru Peak expand_more
Start in the middle of the night when the lava ash is still frozen and walking on it is easier. Begin the long and strenuous trek to the summit in the dark. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5,200 m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards.
At sunrise, you will reach Gilman’s Point (5,715 m) on the crater rim.
Reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m. Now you are standing on the “Roof of Africa”.
The descent follows the same path and the lava ash will now have thawed and allows for a fast descent.
Relish in a warm meal after reaching back and rest a while to regain your strength.
Be on your way down to the Horombo Hut (3,700 m) where you will arrive in the afternoon.
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Day 7: Return to Arusha expand_more
Pass through the heather and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2,700 m) where a cooked lunch awaits you. Soon you will again be in the lush tropical rainforest and after about 6 hours of trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park gate (1,860 m).
Go back to the Hotel Tulia lodge:
Hve a warm shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. You will have dinner and spend the night at the Green Hills of Africa.
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Day 8: Departure expand_more
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport.
What's Included
Transport
Accommodation
Sleeping bags
Mountain gears
English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide
What's Excluded
Tips
Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 2 | USD 3560 Per Group |
This is a private tour |