7 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu Route

7 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing tour itinerary

Day 1

We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 0800 and drive to Machame Gate for payment and proceed through a moorland area by the 4 WD vehicle to Moram gate where your climb begins. You will likely see animals during this beautiful drive. You will trek about 3 hours to Shira #1 Camp (3,610 M about 11,750 Ft) for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: {L, D}

Day 2

Trek to Shira # 2 Camp today- about 3 hours of trekking. You will have dinner and overnight at Shira #2 Camp (3,840 M, about 12,595 Ft))
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 3

Trek from Shira camp to Baranco Camp. Starting at 8 Am until 1:30 PM. You will have dinner and overnight at Baranco Camp. During the day you will climb to 4,200 M (13,780 Ft), then descend to 3,950 M (about 12,950 Ft) at Baranco Camp for overnight.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 4

Trek from Baranco Camp starting at about 8:30 AM to Karanga Valley,(4,100 M, about 13,450 Ft.) where you will overnight before your ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will arrive about 11:30 AM.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 5

Beginning about 8:30 AM, trek to Barafu camp, 4,550 M (about 14,900 Ft), arriving about 12:30 PM., where you will remain until your final ascent to the top. You will be awakened at midnight.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 6

Shortly after midnight, arise and begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will then begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak, 5,896 M (about 19,340 Ft) about 12:30 AM and arrive at the summit at sunrise, about 7 AM. You will arrive at Mweka Camp about 5 PM. Mweka Camp is 3,100 M (3,100 M, about 10,170 Ft).
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 7

After completing your descent to Mweka Gate, you will receive your Summit Certificate and transfer back to your hotel. Trek today from 8 AM until about 12:00 noon.
Meal Plan: {B, L}

Safari Price Includes:

• Transfer To and From the base of the mountain
• Full board accommodation in whilst on the trek
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Moshi before the trek and in tents on the mountain as per the itinerary
• All park entrance fees to include government taxes
• Service of an English speaking professional Mountain guide on the mountain, porters, and skilled cook

Safari price does not include:-

• Tips, laundry, sleeping bags, drinks and climbing gears
• Travel insurance with evacuation fee
• International flights and taxes
• Visas 
• Items of a personal nature and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

Hiking gear:

1. Sleeping bags
2. Hiking boots
3. Water proof jackets and pants(trousers)
4. Hand gloves
5. Warm clothing
6. At least 5 t-shirts
7. Extra sport shoes or sandals
8. Warm fleece 
9. Thermal suit
10. Hiking stick
11. Hat
12. Getter

Note: a resident must present a resident card or alien card, they never consider waiting letter.