TOUR PACKAGES

 
Kilimanjaro via Marangu route

Day 1: Nairobi – Arusha
After breakfast we will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel and thereafter depart for Arusha arriving in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon organising any gear you require for the trek. Overnight at your Arusha hotel.

Day 2: Mandara
After breakfast drive to moshi then on to the Marangu park gate, then set off point for your three hour hike to Mandara hut in which you cover 9km. Here we are at 2774m above sea level on your first overnight at Kilimanjaro

Day 3: Horombo
Begin your trek to Horombo hut in an average hiking time of 8 hrs lunch en route. In clear weather Mawenzi and Kibo peaks can be seen. Dinner and overnight at the hut altitude 3761m.

Day 4: Kibo
After breakfast hike 13 km to Kibo hut 4732m above sea level in an average hiking time of 6 hrs. You will now encounter spectacular mountain vegetation like lobelia, giant, cactus and groundsel.

Day 5: Horombo
Wake up at 2am for a pre-down attempt of the summit. It takes 5 hrs to Gilman’s. It takes 1 hour to the summit uhuru peak, the highest point in Africa at 5896m above sea level. Descend to Horombo hut for overnight.

Day 6: Arusha.
After breakfast descend to the Marangu park gate via Mandara. You will be transferred to your Arusha hotel for overnight.

Day 7: Nairobi
After breakfast depart for Nairobi in the morning or afternoon shuttle.