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| Mount Kilimanjaro Itineraries - |
Marangu Route |
5 days on mountain |
$1300/person |
This is the "Coca Cola" route. It is the easiest, shortest, and most popular trek on the mountain. This is the only route where you sleep in huts. |
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Machame Route |
6 days on mountain |
$1320/person |
The "whiskey route" is longer, camping climbing, but more scenic. |
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Rongai Route |
6 days on mountain |
$1390/person |
The Rongai Route is one of the easiest routes less crowded, shortest and also camping climbing. |
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Umbwe Route |
6 days on mountain |
$1400/person |
This is a short, more difficult route often combined with the Western Breach. |
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Shira Route |
6 days on mountain |
$1450/person |
The Shira Route is a short route that joins up with the Machame. |
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Lemosho Route |
8 days on mountain |
$1650/person |
This Route is for climbers who want more privacy, a slower climb, and a more scenic route. |
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MARANGU ROUTE 7 Days / 6 Nights |
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- Day 1: Whenever you arrive, you'll be personally met and transferred to a lovely resort in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Those arriving early can book optional activities. Then, spend the afternoon with your mountain guide preparing for the climb.
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- Day 2: Marangu gate to Mandara Hut Distance 63 km, Duration 5 days minimum Distance estimated 7 km, Hike time 4-5 hours Elevation changed 1000 m, Final elevation 2700 m From Marangu gate we follow the path up through the rain forest dense. Few mammals can be spotted along the way while slowly heading to Mandara Hut.
- Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
- Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Estimated distance 8 km, Hike time 4-5 hours Elevation changed 1000 m, Final elevation 4700 m From Horombo Hut we continue gradually gaining height pass last water point .Continue across the Saddle–flat plain between Kibo and Mawenzi then arrive to the base camp.
- Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak Plus Descent to Horombo Estimated distance 4 km, Hike time 7-8 hours Elevation changed 1195 m, Final elevation 5895 m Plus Estimated distance 14 km, Estimated time 5-7 hours Elevation changed 2000 m, Final elevation 3700 m
We start trekking to the summit early hours of the day to see the sunrise from the crater rim and give more chance of avoiding mist. After short brief at Gilman's 5680m the second highest point we proceed to Uhuru Peak 5895 m (13,940 ft). Its important not to arrive at Uhuru Peak very early, as this will mean waiting, sometimes in extremely cold conditions.
- Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate Estimated distance 16 km, estimated time 5-7 hours Elevation changed 1900 m, Final elevation 1700 m Today is the last day of the trip, retrace slowly, following the trail down via Mandara Hut where you will break then proceed to the park gate where you will meet the transport, transfer to the Hotel.
- Day 7:
Breakfast prepared for the town tour till lunch hours, back to the hotel for the departure preparations.
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MACHAME ROUTE: 8 Days / 7 Nights |
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- Day 1: Whenever you arrive, you'll be personally met and transferred to a lovely resort in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro 1st highest mountain in Africa. Those arriving early can book optional activities. Then, spend the afternoon with your mountain guide preparing for the climb.
Hike time: 5 hrs, Elevation change: 1200 m
Estimated distance: 9 km, Final elevation: 3100 m
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- Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Hut (3100 m)
Pick-up at Key's Annex Hotels and a 1 hour drive to Machame gate. From the gate, we start the trek following the trail through the dense montane forest. The path continues to follow the ridge, rising steadily with several steep sections.
- Day 3: Machame Route to Shira Hut
Estimated Distance 6 km, Hike time 5-7 hours
Final Elevation 3850 m, Elevation changed 750 m A short descent from Machame Hut followed by an hour or so of hard uphill to the top of the forest, then 2 hours at a gentler angle through the lower moorlands brings one to the top of a rocky bluff. Descent 50 ft then start traversing westwards, up towards Shira Cathedral. The last section of this route is relatively flat and easy – But once again takes it very slowly.
- Day 4: Shira to Barranco
Estimated Distance 6 km, Hike time 5-7 hours
Final Elevation 3850 m, Elevation changed 750 m From Shira you will set off to Barranco (3950 m) skirting just below Lava Tower. A few steep sections and valleys, a small section of screen and rock, some sand ‘dunes' around the southern side of the mountain. This is part of your acclimatization walking in height from 3800m up to 4600 m and then overnight at 3950 m.
