Mount Kilimanjaro is a snow-capped peak rising above the savannah of Eastern Africa. With a summit of 19,341feet (5,895meters) from sea level is Africa's tallest mountain.
The etymology of the name Kilimanjaro is still a mystery, several theories exist about the meaning and origin of the name. .
Book the tourThere are six routes officially sanctioned for climbing Kilimanjaro and two routes used for descent. These are; Machame, Marangu, Rongai, Lemosho, Umbwe, Shira and Mweka. The journey from the gate to the peak is like travelling from the equator to Antarctica in a matter of days. Clearest and warmest conditions from December to February, but also dry (and colder) from July -September
What is the best route to climb Kilimanjaro : Kilimanjaro has six well known routes and each route varies not only in length, time, cost and scenery but also has different difficult levels and different success rate. The most important decision to make as a climber is selecting the Kilimanjaro climb route. Which route up to Mount Kilimanjaro is good for you depends on a few factors: time and the budget, previous hiking/trekking experience and body fitness, time of the year and personal preference.
Commonly known as the 'Coca-Cola' route; the route approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. It is the oldest, most established route and the most popular route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. The typical duration is either 5/6 days depending upon whether you chose to spend an extra day for acclimatization to the attitude. This is the only route that offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style.
However please remember that all our programs are flexible and tailored to the individual groups so please let us know if you would like to make any changes.
Detailed information about the tour day by day
Distance:
12km
Hiking time:
5hrs
Habitat:
Rainforest
On arrival allow 1-2hours at the park headquarters at Marangu gate for registration and payment fees. It is recommended that you start this route in the morning, because this allows the leisurely walk to Mandara, avoiding the rain showers that sometimes fall in the afternoon. From the gate, you cleared ridge trails, formerly a vehicle track to Mandara Hut. The cleared trail is the fastest way to Mandara but opportunities to see wildlife or enjoy the forest are limited due to the heavy foot traffic. After a 6hours walk, you will reach the Horombo Hut where you will have dinner and rest.
Distance:
15km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Moorland
From Mandara Huts the trails pass through a short stretch of forest and skirt the base of Maundi Crater, crosses a meadow and a wooded stream, then emerge into grasslands. It is worth the short detour to scramble up to the rim of Maundi Crater for the superb view of the mountain and its surroundings. The trails cross numerous moorland ravines before ending at Horombo Hut, which is set in a rocky valley with a fine stand of groundsels. Dinner and rest at the campsite in the evening.
Distance:
Optional 4.5hrs
Hiking time:
Optional
Hike Past Zebra Rocks to Assist with Acclimatization
From Horombo Hut there are two trails to the saddle. Horombo hut is a cluster of huts perched on a small plateau, with structures similar to Mandara, but with a total capacity of 120 climbers! The atmosphere at this stop is exciting; you will meet many people from all around the world all trying to reach the summit or who have already conquered the mighty mountain. This extra day and night are for additional acclimatization. We offer an additional walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours up and 1.5 hours down), to further assist with the process of acclimatization. Your day will end with an evening meal and rest at the campsite.
Distance:
15km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Alpine
In the morning, I continued to trek through the alpine desert habitat. From Horombo there are two trails to the "Saddle" (which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo). There is an upper route (right hand fork) and a lower route (left-hand fork) to choose from. The upper route (right-hand fork) will be very familiar, as you will have climbed most of it the previous day towards Mawenzi hut. It is very stony and eroded. The recommended lower route (left-hand fork) is much easier and nearly an hour shorter. From Kibo hut, the summit is only 1195 m above you and you will make your final ascent the same night.
Distance:
6km ascent and further 21km descent
Hiking time:
8hrs to reach Uhuru peak and another 6hrs to descend to Horombos
Habitat:
Stone scree and Ice-capped summit
On arrival allow 1-2hours at the park headquarters at Marangu gate for registration and payment fees. It is recommended that you start this route in the morning, because this allows the leisurely walk to Mandara, avoiding the rain showers that sometimes fall in the afternoon. From the gate, you cleared ridge trails, formerly a vehicle track to Mandara Hut. The cleared trail is the fastest way to Mandara but opportunities to see wildlife or enjoy the forest are limited due to the heavy foot traffic. After a 6hours walk, you will reach the Horombo Hut where you will have dinner and rest.
