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This route has a moderate slope, making it less difficult to climb. It is
the most popular way up Mountain Kilimanjaro, and is the only route with
emergency evacuation service. Also, it is the only route with huts, having
dormitory and simple dining rooms.
Please note that we only organise private treks, there will be only you
and your travel partner(s) on that tour!
This itinerary starts at Kilimanjaro Airport, JRO, and ends at a hotel
in Arusha or Moshi. Please see here for international flights for this
tour.
Day |
Location |
Accommodation |
Board |
| 1 |
Arusha |
Oasis Lodge |
D |
| 2 |
Kilimanjaro |
Mandara Hut |
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| 3 |
Kilimanjaro |
Horombo Hut |
FB |
| 4 |
Kilimanjaro |
Kibo Hut |
FB |
| 5 |
Kilimanjaro |
Uhuru Peak - Kibo Hut |
FB |
| 6 |
Kilimanjaro |
Marangu Gate - Oasis Lodge |
FB |
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport:
We'll meet for an introductory briefing upon our arrival in Arusha, before
transferring to the Oasis Lodge for the evening.
Day 2: Kilimanjaro Climb - Arusha to Mandara Hut: Breakfast,
drive from your hotel to Marangu gate, we will spend about two hours for
registration, payments of fees and final parking. Start climbing through
dense semi-tropical to the first hut- Mandara hut (9,000ft). Dinner and
an overnight stay at Mandara hut, B.L.D.
Day 3: Kilimanjaro Climb - Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut.
Breakfast, ascend through the alpine meadow, and grassland and moorland
to Horombo hut (12,000ft). Both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks can be viewed easily
on the way. Dinner and an overnight stay at Horombo hut, B.L.D.
Day 4: Kilimanjaro Climb - Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut.
Breakfast, further ascending to Kibo hut (15,000ft). The landscape becomes
very stony and eroded. Spectacular mountain vegetation like giant cactus,
groundswell and lobelia appear on the way. Dinner and an overnight stay
at Kibo hut, B.L.D.
Day 5: Kilimanjaro Climb - Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak.
Wake up at midnight, and after a snack, proceed to the summit through
Gilman’s point (18,640ft). It is about 5-6hours and 1-2 hours from
Kibo hut to Gilman’s point and from Gilman’s point to Uhuru
Peak (19,340ft) respectively. Thus reaching the peak in the early morning
of the fifth day and start descending after picture taking on the top
to Horombo hut for diner and an overnight after a short break at Kibo
hut, B.L.D.
Day 6: Kilimanjaro Climb - Kibo Hut to Marangu Gate - Hotel in
Arusha
Breakfast, Descend from Horombo hut to Marangu gate. The waiting car will
take you to our hotel in Arusha, B.L.
Alternatively
One may choose 7days/6nights, with an extra day for acclimatization at
Horombo hut, which will increase your chance to reach the top.
find here a list of equipment that we can rent:equipment
Kilimanjaro
| Prices
in USD |
| Tour No. SAV61 |
Lodges on Safari |
Single supplement
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| 2 clients |
Each of 4+ |
| year 2007/2008 |
From $US $1,490 |
From $US 1295 |
$US 80 |
Group Size 2 - 6
Departure Dates Daily Departure from Arusha |
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| not included
Items of a personal nature
passport visa
traveler’s insurance
Tips to guides and porters.
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