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Description
Roaming around Tanzania and want to have an exhilarating experience? Climb up Mt Kilimanjaro through the "Coca Cola" Marangu Route, one of the oldest route that is well traversed by both veterans and novices. Be a spectator to beautiful vistas as you surge ahead to claim your stake.
Highlights
- Admire the views of Kibo and Mount Meru
- Trek through the forest area of Mandara
- Camp at the savannah zone of Kibo hut
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Day 1: Arrival in Moshi expand_more
Arrive in Moshi.
Lodge at the Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort, a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare for adventure.
Gather at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
Dinner and overnight at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast included.
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Day 2: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut expand_more
After breakfast, make a short journey to the National Park gate for the necessary formalities.
Start the trek with a climb through the fascinating tropical rain forest and reach the first hut at Mandara for dinner and overnight. An alternative is to simply rest and relax in the beautiful forest around the camp.
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,700 m): 5-6 hours walking.
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Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut expand_more
Make a steep ascent through the forest, with the path opening out into the moorland. In clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
Arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp.
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 4-6 hours walking.
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Day 4: Acclimatisation Day expand_more
Walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks.
This extra day and night at Horombo are for additional acclimatisation. We recommend drinking enough water and walking slowly!
All meals for the day are provided at the Horombo hut.
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Day 5: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut expand_more
Climb gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle, between Mawenzi and Kibo. These 6-7 hours of walking will be taken at a slow pace.
The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700 m.); 4-6 hours walking.
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Day 6: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut expand_more
Start with the final and most demanding part of the climb at around 1 a.m. A steep climb over loose volcanic scree and a slow but steady pace will take you to the rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 m.
The descent to Kibo Hut is amazingly fast, and after some refreshment, the trail descends to Horombo Hut.
Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut (3,720 m.); 13-15 hours walking.
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Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate expand_more
Descend past Mandara hut to Marangu National Park, where successful climbers will receive their summit certificates.
From here, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort for dinner and overnight.
Horombo hut to Marangu Gate; 6-7 hours walking.
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Day 8: Departure expand_more
Head to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight.
What's Included
- Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees
- Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
- Hotel Lodging the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included (double occupancy) with bed dinner and breakfast
- Transfer from your hotel to starting point for your climb, and return to your hotel after your climb
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees and climbing permits
- Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
- Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid)
- Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
- Qualified English-speaking Kilimanjaro mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
- Salaries for the mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
- Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress
- Water for washing up daily
- Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp
- Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
- Comprehensive Climbing Kilimanjaro travel info pack
- Flying Doctor Service
What's Excluded
- Flights and airport taxes
- Items of a personal nature
- Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook (average tip is anything from US $ 230 to US $ 300 per hiker – depending on the number of days / how many hikers in the group and route chosen)
- South African passport holders do NOT require a visa for Tanzania; however, most other nationalities require a visa for Tanzania
- Health requirements (Yellow Fever compulsory if travelling to Tanzania recommended)
- Highly recommended travel and medical insurance
- Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
- Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet
- Snacks, personal medicine and water purifying tablets
- Meals & drinks not specified and snacks
Know before you go
- The best months to climb Kilimanjaro:
- Normally March, April and May are the months with long rains and should be avoided. November is usually short rains but it is not often rains all the days so Climbing is possible. The best Months for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro are January, February and also August and September. July can be colder and November to December can be wet. January to February is the warmest months, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning. The success rates with our guides are outstanding compared to the overall success rates for all climbers who attempt to reach the top.
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 1850 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |