Dominating the landscape like no other mountain, iconic and instantly recognizable, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the highest peak in Africa and the world’s tallest freestanding mountain at 5895 meters. To climb Kilimanjaro is a great challenge and entirely feasible for the active traveller or keen walker looking for something new.
Marangu route 5 days itinerary
USD 300 per person
Tour Overview
Kilimanjaro trekking Marangu route 5 days itineraryis fairly easy despite of its difficult at the final part to the summit. All camps along this route have a good radio communication to the park office. Some goods like mineral water, soft drinks, beer and chocolates are available in these camps.
Itirenary
Day 1: Marangu gate – Mandara hut
In the morning you will be transferred to Marangu gate where you will do registration, You will walk through the rainforest of Kilimanjaro with picnic lunch within the journey till you reach Mandara hut, you will have a walk of 5 hours whereby you will have to cover around 12 km. Dinner and overnight at Mandara hut.
Day 2: Mandara hut – Horombo hut
After breakfast you will soon start climbing, covering about 15 km and spend around 6 hours. You will pass through a short stretch of forest then to the rain forest and moorland. In the early evening you will reach at Horombo hut where you will have dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Horombo hut – Kibo hut
Today you will have another 15 km to cover within around 6 hours. After breakfast in the morning ascend to Kibo hut, you will pass through alpine desert vegetation there. You will go to bed early as you will be planning to have a midnight walk to the summit, dinner and early bedtime at Kibo hut.
Day 4: Kibo hut – Summit – Horombo hut
You will notice that today we have a bit heavy task to cover but it is mentally made easier by knowing it is the day you will be at the highest point of Africa the summit day. You will wake up and begin the walk at the midnight your aim is to reach at the summit in the morning around 7.00. During the climbing time you will have several reference points; William’s Point (5131 metres), Hans Meyer Cave (5258 metres) and then Gillman’s Point (5719 metres. Reaching at the top is wonderful and therefore you will have time to congratulate yourselves, celebrate and take some photos. After all those on the top descend back to Kibo and then Horombo hut for dinner and overnight.
Day 5-End of Trip: Horombo hut – Marangu gate
After breakfast you descend down for about 20 km walk you will reach at Marangu gate in the evening around 16.00 where you will be presented with you certificate of climbing to the highest point of Africa then the transport will be waiting for you at the gate to take you to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Safari Include
- Kilimanjaro Guide
- Camping Equipment
- Taxes
- Meals and Accommodations
- Arrival and Departure Transfer
- Entry Fees
Safari Excludes
- Own Room
- Tips for the Lodge/Camp Staff
- Tips for Driver Guide
- Drinks at the lodges/campsites
- Travel Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Visa
- Breakfast
- International & Domestic flights
- 4X4 Safari Vehicle
- Departure Taxes
- Park Fees
- 5 Star Accommodation
- Safari Guide
- Personal Guide
In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.Come and have a best hiking adventure.
Lemosho route 8 days itinerary
USD 300 per person
Tour Overview
The trek using the Lemosho route starts above the Londorosi Gate, already at an altitude of 2360 metres. This route takes longer, is often considered to be the most scenically-varied. More time is spent in the atmospheric rainforest and the extra time spent acclimatizing means a high success rate in reaching the summit. There may be chances of encounters with elephant, buffalo, leopard, colobus monkeys and other mammals on Day One.
Lemosho route is a real favourite for photographers. We want you to have the best possible Kilimanjaro climb experience
Itinerary
Day 1: Londorossi gate – Mti mkubwa
You will leave the hotel in the morning to arrive at the Londorossi gate for registration. After registration you will be driven up to where the walk starts, you will meet with your colleague trekking team who will be accompanying you throughout the mountain days. You will walk for about 7 km for an expected 3.5 to 4 hours of walking time to reach Mti mkubwa (Big tree) on the way you will pass through rainforest of Kilimanjaro and you will see various birds before you reach Mti Mkubwa for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Mti mkubwa – Shira 1 camp
After breakfast you will start a walk of about the same distance as yesterday though walking time maybe around 7 hours. This is the day that you will enjoy the greatest variety of Kilimanjaro’s wildflowers. When the trail flattens out, you will have your first views of Kibo peak then you have a rest at Shira 1 camp for dinner and overnight
Day 3: Shira 1 camp – Shira 2 camp
Today you will cover few metres of around 350 but will be to the altitude of 3850 metres. It is an uphill climb which should take about 4 hours to reach Shira 2 camp where you will have an overnight for today. It is the place where you can have a view of a twin but active volcanic mountain Oldonyo Lengai (Mountain of God).
Day 4: Shira 2 camp – Barranco camp
In the morning you will have breakfast then you start walking for the same journey looking to summit, you will have to cover about 10 km before you descend to Barranco for dinner and overnight. The descent to Barranco camp will take you through a valley which is home to many unusual plants including the Senecio Kilimanjai. Barranco Camp is considered to be the most scenic campsite on the route. It is set in a canyon among forests of Senecio Kilimanjai beneath the Heim glacier. From the campsite, enjoy magnificent views of Mount Meru, Heim Glacier, Kibo’s southern face and the imposing Barranco Wall
Day 5: Barranco camp – Karanga camp
Today you will cover a short distance so you don’t have to wake up too early however the distance of 4km will take about 4 hours before you reach Karanga camp.
Day 6: Karanga camp – Barafu camp
Today is another day of searching for the summit after breakfast you will have a walk of 3.5 to 4 hours before reaching Barafu camp for lunch. During this day, hike by the Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers. Although the trail to Barafu passes through alpine desert with little vegetation, there are stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks along the way.
Day 7: Barafu camp – Mweka camp
Finally the day you were waiting for comes, it is the exciting day but very tough, you will start a walk at midnight you will climb from Barafu at around 4600 metres to Stella point 5745 metres. From there you walk for around 40 to 50 minutes to reach the summit. You will reach the summit in the morning around 7 where you will celebrate and take photos plus many more which can be done before you return to Barafu camp for the preparation to get to Mweka camp where you will have dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Mweka camp – Mweka gate
After breakfast and celebrations with your trekking team descend down to Mweka gate where you will have lunch and certificate for the hard work done. The transport will be ready to take you back to the hotel for the preparations to take another safari or go back home the next day.
Safari Include
- Kilimanjaro Guide
- Camping Equipment
- Taxes
- Meals and Accommodations
- Arrival and Departure Transfer
- Entry Fees
Safari Excludes
- Own Room
- Tips for the Lodge/Camp Staff
- Tips for Driver Guide
- Drinks at the lodges/campsites
- Travel Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Visa
- Breakfast
- International & Domestic flights
- 4X4 Safari Vehicle
- Departure Taxes
- Park Fees
- 5 Star Accommodation
- Safari Guide
- Personal Guide
When everything feels like an uphill struggle, just think of the view from the top.Come and have a beautifull hiking adventure.