Distance:
28km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Forest
Descend from Horombo Hut you can easily make it to Mandara Hut by lunchtime and continue to the park gate and Marangu in the afternoon.
Prices of tour
Persons: |
Price 6 DAYS: |
Price 5 DAYS: |
|---|---|---|
1 pax |
2252 $ |
1880 $ |
2-4 pax |
1966 $ |
1628 $ |
5-8 pax |
1841 $ |
1550 $ |
9-11 pax |
1809 $ |
1385 $ |
12+ pax |
1688 $ |
1265 $ |
Some call this the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro.
Climbing Kilimanjaro on the Machame Route is considered to be more difficult than on the machame route or Rongai route. It is considered difficult, but not technically difficult. Mostly it is a long and often steeper trek. It covers more ground and involves more ups and downs. It wears you out more, takes more energy, not more skills. BUT it offers much better ACCLIMATIZATION!
Some people are worried about climbing the Barranco wall. Do not worry. It’s not a cliff face and it’s not a climb. It is mostly a very steep path that requires you to use your hands now and then with a bit of scramble in a couple of places.
Detailed information about the tour day by day
Distance:
12km
Hiking time:
5hrs
Habitat:
Rainforest
On arrival allow 1-2hours at the park headquarters at machame gate for registration and payment fees. It is recommended that you start this route in the morning, because this allows the leisurely walk to Mandara, avoiding the rain showers that sometimes fall in the afternoon. From the gate, you cleared ridge trails, formerly a vehicle track to Mandara Hut. The cleared trail is the fastest way to Mandara but opportunities to see wildlife or enjoy the forest are limited due to the heavy foot traffic. After a 6hours walk, you will reach the Horombo Hut where you will have dinner and rest.
Distance:
15km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Moorland
From Mandara Huts the trails pass through a short stretch of forest and skirt the base of Maundi Crater, crosses a meadow and a wooded stream, then emerge into grasslands. It is worth the short detour to scramble up to the rim of Maundi Crater for the superb view of the mountain and its surroundings. The trails cross numerous moorland ravines before ending at Horombo Hut, which is set in a rocky valley with a fine stand of groundsels. Dinner and rest at the campsite in the evening.
Distance:
Optional 4.5hrs
Hiking time:
Optional
Hiking time:
Optional
From Horombo Hut there are two trails to the saddle. Horombo hut is a cluster of huts perched on a small plateau, with structures similar to Mandara, but with a total capacity of 120 climbers! The atmosphere at this stop is exciting; you will meet many people from all around the world all trying to reach the summit or who have already conquered the mighty mountain. This extra day and night are for additional acclimatization. We offer an additional walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours up and 1.5 hours down), to further assist with the process of acclimatization. Your day will end with an evening meal and rest at the campsite.
Distance:
15km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Alpine
In the morning, I continued to trek through the alpine desert habitat. From Horombo there are two trails to the "Saddle" (which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo). There is an upper route (right hand fork) and a lower route (left-hand fork) to choose from. The upper route (right-hand fork) will be very familiar, as you will have climbed most of it the previous day towards Mawenzi hut. It is very stony and eroded. The recommended lower route (left-hand fork) is much easier and nearly an hour shorter. From Kibo hut, the summit is only 1195 m above you and you will make your final ascent the same night.
Distance:
6km ascent and further 21km descent
Hiking time:
8hrs to reach Uhuru peak and another 6hrs to descend to Horombos
Habitat:
Stone scree and Ice-capped summit
On arrival allow 1-2hours at the park headquarters at machame gate for registration and payment fees. It is recommended that you start this route in the morning, because this allows the leisurely walk to Mandara, avoiding the rain showers that sometimes fall in the afternoon. From the gate, you cleared ridge trails, formerly a vehicle track to Mandara Hut. The cleared trail is the fastest way to Mandara but opportunities to see wildlife or enjoy the forest are limited due to the heavy foot traffic. After a 6hours walk, you will reach the Horombo Hut where you will have dinner and rest.
