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Mem Tours and Safaris Ltd offers you the best packages you can buy at very competitive prices! Book a trip now and experience all that Tanzania has to offer!
 

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
RONGAI CAMP

Altitude: 6,396' to 8,530'; Hiking time: 3 hours.
Register at the Marangu park gate and transfer by Land Rover (approximately two and a half hours) to the Rongai trailhead. Meet your climbing staff and begin hiking from the village of Nale Moru. The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest, and then climbs gently through a forest sheltering a variety of wildlife, including the Kilimanjaro Colobus monkey. Our campsite is on the edge of the moorland zone with expansive views of the Kenyan plains. [BLD]

 

Stage 3
KIKELEWA CAVES

Kikelewa Caves Altitude: 8,530' to 11,320'; Hiking time: 6-7 hours.
Challenging ascent to the "Second Cave" where you will relax and take lunch with superb views of Kibo and the ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch proceed towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, where we camp in a sheltered valley near Kikelewa Caves. [BLD].
 

Stage 4
MAWENZI TARN

Altitude: 11,320' to 14,210'; Hiking time: 3-4 hours.
A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before we reach our next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area. [BLD]

 
Stage 5
KIBO CAMPSITE
Altitude: 14,210' to 15,580'; Hiking time: 4-5 hours.
We cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Campsite. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent. [BLD]

 

Stage 6
FINAL ASCENT-HOROMBO CAMP

Altitude: 15,580' to 18,650' (Gillman's Point) to 19,340' (summit) then down to 12,200'; Hiking time: 12-16 hours.
Begin the final, steepest and most difficult part of the ascent at 1:00am. Hike slowly on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman's Point. Rest for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. For those who feel strong enough, continue (3 hrs roundtrip) to Uhuru Peak passing close to spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs in the summit area. Descend to Kibo for lunch and a rest then continue down the Marangu route to our Horombo Camp. [BLD]

 

 Stage 7
 DESCENT TO MARANGU

Altitude: 12,200' to 6,250'; Hiking time: 5-6 hours.
Descend steadily through the moorland, past Mandara Hut and through a lush rain forest to the Marangu park gate. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Bed and Breakfast ( Accommodation will be accordingly to the choice of Category.)
 

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.