- Day 5: Barranco to Barafu Hut
Estimated Distance 8 km, Hike time 8-9 Hours
Final Elevation 4600 m, Elevation changed 650 m .Continue from Barranco Hut across and towards Barafu Hut (4600m). Today we cross the Barranco Wall–it's a climb over rock not technical, but tiring and hard long sections of sand –do not try to rush to catch anyone, go at your own, most comfortable speed and you'll arrive at the base camp relatively comfortably.
Day 6: Summit ‘Uhuru Peak' to Mweka Hut
SUMMIT DAY
Elevation change: + 1300 m, Elevation change - 2800 m
Summit time: 7 hours, Estimated distance: 6 km,
Final elevation: 5895 m, Descent time: 6 hours, Estimated distance: 12 km
Walking early in the morning, to see the sunrise at the crater rim and to try to avoid mist and the snow will still be frozen, which will make it safer on descent. After a brief stay at the summit of the highest point of Africa UHURU PEAK 5895 m (19340 ft) we begin descent to Barafu Hut on the way to Mweka Hut.
- Day 7: Mweka Hut to Mweka Park Gate
Estimated time 3-4 hours, estimated distance 9 km
Elevation change -1600 m, Final Elevation 1500 m
We descend from Mweka Hut through the Jungle trail, steeply sections on a way along the crest of a broad ridge between two rivers valleys. We will meet our transport at Mweka Park Gate and transfer to Key's hotel.
- Day 8: Breakfast, prepared for the town tour till lunch hours, back to the hotel for the departure preparation.
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RONGAI ROUTE: 6 Nights / 7 Days |
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- Day 1: Arrival
Whenever you arrive, you'll be personally met and transferred to a lovely resort in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro 1st highest mountain in Africa.
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- Day 2: Rongai Gate to 1st Cave Camp
Kitting out then transfer to the Rongai Park gate. After paper work at the Gate then start trekking through the rain forest for 2 to 3 hours to reach the 1st Cave Camp. Our tents will be pitched with our team crews.
- Day 3: First (1st) Cave to 3rd Cave camp
Follow the trail up through the moorland passing 2nd Cave to 3rd Cave at 12,000 ft/ 3800 m. Today we will have the wide panoramic view of the two Mountain of Kibo on the Northern west side and jagged view of Mawenzi while ascent.
- Day 4: Third (3rd Cave) to Kibo Huts
Continue ascent to Kibo Hut passing few scree sections beneath the glade of Kibo and Mawenzi, after 3-4 hours, arrive to Kibo Hut ‘ base camp' 4700 m/ 15000 ft. you will earlier have dinner, rest overnight and prepared for the summit ascent.
- Day 5: Kibo – SUMMIT – Horombo Hut
An early hours, start this day's walking in the morning to see the sunrise from the crater rim at Gilman's point (5680 m) Today our guide is assessed already abilities of the clients and pace up screen to arrive at UHURU Peak ‘highest Point in Africa 5895 m in time to avoid waiting where sometimes in extremely cold condition.
- Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Park gate
Back to Marangu Gate via Mandara Hut the 1st Hut where White
Colobus Monkey, Black Monkey, Birds and different flowers can be seen. After a short rest continue through the forest dense to Park gate where you will meet our representative and transfer to hotel.
- Day 7: Departure day
Breakfast, prepared for the town tour till lunch hours, back to the hotel for the departure preparation.
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UMBWE ROUTE 7 DAYS /6 NIGHTS |
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- Day 1:
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to the hotel in Moshi
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- Day 2:
Breakfast, leave for Umbwe route. We will pass through banana and coffee plantations (4600 ft) on the way to Umbwe. Lunch and Dinner will be served at Bivouac (9300 ft) or Bivouac II (12,600 ft)
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Breakfast, leave the camp for Baranco camp. On the way we pass through heather and open moorlands. Lunch and Dinner will be served
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From Baranco camp, we can go west to Lava tower hut and the summit via the Great Western Breach and Arrow Glacier camp.