Distance:
28km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Forest
Descend from Horombo Hut you can easily make it to Mandara Hut by lunchtime and continue to the park gate and machame in the afternoon.
Distance:
28km
Hiking time:
8hrs
Habitat:
Forest
Descend from Horombo Hut you can easily make it to Mandara Hut by lunchtime and continue to the park gate and machame in the afternoon.
Prices of tour
Persons: |
Price |
|---|---|
1 pax |
2650 $ |
2-4 pax |
2280 $ |
5-8 pax |
2150 $ |
9-11 pax |
1930 $ |
12+ pax |
1865 $ |
The Rongai Route provides the ascent up Kilimanjaro from the northeastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya.
Rongai ascent is almost similar to Marangu. It is one of Kilimanjaro's easiest routes. The climb to the top is gradual and steady. However, unlike Marangu, this route has a low crowd and passes through remote wilderness areas. Due to its connection with Tsavo national park, it is the only route with a big possibility of seeing wildlife in the first days of the hike.
Detailed information about the tour day by day
Distance:
12km
Hiking time:
5hrs
Habitat:
Rainforest
On arrival allow 1-2hours at the park headquarters at rongai gate for registration and payment fees. It is recommended that you start this route in the morning, because this allows the leisurely walk to Mandara, avoiding the rain showers that sometimes fall in the afternoon. From the gate, you cleared ridge trails, formerly a vehicle track to Mandara Hut. The cleared trail is the fastest way to Mandara but opportunities to see wildlife or enjoy the forest are limited due to the heavy foot traffic. After a 6hours walk, you will reach the Horombo Hut where you will have dinner and rest.
Distance:
15km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Moorland
From Mandara Huts the trails pass through a short stretch of forest and skirt the base of Maundi Crater, crosses a meadow and a wooded stream, then emerge into grasslands. It is worth the short detour to scramble up to the rim of Maundi Crater for the superb view of the mountain and its surroundings. The trails cross numerous moorland ravines before ending at Horombo Hut, which is set in a rocky valley with a fine stand of groundsels. Dinner and rest at the campsite in the evening.
Distance:
Optional 4.5hrs
Hiking time:
Optional
Hiking time:
Optional
From Horombo Hut there are two trails to the saddle. Horombo hut is a cluster of huts perched on a small plateau, with structures similar to Mandara, but with a total capacity of 120 climbers! The atmosphere at this stop is exciting; you will meet many people from all around the world all trying to reach the summit or who have already conquered the mighty mountain. This extra day and night are for additional acclimatization. We offer an additional walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours up and 1.5 hours down), to further assist with the process of acclimatization. Your day will end with an evening meal and rest at the campsite.
Distance:
15km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Alpine
In the morning, I continued to trek through the alpine desert habitat. From Horombo there are two trails to the "Saddle" (which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo). There is an upper route (right hand fork) and a lower route (left-hand fork) to choose from. The upper route (right-hand fork) will be very familiar, as you will have climbed most of it the previous day towards Mawenzi hut. It is very stony and eroded. The recommended lower route (left-hand fork) is much easier and nearly an hour shorter. From Kibo hut, the summit is only 1195 m above you and you will make your final ascent the same night.
Distance:
6km ascent and further 21km descent
Hiking time:
8hrs to reach Uhuru peak and another 6hrs to descend to Horombos
Habitat:
Stone scree and Ice-capped summit
On arrival allow 1-2hours at the park headquarters at rongai gate for registration and payment fees. It is recommended that you start this route in the morning, because this allows the leisurely walk to Mandara, avoiding the rain showers that sometimes fall in the afternoon. From the gate, you cleared ridge trails, formerly a vehicle track to Mandara Hut. The cleared trail is the fastest way to Mandara but opportunities to see wildlife or enjoy the forest are limited due to the heavy foot traffic. After a 6hours walk, you will reach the Horombo Hut where you will have dinner and rest.
Distance:
28km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Forest
Descend from Horombo Hut you can easily make it to Mandara Hut by lunchtime and continue to the park gate and rongai in the afternoon.
Distance:
28km
Hiking time:
8hrs
Habitat:
Forest
Descend from Horombo Hut you can easily make it to Mandara Hut by lunchtime and continue to the park gate and rongai in the afternoon.
