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Climb Mt.Kilimanjaro

Mt.Kilimanjaro, fondly referred to as ‘Kili’ is the highest mountain in Africa, found in Tanzania.

This mountain makes for a great climb for anyone interested in hiking, and has the mountain on their bucket list. Our team will be with you every step of the way, with our experienced guides taking you through the climb safely.


Route 1 Marangu Route

Day 1 Nairobi - Moshi

Board shuttle from Nairobi at 08:00hrs and head to Arusha arriving at 13:00hrs. 

Depart for Moshi at 14:00hrs arriving at 15:30hrs. 

Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi.

Alternatively, you can be picked up from Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi for the overnight stay.
Day 2 Marungu Gate - Mandara Hut

Hiking time: 5 hours
Distance: 12km
Habitat: Montane forest Moorland

After breakfast, start the climb through fascinating rain
forests till you reach the first hut called Mandara. 

Meals and overnight stay at the hut (9,000ft)
Day 3 Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut

Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: about 15km
Habitat: Moorland.

After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the
alpine - meadow. The altitude begins to change and
slowdown your pace while enjoying the flora and the
view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. 

Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara. Meals and overnight stay at the hut (12,520 ft)

Day 4 Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut

Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: About 15km
Habitat: Alpine desert

After breakfast, resume climb, the landscape becomes rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. 

Climb to Kibo Hut. Meals and overnight stay at the Hut (15,520ft).
Day 5 Summit Attempt!!

Kibo Hut - Kibo Peak - Horombo Hut
Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru, 6 hours to descend to
Horombo Hut
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee
hours of the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb
the very steep part of the route to Gilmans Point (most
difficult and tiring part). Uhuru Peak is reached within
an hours walk along the crater rim (19,344ft). 

Start the descent to Horombo Hut for your overnight stay.

Day 6 Horombo hut - Marangu Gate

Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: about 27 km
Return to a hotel in Moshi. After lunch, have some rest,
meals and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7

After breakfast, depart for your next destination, which
is optional, either:
a) The National Park (this can be arranged)
b) Kilimanjaro airport
c) Arusha Town
d) Nairobi via border town Namanga arriving at
6:30 p.m.