Overview
The ascent of Kilimanjaro can be done from six routes: Mweka, Umbwe, Shira, Rongai, Machame, and the Marangu Route which is the easier one. Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro can take between four to six nights on the mountain. Accommodation is in alpine huts. While expert guides and porters will accompany you on your climb, no technical equipment is required on these routes.
The shortest route, but less time to acclimatize Ascent and descent on same route.
Highlights
- It is recognized as one of the main gates for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
Itinerary
Arrive in Nairobi, Meet & Greet by our representative. Transfer to your hotel for overnight.
After breakfast, depart for Tsavo. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon at leisure and later evening game drive. Return for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Early morning game drive with scenic sunrise. Return for breakfast. Depart to Marangu and prepare for adventure that lies ahead. Overnight at Ameg Lodge Kilimanjaro – Dinner
After breakfast, Guests are transferred to Marangu Gate in Kilimanjaro National Park where they will begin the trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The first day’s trek will take them up to Mandara Hut (2 750m), through lush forest area.
Overnight at Mandara Hut – Dinner and breakfast.
After breakfast, guests will begin the days’ trek along a good path, which takes them through open moorlands and up to their next stop, Horombo Hut (3 700m) for overnight.
After breakfast, guests will continue their ascent, which will go past the ‘Last Water Point’ to reach the Saddle, between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi (4 700m) that resembles a lunar landscape. And another hour’s hike until the next overnight rest at Kibo hut.
Climbers depart at midnight for Gillman’s Point (5 681m), which is on the crater rim, and arrive in time to watch the sunrise. The next part of the ascent is steep, and the climbers continue the climb to Uhuru Peak (5 895m), the highest point in Africa. After enjoying the views, guests then begin their descent back to Horombo Hut for overnight.
The climbers descends to their final stop at Marangu Gate from where they will be transferred to their lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, Guests will depart to Amboseli. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon at leisure, followed by evening game drive. Return for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Early morning game drive, optional Hot air balloon, for beautiful scenic sunrise and back drop of Mt. Kilimanjaro, reminding you of your climbing achievement. Return for breakfast and finally depart to Nairobi for your onward flight.
Inclusions
- Accommodation: As specified.
- Meals: Full board
- Activities: As specified
- Entrance fees: All park entrance fees as per itinerary
- Transfers: Arrival and departure airport transfers
- Guide: Qualified English speaking driver-guide
Exclusions
- All international / domestic flights and taxes
- Visas
- Travel and personal accident insurance
- Personal expenses
- Excursions / activities not specified
- Gratuities