Prices of tour
Persons: |
Price |
|---|---|
1 pax |
2650 $ |
2-4 pax |
2880 $ |
5-8 pax |
2150 $ |
9-11 pax |
1930 $ |
12+ pax |
1865 $ |
The lemosho Route provides the ascent up Kilimanjaro from the northeastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya.
lemosho ascent is almost similar to Marangu. It is one of Kilimanjaro's easiest routes. The climb to the top is gradual and steady. However, unlike Marangu, this route has a low crowd and passes through remote wilderness areas. Due to its connection with Tsavo national park, it is the only route with a big possibility of seeing wildlife in the first days of the hike.
Detailed information about the tour day by day
Distance:
12km
Hiking time:
5hrs
Habitat:
Rainforest
On arrival allow 1-2hours at the park headquarters at lemosho gate for registration and payment fees. It is recommended that you start this route in the morning, because this allows the leisurely walk to Mandara, avoiding the rain showers that sometimes fall in the afternoon. From the gate, you cleared ridge trails, formerly a vehicle track to Mandara Hut. The cleared trail is the fastest way to Mandara but opportunities to see wildlife or enjoy the forest are limited due to the heavy foot traffic. After a 6hours walk, you will reach the Horombo Hut where you will have dinner and rest.
Distance:
15km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Moorland
From Mandara Huts the trails pass through a short stretch of forest and skirt the base of Maundi Crater, crosses a meadow and a wooded stream, then emerge into grasslands. It is worth the short detour to scramble up to the rim of Maundi Crater for the superb view of the mountain and its surroundings. The trails cross numerous moorland ravines before ending at Horombo Hut, which is set in a rocky valley with a fine stand of groundsels. Dinner and rest at the campsite in the evening.
Hiking time:
Optional
Hiking time:
Optional
From Horombo Hut there are two trails to the saddle. Horombo hut is a cluster of huts perched on a small plateau, with structures similar to Mandara, but with a total capacity of 120 climbers! The atmosphere at this stop is exciting; you will meet many people from all around the world all trying to reach the summit or who have already conquered the mighty mountain. This extra day and night are for additional acclimatization. We offer an additional walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours up and 1.5 hours down), to further assist with the process of acclimatization. Your day will end with an evening meal and rest at the campsite.
Distance:
15km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Alpine
In the morning, I continued to trek through the alpine desert habitat. From Horombo there are two trails to the "Saddle" (which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo). There is an upper route (right hand fork) and a lower route (left-hand fork) to choose from. The upper route (right-hand fork) will be very familiar, as you will have climbed most of it the previous day towards Mawenzi hut. It is very stony and eroded. The recommended lower route (left-hand fork) is much easier and nearly an hour shorter. From Kibo hut, the summit is only 1195 m above you and you will make your final ascent the same night.
Distance:
6km ascent and further 21km descent
Hiking time:
8hrs to reach Uhuru peak and another 6hrs to descend to Horombos
Habitat:
Stone scree and Ice-capped summit
On arrival allow 1-2hours at the park headquarters at lemosho gate for registration and payment fees. It is recommended that you start this route in the morning, because this allows the leisurely walk to Mandara, avoiding the rain showers that sometimes fall in the afternoon. From the gate, you cleared ridge trails, formerly a vehicle track to Mandara Hut. The cleared trail is the fastest way to Mandara but opportunities to see wildlife or enjoy the forest are limited due to the heavy foot traffic. After a 6hours walk, you will reach the Horombo Hut where you will have dinner and rest.
Distance:
28km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Forest
Descend from Horombo Hut you can easily make it to Mandara Hut by lunchtime and continue to the park gate and lemosho in the afternoon.
Distance:
28km
Hiking time:
8hrs
Habitat:
Forest
Descend from Horombo Hut you can easily make it to Mandara Hut by lunchtime and continue to the park gate and lemosho in the afternoon.
Prices of tour
Persons: |
Price |
|---|---|
1 pax |
3420 $ |
2-4 pax |
3025 $ |
5-8 pax |
2810 $ |
9-11 pax |
2616 $ |
12+ pax |
2413 $ |
The umbwe Route provides the ascent up Kilimanjaro from the northeastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya.
