5 Days Kilimanjaro climbs via Marangu route + 2 Nights in Arusha

Day 1: Arrival

Upon arrival into Kilimanjaro International Airport (arrival time to be advice), you will be met and transferred to Tulia hotel and spa you will be book bed and breakfast

Breakfast will be provided.

Day 2: Kilimanjaro National Park Gate to Mandara Hut

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.

5,500 ft / 1,700 m to 9,000 ft / 2,740 m
7 km
4-5 hours
Montane Forest
Meals: LD
Budget Lodging: Mandara Hut

Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.

9,000 ft / 2,700 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m
11 km
6-8 hours
Heathland
Meals: BLD
Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut

Day 4 : Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.

12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 15,400 ft / 4,700 m
10 km
6-8 hours
Alpine Desert
Meals: BLD
Budget Lodging: Kibo Hut
Day 5 : Kibo Hut to Summit then Horombo Hut

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.

The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!

15,400 ft / 4,700 m to 19,300 ft / 5,895 m
19,300 ft / 5,895 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m
4 km up / 14 km down
10-15 hours
Alpine Desert
Meals: BLD
Budget Lodging: Horombo Camp

Day 6: Horombo Hut to Moshi

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

A vehicle will meet you at Marangu village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!

12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 5,500 ft / 1,700 m
18km
5-7 hours
Meals: B

Day 7: Departure

Today you will be picked up and transferred to the Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight to back home.

End of tour

Prices

Number of people	Price per person sharing
2 pax	USD $1950
3 pax	USD $1710
4 pax	USD $1550
5 pax	USD $1405
6 pax	USD $1370

In regards to your climb:

This price includes:

All park entrance, camping (or hut) and rescue fees,
All meals and filtered drinking water while on the mountain,
Guide (Wilderness First Responder certified), cook and porter salaries and fees (porters are paid
According to national park recommendations),
Camping equipment including mountaineering sleeping and mess tents (North Face, Marmot and
Mountain Hardware), foam mattresses, toilet tent, chairs and tables,
Emergency oxygen bottles,
Transfer to/from Kilimanjaro National Park,
Flying Doctors evacuation insurance

Not included in price of your climb:

The climb does not include gratuities, soda/alcohol, energy snacks and drinks such as Power Bars,
Personal camping equipment such as sleeping bags, visa fees, hotel in Arusha, airport transfers,
Travel/health insurance, airfare, or items of a personal nature.

Optional Extra’s

Single Tent Supplement-$150
Shower Tent-$350 per group
An Extra Mountain Assistant Guide-$40 per day (for each day of the climb)
Personal porter to carry your daypack-$20 per day (for each day of the climb)

Our Payment Policy

20% Deposit is required to confirm a booking,
The final payment of 80% will be due one month before you arrive so we have enough time to get all the park permits, vouchers and GRR permits for your trip to go smoothly.
Should the booking be done with less than 30 days before arrival full payment is required to confirm the booking

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations must be received in writing by emailing us at. All suppliers charge cancellation fees, which they in turn pass on to us. Therefore, reservations that are cancelled reduced in length of stay or in number of people, are subject to cancellation fees.

If you must cancel before your trip, your money will be returned, less the cancellation fees (below).
Following is the scale for cancellation charges:

20% (of the total cost of the trip) if made more than 60 days prior to arrival date of which your tour was going to start.
50% (of the total cost of the trip) if cancelled between 31 and 60 days prior to arrival date of which your tour was going to start.
75% (of the total cost of the trip) if cancelled between 15 and 30 days prior to arrival date of which your tour was going to start.
100% (the total cost of the trip) if cancelled 14 days prior to arrival date of which your tour was going to start.