8 Days Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing Packages.
8 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE.
ADVENTURE AND SPORTS ENHANCED EXPERIENCE SAFARI.
Leave Nairobi at 8.00 am and transfer to Moshi town in Tanzania,
arrive at keys annex hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
After breakfast we head to the National Park gate for the necessary
formalities before beginning our trek. The trail climbs through a
tropical rainforest, near the upper edge of the forest line (keep an
eye out for blue monkeys) reach Mandara Hut in the evening. dinner and
overnight.
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Distance: 12 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Our second day on the trail begins with a steep, but not technical
ascent through forest and opens into high moorland. If weather allows,
We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, two of the three
volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro. dinner and
overnight at horombo hut.
Horombo Hut
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
This is an extra day to acclimatize and can be spent day hiking on
Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo
and Mawenzi.
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Today we climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle”
between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach our campsite which sits at the
bottom of the Kibo creator wall. Once at camp we rest, enjoy dinner
and prepare for the next day.
Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
Distance: 22 km
Hiking Time: 10-13 hours
Leaving very early in the morning (around midnight), we continue our
way to the summit in hopes of catching the sunrise. The trail is a
series of switchbacks up a steep scree slope, with climbers stretched
into the darkness, visible only by headlamps. It is important to focus
on breathing and foot placement. The views from the summit are
dramatic and immense. After spending a few moments taking in the
plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut.
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Distance: 20 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
A long trek is in store for today, however it is mostly downhill. Once
At the park headquarters Marangu gate we pick up our certificates and
drive to moshi town for dinner and overnight at a hotel.
Pickup from the hotel and drive to your next destination.
Safari Package
- Full board accommodation.
- Transport in a 4X4 Safari vehicle except in Nairobi.
- An English speaking driver guide .
- EXCLUDES:
- Items of personal nature.
- Drinks.
- Tips.