Detailed information about the tour day by day
Distance:
12km
Hiking time:
5hrs
Habitat:
Rainforest
On arrival allow 1-2hours at the park headquarters at umbwe gate for registration and payment fees. It is recommended that you start this route in the morning, because this allows the leisurely walk to Mandara, avoiding the rain showers that sometimes fall in the afternoon. From the gate, you cleared ridge trails, formerly a vehicle track to Mandara Hut. The cleared trail is the fastest way to Mandara but opportunities to see wildlife or enjoy the forest are limited due to the heavy foot traffic. After a 6hours walk, you will reach the Horombo Hut where you will have dinner and rest.
Distance:
15km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Moorland
From Mandara Huts the trails pass through a short stretch of forest and skirt the base of Maundi Crater, crosses a meadow and a wooded stream, then emerge into grasslands. It is worth the short detour to scramble up to the rim of Maundi Crater for the superb view of the mountain and its surroundings. The trails cross numerous moorland ravines before ending at Horombo Hut, which is set in a rocky valley with a fine stand of groundsels. Dinner and rest at the campsite in the evening.
Hiking time:
Optional
Hiking time:
Optional
From Horombo Hut there are two trails to the saddle. Horombo hut is a cluster of huts perched on a small plateau, with structures similar to Mandara, but with a total capacity of 120 climbers! The atmosphere at this stop is exciting; you will meet many people from all around the world all trying to reach the summit or who have already conquered the mighty mountain. This extra day and night are for additional acclimatization. We offer an additional walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours up and 1.5 hours down), to further assist with the process of acclimatization. Your day will end with an evening meal and rest at the campsite.
Distance:
15km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Alpine
In the morning, I continued to trek through the alpine desert habitat. From Horombo there are two trails to the "Saddle" (which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo). There is an upper route (right hand fork) and a lower route (left-hand fork) to choose from. The upper route (right-hand fork) will be very familiar, as you will have climbed most of it the previous day towards Mawenzi hut. It is very stony and eroded. The recommended lower route (left-hand fork) is much easier and nearly an hour shorter. From Kibo hut, the summit is only 1195 m above you and you will make your final ascent the same night.
Distance:
6km ascent and further 21km descent
Hiking time:
8hrs to reach Uhuru peak and another 6hrs to descend to Horombos
Habitat:
Stone scree and Ice-capped summit
On arrival allow 1-2hours at the park headquarters at umbwe gate for registration and payment fees. It is recommended that you start this route in the morning, because this allows the leisurely walk to Mandara, avoiding the rain showers that sometimes fall in the afternoon. From the gate, you cleared ridge trails, formerly a vehicle track to Mandara Hut. The cleared trail is the fastest way to Mandara but opportunities to see wildlife or enjoy the forest are limited due to the heavy foot traffic. After a 6hours walk, you will reach the Horombo Hut where you will have dinner and rest.
Distance:
28km
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Forest
Descend from Horombo Hut you can easily make it to Mandara Hut by lunchtime and continue to the park gate and umbwe in the afternoon.
Prices of tour
Persons: |
Price |
|---|---|
1 pax |
3420 $ |
2-4 pax |
3025 $ |
5-8 pax |
2810 $ |
9-11 pax |
2616 $ |
12+ pax |
2413 $ |
Mount Meru Climb is the best for acclimatization prior to Mount Kilimanjaro climbing; The Mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m.
The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania’s gem. This prime location gives trekkers the chance to spot some of wildlife that inhabits the area. The ascent is quite steep, the route to the summit passes over streams, through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone and moorland. The summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge, which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater.
Detailed information about the tour day by day
Hiking time:
4-6hrs
Habitat:
Montane Forest
In the morning you will drive from Moshi/Arusha to Momella Gate. After a short registration at the Gate, your walk will begin with a fully armed ranger escorting you, simply you can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants. Dinner and overnight will be at Miriakamba Hut.
Hiking time:
3-5hrs
Habitat:
Forest and Moorland
The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take you slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut, you can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset.
