Any visitor to this region of East Africa cannot fail to be in awe of this mountain, standing majestically on the border of 2 great countries. You have probably seen all the photos and dreamed of it, so now experience the thrill of actually climbing 5,895m to the pinnacle of Africa's highest mountain. Come and view the world from Uhuru "freedom” Peak. Watch the sun rise of the roof of Africa!
- Day 1: Moshi
- Itinerary
Departing Nairobi in your shuttle coach, you travel to your hotel via Tanzania's safari capital, Arusha. Your overnight stay in Moshi is at the Springlands Hotel. The shuttle bus will deliver you to the hotel, where you will be met for your briefing and pre-departure meeting.
- Day 2: Mandara Hut
- Itinerary
After an early start to get to Kilimanjaro National Park, you climb through rainforest for your 1st night on this awesome mountain. Your first hut is set in a forest clearing at an altitude of 2,745m.
- Day 3: Horombo Hut
- Itinerary
Leaving the rainforest behind, you round the base of the Maundi Crater, then hike through beautiful open moorlands. Today's hike is about 6 hours and gives you time to acclimatise a little more in preparation for your ascent to Africa's highest peak. Tonight you sleep at an altitude of 3,660m in A-framed huts set on a small plateau.
- Day 4: Kibo Hut
- Itinerary
Today you enter the stark Alpine desert habitat. Trekking over the 'saddle' between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, you arrive at the Kibo hut, at an altitude of 4,701m . Be sure to get to bed early as you still have some way to go before sunrise in your final ascent to the summit tomorrow.
- Day 5: Gilman's Point
- Itinerary
A very early morning climb takes you via Gilman's Point, on the rim of the crater, to Uhuru Peak. Gaze over Tanzania and Kenya from Africa's highest point as the morning sun allows you to take in this magnificent sight. Leaving Uhuru Peak, you descend Kilimanjaro to Horombo Hut (5,700m) for a well-deserved and albeit tired celebration.
- Day 6: Moshi
- Itinerary
Your last day on Kilimanjaro takes you via the Marangu Gate back to your hotel. Today's hike is about 6 hours and, together with the memory of yesterday's achievement, you can look forward to some good food and a hot shower at the end.
Included in tour:
Return shuttle Nairobi to Moshi
2 nights hotel accommodation
4 nights hut accommodation
All game entrance fees
Porters & guides
Meals as specified on the itinerary
Excluded:
Sleeping bag
Personal insurance
Visas
Items of a personal nature
Meals taken in restaurants
Optional excursions
Tour rates. †
| Starting at |
Nairobi |
end in |
Nairobi |
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| From |
To |
PPS |
SS |
| 1 Jan 2008 |
31 Dec 2008 |
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| Local Payment |
USD 500 †† |
† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.
†† Please note that the local payment is over and above the tour cost and is to be paid in cash in the currency stated on your departure. Please ask your consultant for further details.
Extra tour notes.
Local Payment: US$450 (price subject to change).
We offer different options for this Kilimanjaro climb, based on either joining in Arusha or Moshi on a climb-only basis.
This trip departs Nairobi daily, early morning. Should you wish to spend extra time there an earlier arrival
should be planned and additional accommodation booked through your Go2Africa consultant.