- Day 5:
Wake up at midnight for a last ascending moment to the summit via Kibo crater and on to Uhuru Peak. Thereafter, we can descend the same trail or Mweka route. Breakfast, dinner and lunch will be served
- Day 6:
Breakfast, prepared for the town tour till lunch hours, back to the hotel for the departure preparation
- Day 7:
Transfer to the airport for your return flight
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SHIRA ROUTE: 8 Days / 7 Nights |
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- Day 1: Arrival
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to the hotel in Moshi
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- Day 2: Londrossi to shira One
Londrossi to shira One
Estimated Distance 12 km, Hike time 5-6hours
Final Elevation 3500 m,Elevation changed 1050 m
Breakfast, drive to the Londorossi Park Gate. After paper work at the gate continue driving up to Mto wa Simba campsite, stopping for lunch. Arrive at the campsite, during early evening. The drive through the Shira plateau is one of the best opportunities to see big game on Kilimanjaro Park.
- Day 3: Shira (1) to Shira (11) Camp
Estimated Distance 4-5 km, Hike time 2-3 hours
Final Elevation 3800 m, Elevation changed 300 m
Breakfast, begins the short hike to Shira hut campsite. This is usually takes no more than 2 hours, but this rest is required for adequate acclimatization. The west face of Kibo volcano (usually referred as Kilimanjaro) looms above the campsite. Have lunch, rest or take a day hike. This hike traverses the lower moorland where large shrubs and wildflowers dominate the landscape.
- Day 4: Shira 11 to Baranco Camp
Estimated Distance 8 km, Hike time 6-7 hours
Final Elevation 3950 m, Elevation change 250 m
Breakfast, set off to Barranco (3950 m) skirting just below Lava Tower - you are now walking at approx altitude of 4000 m around the southern side of the Kibo. This is a part of acclimatization – walking up to 4800 m and overnight at 3950 m Once again, pace your self to graduate slowly.
- Day 5: Barranco camp to Barafu
Estimated Distance 8 km, Hike time 8-9 hours
Final Elevation 4600 m, Elevation changed 750 m
Continue from Barranco across and up towards Barafu Hut (4600 m) Today you cross the Barranco Wall – it's a climb over rock-not technical, but tiring and hard /long –ending up in the valley for the Heim Glacier view. Learn to pace yourself with your breathing do not rush to catch up anyone, go at your own, most comfortable speed and you will arrive at the base camp relatively comfortably rest. The summit day starts early.
- Day 6: SUMMIT Day to Mweka Hut
Elevation change: + 1300 m, Elevation change - 2800 m
Summit time: 7 hours, Estimated distance: 6 km,
Final elevation: Descent time: 6 hours, Estimated distance: 12 km
Wake at about 12:30 am to alight snack and begin the summit ascent. It is usual to start this day's walking very early in the morning to see the sunrise at crater rim at Stella point and try to avoid the mist. Continue another half hour to the rooftop of Africa – Uhuru Peak at (5895 m 19'340 ft) Stop for brief and a bit of rest and photo opportunity.
Views of Mawenzi to the east and Mount Meru to the west as well as the rift valley are breathtaking and awesome. Kilimanjaro glaciers are as awe-inspiring as they are pristine. After a rest, descend back to Barafu hut campsite, break camp and descend to Mweka hut campsite at 9'850 ft elevation. Set up camp, eat dinner and get some well-deserved rest. A long day of hiking is approximately 12- 14 hours, depending on the fitness of the climber.
- Day 7: Mweka hut to Mweka Gate
Estimated time 3-4 hours, Estimated distance 8 km
Elevation change –1600 m, Final Elevation 1500 m
Wake to breakfast, break camp, and begin the short hike won to the park gate to Mweka Park exit Gate. Drive from park gate back to Moshi – Key's Annex hotel / alternative hotel.
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Breakfast, prepare for the town tour till lunch hours then back to the hotel for the final preparation to get back home.
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LEMOSHO GLADES VIA THE WESTERN BREACH KILIMANJARO CLIMB
11 Days / 10 Nights |
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This route is for those who want more privacy, a slower climb, and a more scenic route.
- Day 1: Arrival
Whenever you arrive, you'll be personally met and transferred to a lovely resort in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro 1st highest mountain in Africa.
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- Day 2:Lemosho to Mount Mkubwa Camp
Estimated Distance 7.9 km, Hike time 5-7 hours
Final Elevation 3850 m, Elevation changed 750 m
after registration process at the park gate, the safari continues to the Lemosho Glades starting point. Less steep than the Machame route and less used, today's trek is through the forest that laces the foot of the Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Day 3: Mount Mkubwa to Shira One
Estimated Distance 11.8 km, Hike time 6-8 hours
Final Elevation 3500 m, Elevation changed 750 m
today’s trek takes you slowly up the edge of the Shira volcano. As you gain more altitude the vegetation thins and exotic species of high altitude plants appear. Camp is situated near the rim of the ancient volcano and provides a good opportunity to get the first direct views of Kilimanjaro peak.