Hiking time:
12-14 hrs
Habitat:
Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest
You will start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). You will reach the summit (4,566 m), and at sunrise, you can see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridge line between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. You will return back, and after some brunch at Saddle Hut, will continue moving down to Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, you will undergo the final section which takes up to 3 hours to return to Momella Gate. There your vehicles will be waiting for pick up. You can have a short game drive in the Arusha National Park before returning to your overnight accommodation in Moshi.
Prices of tour
Persons: |
Price |
|---|---|
1 pax |
3420 $ |
2-4 pax |
3000 $ |
5-8 pax |
2800 $ |
9-11 pax |
2660 $ |
12+ pax |
2400 $ |
This is the prominent volcano mountain with an elevation of 4566meters in the Arusha region of northeast Tanzania. Mount Meru is the second highest peak in Tanzania after Mount Kilimanjaro, which is just 60 km away and forms a backdrop to views from the park to the east. Although completely overshadowed by Kilimanjaro and frequently overlooked by many trekkers it is a spectacular volcanic cone with one of East Africa's most scenic and rewarding climbs.
Detailed information about the tour day by day
Hiking time:
5hrs
Habitat:
Rainforest
On arrival allow 1-2hours at the park headquarters at meru gate for registration and payment fees. It is recommended that you start this route in the morning, because this allows the leisurely walk to Mandara, avoiding the rain showers that sometimes fall in the afternoon. From the gate, you cleared ridge trails, formerly a vehicle track to Mandara Hut. The cleared trail is the fastest way to Mandara but opportunities to see wildlife or enjoy the forest are limited due to the heavy foot traffic. After a 6hours walk, you will reach the Horombo Hut where you will have dinner and rest.
Hiking time:
6hrs
Habitat:
Moorland
From Mandara Huts the trails pass through a short stretch of forest and skirt the base of Maundi Crater, crosses a meadow and a wooded stream, then emerge into grasslands. It is worth the short detour to scramble up to the rim of Maundi Crater for the superb view of the mountain and its surroundings. The trails cross numerous moorland ravines before ending at Horombo Hut, which is set in a rocky valley with a fine stand of groundsels. Dinner and rest at the campsite in the evening.
Hiking time:
Optional
Hiking time:
Optional
From Horombo Hut there are two trails to the saddle. Horombo hut is a cluster of huts perched on a small plateau, with structures similar to Mandara, but with a total capacity of 120 climbers! The atmosphere at this stop is exciting; you will meet many people from all around the world all trying to reach the summit or who have already conquered the mighty mountain. This extra day and night are for additional acclimatization. We offer an additional walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours up and 1.5 hours down), to further assist with the process of acclimatization. Your day will end with an evening meal and rest at the campsite.
Prices of tour
Persons: |
Price |
|---|---|
1 pax |
2650 $ |
2-4 pax |
2880 $ |
5-8 pax |
2150 $ |
9-11 pax |
1930 $ |
12+ pax |
1865 $ |
Kilimanjaro has six well known routes and each route varies not only in length, time, cost and scenery but also has different difficult levels and different success rate. The most important decision to make as a climber is selecting the Kilimanjaro climb route. Which route up to Mount Kilimanjaro is good for you depends on a few factors: time and the budget, previous hiking/trekking experience and body fitness, time of the year and personal preference.
Altitude sickness, also called Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), is an illness caused by exposure to the low air pressure; especially low partial pressure of oxygen, which many climbers experience at high altitudes. There are a number of practical steps that you can take to minimize the chances of having to abandon your climb of Kilimanjaro due to the effects of altitude sickness. Theres are numbers of practical steps that you can take to minimize your chances of suffering from sickness on Kilimanjaro:
These are simply a very few useful hints, tips and guidelines that have served me climbing and trekking at Kilimanjaro mountain. Otherwise you should always consult your doctor prior to undertaking expeditions at high altitude.
On a typical day on the mountain, you will be awakened from your tent around 6:30am by your waiter/porter, who will bring you a warm pan of water to wash your face and hands. In the morning have your bags packed before breakfast. Generally breakfast is between 8:30am and 8:00am, and departure from camp is at 9:00am after medical checkup. There is lunch at midday, tea and biscuits around 4pm and dinner at 8pm.
