Kilimanjaro Climbing Safaris, Mt Kilimanjaro Hiking Tours, Trekking on Mt Kilimanjaro

MARANGU ROUTE ( 7 DAYS & 6 NIGHTS – 5 DAYS ON TREK ) – COCACOLA ROUTE.

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Day 1:
you arrive at your Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2:
Transfer from hotel to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Marangu. From here you trek through the lush forest to Mandara Hut ( 9000ft / 2750m ) Stay overnight.

Day 3:
Leaving the forest you trek along a good path through open grassy moorlands to reach Horombo Hut ( 12,000ft / 3700m ) stay overnight.

Day 4:
Continue ascending past the “Last Water” Point, to reach The saddle, a dry area between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Overnight at Kibo Hut ( 15,000ft / 4700m )

Day 5:
An early start for the stiff walk up steep and heavy scree to reach Gillman;s Point ( 18,640ft / 5681m ) in time for sunrise. From here it is possible to continue to Uhuru Peak ( 19340ft / 6896m ) the highest point in aFrica. Afterwards descend to Horombo Hut. Stay overnight.

Day 6:
Descend to the park gate, from where you are transferred back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7:
Breakfast in hotel. End of tour

MWEKA ROUTE (6 DAYS & 5 NIGHTS – 4 DAYS ON TREK):

NOTE: this route is a quick and direct way to the summit of Kilimanjaro, but is very steep and strenuous and only recommended for trekkers who are already well acclimatized.

Day 1:
You arrive at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2:
Transfer from your hotel to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Mweka Wildlife College. From here you pass through forest to reach Mweka Hut ( 10,000ft / 3000m ) Stay/camp overnight.

Day 3:
The path continues to ascend steeply up a ridge to the west of the South-east Valley, to reach Barafu Hut ( 15,500ft / 4600m ) Stay/camp overnight.

Day 4:
A long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at Stella Point in time for sunrise. Then to Uhuru peak ( 19,340ft / 6896m ) The highest point in Africa. Afterwards descend to Gillman;s point and on down to Horombo Hut. Stay overnight.

Day 5:
Descend, passing the Mandara Hut, to the park gate from where are transferred back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight

Day 6:
Breakfast in Hotel. End of tour.


UMBWE ROUTE (7 DAYS & 6 NIGHTS – 5 DAYS ON TREK):

Day 1:
You arrive at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2:
Transfer from your hotel to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Umbwe. From here you trek along a narrow ridge between the Lonzo and Umbwe rivers to reach Bivouac No. 1 ( also called Forest Caves ) at 9,400ft / 2800m camp overnight.

Day 3:
Leaving the forest, the path continues to follow the ridge passing through heather and open moorlands, to reach Barranco Hut ( 13,00ft / 3900m ) stay and camp overnight.

Day 4:
The path climbs steeply out of Barranco Valley crosses the Karanga valley then turns north to reach Barafu Hut ( 15,500ft / 4600m ) Stay and camp overnight.

Day 5:
A long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at stella point in time for sunrise. Then to Uhuru peak ( 19,340ft / 6896m ) The highest point in Africa. Afterwards descend to Gillman;s point and on down to Horombo Hut. Stay overnight.

Day 6:
Descend, passing the Mandara Hut, to the park gate from where are transferred back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight

Day 7:
Breakfast in Hotel. End of tour


MACHAME ROUTE ( 8 DAYS & 7 NIGHTS – 6 DAYS ON TREK ) – WHISKEY ROUTE:

Day 1:
You arrive at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2:
Transfer from your hotel to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame. From here you trek through lush forest to Machame Hut ( 10,000ft / 3000m ) Stay/camp overnight.

Day 3:
Leaving the forest the path follows a steep ridge passing through heather and open moorlands and crossing a large gorge to reach Shira Hut ( 12,500ft / 3800m ) Stay/camp overnight.

Day 4:
You turn eastwardsand continue ascending through the dry landscape before dropping again to reach Barranco Hut ( 13,000ft / 3900m ) Stay/camp overnight.

Day 5:
the path climbs steeply out of Barranco valley crosses the Karanga Valley. Then turns north to reach Barafu Hut ( 15,500ft / 4600m ) Stay/camp overnight.

Day 6:
A long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at stella point in time for sunrise. Then to Uhuru peak ( 19,340ft / 6896m ) The highest point in Africa. Afterwards descend to Mweka Hut. Stay overnight.

Day 7:
Descend, passing the Rainforest , to the Mweka Park gate from where are transferred back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight

Day 8:
Breakfast in Hotel. End of tour.