Mt Kilimanjaro Climb - 8 days
Reach for the skies, and climb to the summit of the world's tallest free-standing mountain and the highest point on the African Continent! Are you ready for the challenge?
Day 1: Nairobi
Welcome to Nairobi! We’ll be there to collect you at Nairobi Airport. Your first night will be spent at our pre-expedition camp. Overnight - Acacia Camp - Nairobi
Day 2: Moshi
Nairobi - Moshi. Leaving Nairobi early, you will travel by shuttle bus via Tanzania’s safari capital Arusha, to Moshi - gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro. Arriving into Moshi late afternoon, after hotel check in attend a briefing about climbing Africa’s highest mountain and what it entails. Overnight - Springlands Hotel - Moshi
Mt Kilimanjaro Climb - 8 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!
Day 3: Mandara Hut - 2743 m
Moshi - Mandara. At 5895m above sea level, Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and majestically straddles the border between Kenya and Tanzania. Climbing to the top of this dormant volcano is one of Africa’s most exhilarating experiences and today we rise to the challenge. An early start takes us to Kilimanjaro National Park, where we trek through the spectacular rain forests on the first section of our ascent, on the way to our camp at the Mandara Hut for the first night on this incredible mountain. Overnight - Mandara Hut (B, L, D)
Day 4: Horombo Hut - 3760 m
Mandara - Horombo. After breakfast we continue our trek across stunning open rolling moorland up to Horombo Hut where we spend the night. The stark scenery from this altitude is remarkable and the vegetation is very different from the rainforest.
If you wish to have an extra day to acclimatise to the altitude, it will be here at the Horombo Hut. Please refer to the Go Guide for further details. Overnight - Horombo Hut (B, L, D)
If you wish to have an extra day to acclimatise to the altitude, it will be here at the Horombo Hut. Please refer to the Go Guide for further details. Overnight - Horombo Hut (B, L, D)
Day 5: Kibo Hut (4730m)
Horombo - Kibo. After a good nights sleep. the trek continues over the ‘saddle’ - a broad desert zone, between Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. This is the final stage before the challenging summit ascent tomorrow. Overnight - Kibo Hut (B, L, D)
Day 6: The Summit! (5895m)
Kibo - Uhuru Peak - Horombo. Very early this morning, the ascent continues up a steep scree slope to Gilman’s Point (5700m), on the rim of the crater and up to Uhuru Peak. When you spot the ‘Congratulations!’ sign - you’ve made it to the ‘roof of Africa’! Absorb the magnificent views across Tanzania and Kenya. Leaving the summit, it’s all downhill from here back to Horombo Hut for perhaps a low-key celebration and some much needed rest! Overnight - Horombo hut (B, L, D)
Day 7: Moshi
Horombo - Moshi. Today is the final day of our trek as we continue our descent and exit via the Marangu Gate, before being transferred back to the Springlands Hotel for hot showers and dinner. Tonight you can celebrate your achievement at the hotel bar! Overnight - Moshi hotel (B)
Day 8: Nairobi
Moshi - Nairobi. After breakfast, the Shuttle Bus will collect us for the drive back to Nairobi. A late afternoon arrival in Nairobi marks the end of one of Africa’s most unique and challenging experiences.
Note: This expedition can depart on any day of the year and will run with a minimum of 1 passenger. (B)
Note: This expedition can depart on any day of the year and will run with a minimum of 1 passenger. (B)
Details About The Climb
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Grade: Strenuous Route: Marangu Walking: 5 hours daily Altitude: Max 5895m Group size: 1 - 15 Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro is challenging but highly rewarding! We take the Marangu route up Kili, which is the classic and most straight forward way up to the summit, staying in basic but comfortable mountain huts as opposed to camping. An additional acclimatisation day at Horombo Hut can be arranged upon request, please refer to the Go Guide or contact us for further details. This should be booked in advance and is payable locally. Should you wish to take another route up the mountain, such as the Machame Route, please contact us and we will be happy to provide a quote and organise this for you. |
Tour Details
- Starts in: Nairobi / Ends in: Nairobi
- Departs: Any day of the year
- Local Payment: USD $660
- Breakfast:6, Lunch: 4, Dinner: 4
- Hotel Rating: 2 star hotels/very basic mountain huts
- Tour Guide: Yes
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