Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro & Safari
Trip Details
- YEAR ROUND TRIP
choose from two options:
-Option #1 : 8 days. ( 6 Days Hike )
Climb Cost ( Marangu Rout ): 650 KD / 2110 US$
*in sharing twin room.
or
-Option #2 : 9 days. ( 6 Days Hike + 1 Day Safari with Masai village)
Climb Cost ( Marangu Rout ) + (1 day Safari & Masai Village): 850 KD / 2750 US$
Join Our Group on:
1- 23.Feb to 2.Mar.2024
2- 16 to 24 August.2024
* We can operate this trip in any date of your choice around the year.
*This trip will be guided by our representative in Kilimanjaro
-The price includes:
- Kilimanjaro Climb ( 6 days )
- Safari in Tarangire national park ( add 1 day )
- All accommodations ( Huts during the climb & two nights in hotel )
- All Transportation, including airport pickup/dropoff
- All Meals during the hike as well as Snacks during the climb
- All breakfast during hotel stay.
- Special Rental camping equipment required for the trip ( sleeping bags and hiking poles will be provided for free )
- Safety Oxygen Tanks for emergancy.
- First Aid
- Free training program before the trip upon your request.
-The price not including:
- Tanzanian Visa on arrival ( 60 $ ).
- International Airfare Tickets.
- Personal Expenses ( Laundry, Telephone, -Beverages...etc.)
- Rental Clothes ( Winter jacket , special gloves .. etc.)
- Tips for the Porters.
-Trip Type: Adventure , Camping , Nature , Culture , Wild life safari.
-Difficulty:
Marangu Rout - Moderate & Comfortable - you will sleep in Lodges, and you should be fit.
-After Signing in the trip there will be a meeting for the group to discuss all other important details.
Itinerary
- Challenge your Limits. Hike and Climb the amazing Kilimanjaro Volcanic Mountain. Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the highest seven summits in the world. Be proud to raise you country flag. feel the real action life within 9 days or more! exploring the wild while we go through a Rainy forest , Morelands , Desert Alpine , Snow & Glacial ! you will live your best moments ever in enjoying the beautiful scenery around you. And yes! you will also experience living in the camping tents or lodges and sleeping under the shiny moon & stars .. those moments are life time experience which will end with lovely wild safari in Tarangire national park.
CONTACT US IF YOU WANT TO TRAVEL IN DIFFERENT DATES.
Trip Itinerary:
DAY 1 - Arrival day
Meet your driver upon your arrival to Tanzania / Kilimanjaro airport , have a private Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to your hotel in Moshi , prepare your self and meet your guide for some instructions for your climb tomorrow.
DAY 2 - Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.
DAY 3 - Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft
Distance: 12 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Moorland
We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks - two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.
DAY 4 - Acclimatization Day
Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge to Horombo Hut
Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,400 ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Horombo Hut.
DAY 5 - Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.
DAY 6 - Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak - then to Horombo Hut
Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
DAY 7 - Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
Distance: 20 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last hiking day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rain forest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A 4x4 vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.
DAY 8 - Safari day in Tarangire National Park
wake up early morning at 7 am for a full day safari
DAY 9 - Departure day
Time to say good bye to Africa :D , you will have a private transfer to Kilimanjaro airport depends on your travel time.