Summit morning is different; full breakfast 11:30pm and start hiking at midnight or sometimes 1am. Meals are served in a mess tent or occasionally outdoors if the weather is nice - complete with chairs, tables, dinnerware and silverware. After you assemble your day pack, you will begin walking around 8:00 AM, while the porters stay behind to clean up the campsite, and pack up the tents and other equipment.
Meals are served in a mess tent or occasionally outdoors if the weather is nice - complete with chairs, tables, dinnerware and silverware. After you assemble your day pack, you will begin walking around 8:00 AM, while the porters stay behind to clean up the campsite, and pack up the tents and other equipment.
You will be amazed at the variety, quality & quantity of the food we serve to you whilst you are on your Mount Kilimanjaro climb. As you are trekking for between 6-9 hours a day (before summit night) you’ll be burning a lot of calories – and as you are at altitude – even more than you would at sea level.
Ensuring that you are well fed – and fully fueled for climbing Kilimanjaro is paramount – so you’ve enough energy to get to the top. On all of our Kilimanjaro climbs you will be fully supported by a team of chefs, and cooking porters who will cater for every dietary requirement and you will have 3 hot cooked meals a day – plus a plentiful supply of water and hot drinks. A team of guides will also be present just to make sure you are well served and fed.
Each day you will be served different menus whilst on the climb and the below is a guideline to what type of food you can expect on Kilimanjaro:
For Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru, you’ll definitely need a full range of waterproof cold weather clothing and gear. The list of what to bring varies depending on where you will be trekking. These are somethings to consider
Kilimannjaro has well defined altitudinal vegetation zones. From the base to the summit these are plateau, semi-arid scrub, cultivated , well watered southern slopes, dense cloud forest, open moorland , alpine desert, moss and lichen. These slopes are home to wildlife animals such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, monkey and eland .Birdlife includes the lammergeyer, scarlet-tufted malachite sunbird as well as various species of sunbirds, the silvery-cheeked hornbill and the rufous-breasted sparrowhawk.
Citizens of certain countries require a referred visa issued prior to arrival. These include Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Abkhazia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Chad, Mauritania, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Palestine Refugees, and stateless individuals, Senegal, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Lebanon and Sri Lanka.
For citizens of Canada, Australia, United States, United Kingdom, all mainland European nations and countries require a visa to enter Tanzania but they can apply for a visa upon their arrival.
Exempt nationals include those from Mozambique, Botswana, Uganda Gambia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Lesotho, Malawi, Kenya, Malaysia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Namibia.
Kilimannjaro has well defined altitudinal vegetation zones. From the base to the summit these are plateau, semi-arid scrub, cultivated , well watered southern slopes, dense cloud forest, open moorland , alpine desert, moss and lichen. These slopes are home to wildlife animals such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, monkey and eland .Birdlife includes the lammergeyer, scarlet-tufted malachite sunbird as well as various species of sunbirds, the silvery-cheeked hornbill and the rufous-breasted sparrowhawk.
to get in Kilimanjaro you will need to fly to Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO is the code).The airport,is situated south-west of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and is nearly equidistant from the two main towns, Arusha and Moshi. 95% of trekkers spend the night before their Kilimanjaro climb in Moshi, which is about a 45 minute drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport (JRO) to your lodge in Moshi is included in your trek package. Also drop off to Kilimanjaro international airport after the climb is included in your package. It is also possible to fly into Arusha airport (ARK), but this is a small domestic airport that only receives internal flights and a few connecting flights from Kenya. Pick up from Arusha airport to your lodge in Moshi will involve extra charges of $80 . The same charges will apply to arrange a drop off to Arusha airport from Moshi.
In all of Tanzania mountain’s areas, expect rain at any time of the year and considerably cooler weather than along the coast . Nights especially can be very chilly and a water and a windproof jacket and warm pullover are essential. Particularly on Kilimanjaro, waterproof everything especially your sleeping bag, as things rarely dry on the mountain. Kilimanjaro can be climbed throughout the year but it is worth avoiding the two rainy seasons (late March to mid June and October to beginning of December) when the trails become slippery . Best time to visit should be January to February and September to October when there is usually no cloudy weather.
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