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Arrival:
Stage 1 : Arrival in Tanzania  

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport on date …………….Flight # ………Arrive at ……..am/pm you will be picked up with our representative from Kilimanjaro International Airport strait to the Hotel where you will spend a night before trek begins on the next day. You will have the opportunity to go over any last minute questions. At this point you will also have the chance to leave a bag behind with anything you don't need on the trekking. Your left-behind gear will be secured at the storage room and will meet you as soon as you back from Safari. Stay overnight at Hotel Bed and Breakfast. (Accommodation will be accordingly to the choice of Category.)
 

 Stage 2:
Start trekking on Marangu route


Moshi to Marangu Gate  70 Km (43 miles)
Elevation 1800M (5,905 Ft) to Mandara hut 2750M (9,021 ft)
at 8:30 am our representative will pick you from your hotel to Marangu gate where your permit for trekking will be issue. Gate formalities take about 01:15 hrs and then start trekking after introduction to your porters from 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.
 

Stage 3:
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut


Mandara hut 2750M (9,021 ft) to Horombo 3780 (12,400 ft)
Km/miles of walking 7km ( 4.43 Miles)
Time taken 5 to 6 hrs

 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 packed lunch is served on the way to Horombo Hut (3780m ASL). Finally, dinner and overnight is taken at Horombo Hut.

 
 

Stage 4:
Acclimatization Day


Horombo to Mawenzi Hut – Zebra Rocks
A Walking to high altitude toward Mawenzi Peak will be Ideal for the day and through Zebra rocks this will help you to gain high altitude and to test your body how is react on high altitude. Late afternoon you will come down and sleep on Low altitude. As most of Mountaineer recommend this “Go high sleep low”
 
Stage 5:
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut


Horombo 3780M (12,285 ft) to Kibo 4,700M (15,420 ft)
Km/Miles of walking 6 Km (miles)
Time taken 5 to 6 Hrs
After a good night's rest we continue past the cactus-like ground cover and the "last water" stream and moves onto the lunar landscape on the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi Kibo Hut at 4700m.
 

Stage 6:
 Kibo Hut to the Summit and then down to Horombo hut.

SUMMIT DAY!  
Kibo 4,700M (15,420 ft) to Summit 5,895M (19,340 ft) back to Horombo 3780 (12,285 ft)
Km/miles of walking 10 km (6 miles)
Time taken 14 to 16 hrs

 The start for the summit is made in the early hours of the morning in order to reach Gillman Points - (5680 m) before dawn. From Gillman point one can witness the most spectacular and unforgettable sunrise. One hours walk away is the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak at 5895m. The descent is less tiring and the night is spent at Horombo Hut.
 

 Stage 7:
Horombo to Marangu gate

 
 Horombo hut 3780M (12,285 ft) to Marangu gate 1800M (5,850 ft)
Km/miles of walking 4 km (2.5 miles) Ascend and 14 Km descend (8.75 miles)
Time taken 5 to 7 Hrs
another half day's leisurely walk and one is back at the Park entrance again where you will meet with our gate representative and drive you back to Bristol Cottage for rest to get read for the next day program.

The overall height difference between Marangu Gate, National Park entrance and the summit of Uhuru peak is 4100 meters (13,450 ft) and the distance is 32 km (20 miles). Each way

In all a good 64 km (40 miles) trek with the bonus of an ascent of one of the worlds finest 5000 meter peaks
 

Land costs include:
  • All night in hotel accommodations  (double occupancy) B&B
  • All transportation in Tanzania for those on the regular (official) schedule  
  • All group equipment for the climb
  • All meals (Unless indicated on Schedule) B&B – Bed and Breakfast / BLD – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • All park fees and climbing permits for participants and staff

 
 

Land costs do not include

  •  International round-trip airfare to Tanzania International visas for Tanzania

  • Meals and hotels outside the regular itinerary

  • Excess-luggage charges and airport taxes

  • Personal gear   

  • Single-room supplement for hotels  

  • Medical/Evacuation trip insurance  Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Moshi Expedition

  • Tips and gratuities


Each trip to Kilimanjaro is a custom one, with a minimum # of people only and no large groups filled with strangers! All prices are below, so no hidden cost or need for sending in forms before you knows what you will have to pay.