Trekking on the 5896-meter-high “rooftop of Africa,” the highest point in the continent is an experience of a lifetime, but more significantly, everyone can ascend the icy peak if the pace is right, from experienced trekkers to novice fans. First of all, once inside the park, the lower elevations are covered with dense lowland forest, which gives way to alpine meadows as the air gets thinner. Second, the scenery is arid and severe close to the summit, with ice and rocks predominating over an amazing vista of Africa. With this package, you can ascend Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route, which is the most arduous ascent.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Moshi.
Take an early shuttle bus departure from Nairobi at 0700 hours, arriving in Arusha at 1300 hours. Leave for Moshi at 14:00 and arrive there at 15:30. Dinner and a night in a Moshi hotel, or (transport from Kilimanajaro airport to a Moshi hotel)
Meal Plan: (Dinner).
Day 2: Marangu Gate (1980m) – Mandara Hut (2700m).
Hiking time: 5 hours Distance: About 12 km’s
Habitat: Montane forest Moorland
After breakfast, start the climb through fascinating rain forests till you reach the first hut Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (9,000ft).
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 3: Mandara Hut (2700m) – Horombo Hut (3720m).
Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: About 15 km’s
Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine – meadow. Then, the altitude begins to change and slowdown your pace while enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrival at the Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara.
Meals and overnight at the hut. (12,520).
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 4: Horombo Hut (3720m) – Kibo Hut (4700m).
After breakfast, resume the climb, the landscape becomes rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to Kibo Hut.
Meals and overnight at the hut. (15,520ft).
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 5: Kibo Hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m).
Starting early in the morning, when the scree is still frozen, is the final ascent. After that, ascend the most challenging and exhausting portion of the path, which is extremely steep, to GILMANS POINT. It takes around an hour to walk along the crater rim to reach UHURU PEAK. (19,344 feet). Take a stroll around the edge of the craters. (19,344 feet). Begin the nocturnal descent to Horombo Hut.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 6: Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m).
Return to a hotel in Moshi for lunch. In conclusion, have a good rest as you await your next destination.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour
The 6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour includes;
- Return transfers between the hotel to the start / finish point of a climb
- Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping / hut fees and climbing permits.
- Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
- Emergency oxygen
- Basic first aid kit
- Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
- Staff are paid as per KINAPA guidelines
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain.
- Water for washing up daily
- Porter to carry your duffel bag, with maximum weight of 15kg / 32 lbs, from one camp to the next camp
- Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
- A comprehensive Climbing Kilimanjaro Travel Information pack.
Excluded; Air Fares, Items of a personal nature, Visa Fees, Souvenirs, Tips to local guides, Personal shopping bills, personal travel insurance.