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Tanzania

Start Point: Arusha

Day 1

Marangu Gate Mandara Hut

Day 2

Mount Kilimanjaro Horombo Hut

Day 3

Mount Kilimanjaro Kibo Hut

Day 4

Mt Kilimanjaro Summit Horombo Hut

Day 5

Mount Kilimanjaro (No accommodation)

End Point: Arusha

Day 1

Moshi - Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

In the morning, a guide and your team will arrive at the hotel to welcome you and give you a short briefing. You will then drive by vehicle to the eastern entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After completing a few formalities, acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the hike to Mandara Hut (2,700 m) begins. The hiking route includes a passage through the rainforest (where tropical showers are very likely). We therefore recommend that you take not only spare clothes, but also your raincoats.

When you reach camp, our mountain support crew will take care of essentials, set up tents and prepare lunch.
Throughout the Marangu route you will spend your nights in special huts. They offer a great alternative for those who don't want to sleep in tents.
Distance: 11km / Hiking time: 5-7 hours.

Activities Day 1

Early Morning

From Arusha to Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut, Marangu Gate

Rest of Day

Day hike, Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation Day 1

Mandara Hut

Mountain hut

Along the Marangu Route and at an altitude of 2700m on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro, Mandara Hut is a good place to rest tired legs and meet other travelers who are also climbing the mountain. You'll sleep in bunk beds, and the hut is surrounded by forests because it lies below the tree line. There are some nice views in the area as well.

Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks All meals

Day 2

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Early morning after breakfast. The group leaves Mandara Hut to undertake a moderate hike towards the second high altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720 m). When you reach the camp on this day, you can observe two volcanoes at the same time: Kibo and Mawenzi. A few hours after lunch you will have to complete an acclimatization hike towards Kibo Hut with an elevation gain of 200 meters and then hike back to Horombo Hut where dinner will be prepared for you.

Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy hike with a slight elevation gain to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They increase your chances of successfully climbing Kilimanjaro and protect you from the effects of altitude sickness.
Acclimatization hike:
Elevation difference: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) - finish point on the way to Kibo Hut (3,920 m)
Distance: 2.5 km / Hiking time: 1-2 hours.

Activity Day 2

All Day

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut, Horombo Hut

Accommodation Day 2

Horombo Hut

Mountain hut

Rest your weary legs at Horombo Hut, at 3720m above sea level on the Marangu Route for climbing Mt Kilimanjaro. Accommodation is in simple wooden bunks, and you'll enjoy the company of other climbers after a long day of walking. The hut is located in the treeless moorlands that you find at such altitudes, high above the trees.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks All meals

Day 3

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

On this day, the group hikes to the Kibo hut (4,700 m) directly after breakfast. The actual hike is not very difficult. Remember to maintain a reasonable pace to maintain your strength for the climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro. When you reach the camp, you will be served lunch. Afterwards, we recommend that you sleep as much as possible, avoid strenuous activities and drink plenty of water.
Distance: 10km / Hiking time: 4-8 hours.

Activity Day 3

All Day

Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut, Kibo Hut

Accommodation Day 3

Kibo Hut

Mountain hut

You're high on Mt Kilimanjaro when you stay at Kibo Hut, and the altitude here (4703m) means you're sleeping higher than most other mountain summits in Africa. The hut is surrounded by what's known as alpine desert, a high-altitude landscape where very little grows. This is a beautiful and haunting landscape, and the mountain's summit is in sight.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks All meals

Day 4

Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut

Enjoy views from Mt Kilimanjaro Summit, as well as the sense of achievement.

Today you start at night from the Kibo Hut (4,700 m) and begin your climb to the Kilimanjaro peak: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). The climb will be moderate from a physical standpoint, but altitude poses a much more serious problem. Throughout the trek, each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide who will monitor their endurance and mental determination. After your successful climb to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the next glacier if you wish. You will then return to Kibo Camp and, after a two-hour break, continue your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m).

Note: Don't forget that 90% of all accidents happen during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails.

Distance: 16km / Hiking time: 9-12 hours.

Climbers on the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro

Activity Day 4

Rest of Day

Climb To Uhuru Peak & Descend To Horombo Hut, Mt Kilimanjaro Summit

Accommodation Day 4

Horombo Hut

Mountain hut

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Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks All meals

Day 5

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

In the morning you will be offered a hot breakfast. We will then drive to the exit of Kilimanjaro National Park: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent, the entire group will gather to congratulate you and then you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts on the trip in the guestbook. Finally, we will give you your commemorative certificates (in our office) and transfer you back to the hotel.

Distance:18km / Hiking time: 5-6 hours

Here will be the end of our safari service. Thank you for experiencing Tanzania with Samora Explorers Ltd and hope to see you again.
Asante Sana, Karibu Sana and Hakuna Matata.

Activity Day 5

Afternoon

Descend From Horombo To Marangu Gate To Arusha, Marangu Gate

5-Day Kili Trekking via Marangu Route

5-Day Kili Trekking via Marangu Route

Moshi - Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Activities Day 1

Early Morning

Rest of Day

Mandara Hut

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Activity Day 2

All Day

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Activity Day 3

All Day

Kibo Hut

Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut

Activity Day 4

Rest of Day

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Activity Day 5

Afternoon

Pricing

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Overview Tour

5 Days / 4 Nights

5-Day Kili Trekking via Marangu Route

Breakdown of Costs

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5-Day Kili Trekking via Marangu Route

Moshi - Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Activities Day 1

Early Morning

Rest of Day

Mandara Hut

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Activity Day 2

All Day

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Activity Day 3

All Day

Kibo Hut

Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut

Activity Day 4

Rest of Day

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Activity Day 5

Afternoon

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

5 Days / 4 Nights

5-Day Kili Trekking via Marangu Route

Breakdown of Costs

Included

Excluded