- Day 4:Shira One to Shira Two
Estimated Distance 6 km, Hike time 5-7 hours
Final Elevation 3850 m, Elevation changed 750 m
Trek to Shira 2 Camp across the Shira Plateau, the flat caldera of a volcano that was actually bigger and is much older than Kilimanjaro. Kibo also shines with a silvery luminance as the glaciers reflect the strong sunlight. At times mist covers the plateau - views come and go quickly. You arrive in time for lunch and then have plenty time to relax and even go for a short acclimatization walk in the afternoon.
- Day 5: Shira Two to Moir Hut
Estimated Distance 6 km, Hike time 5-7 hours
Final Elevation 4600 m, Elevation changed 750 m
Today we have another reactively short half day hike, taking us to an area visited by very few groups. This camp is located near the Lent group of side volcanoes, which erupted considerable volumes of lava as Kilimanjaro grew. Lunch is taken in camp and we have plenty of opportunity in the afternoon for an acclimatization walk and to explore some beautiful volcanic features.
- Day 6:Moir Hut to Lava Tower
Estimated Distance 5. 2, Hike time 4-5 hours
Final Elevation 4620 m, Elevation changed 20 m
we pass traverse across glacier gouged valleys, taking time and letting our bodies acclimatize. We will reach Lava Tower camp by around 1pm or 2 we have no rush. The Lava tower area around is another exciting region of Kilimanjaro with its glacier very dramatic plug next to our camp set. In the afternoon for those that want to ascend the Lava tower–hopefully to be rewarded by stunning views.
- Day 7:Lava tower to Arrow Glacier
Estimated Distance 3 km, Hike time 2-3 hours
Final Elevation 4900 m, Elevation changed 300 m
today we ascend a relatively short distance to Arrow Glacier camp. The route ascends up scree from the last major glaciations and so progress can be slow, but we have plenty of time to reach camp and normally this section takes around 3 or so hours. Once again we have time in camp to relax, and in the afternoon we maintain the climber’s adage of walk high sleep low by going for a short acclimatization walk before heading back to camp for dinner.
- Day 8:Arrow Glacier to Crater Camp
Estimated Distance 6 km, Hike time 5-7 hours
Final Elevation 5875 m, Elevation changed 975 m
From here we ascend up the Western Breach in a morning hours, a very dramatic part of the mountain where up to 100,000 years ago as Kilimanjaro spewed forth it's last significant eruptions, earth quakes led to the collapse of this section of the summit.
We ascend very slowly - with less than half the oxygen than at sea level that is hardly surprising, but with persistence we all make it to the rim of Kibo in around 6 - 8 hours.
There are some places that require scrambling and if there is ice on the trail the guides clear and secure the route ahead. Guests do not require technical experience. At the rim it is a much gentler walk to the camp, situated near the Furtwangler glacier. The guide will be checking you regularly while relaxing all time.
- Day 9:Summit to Mweka
Estimated Distance 7 km, Hike time 5-7 hours
Final Elevation 3100 m, Elevation changed 2695 m
the beauty of this route is that having done the hardest section by the next morning we are well rested and have only 200 meters vertical distance to complete. Compare this to over 1000 meters by hikers on other routes! We set off just after dawn and reach Uhuru peak at around 7 am, just as the sun starts to warm the desolate roof of Africa and herald in a new day. A plethora of emotions is normal here and with luck the sun will add to the splendor of this unique place and momentous moment. We take photos and celebrate before heading down from Stella point down glacial valleys to Barafu camp for a short break, before heading on down to Mweka hut, our camp for the evening.
- Day 10:Mweka Hut to Mweka Park Gate
Estimated time 3-4 hours, estimated distance 9 km
Elevation change -1600 m, Final Elevation 1500 m
Your time on Mount Kilimanjaro ends at Mweka Gate where your transport will be waiting to transfer you back to your Hotel.
- Day 11: Departure day
Breakfast, prepared for the town tour till lunch hours, back to the hotel for the departure.
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