7 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing

We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 0800 and drive to the Marangu Gate. After registration clearance, your climb will commence at 1,720 meters to Mandara Hut (2,700 meters) through the rain forest.

7 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour Itinerary

Day1

We will pick you up from your accommodation in Arusha at 0800 and depart for the Marangu Gate. After registration clearance, your climb will commence at 1,720 meters to Mandara Hut (2,700 meters) through the rain forest. This will take about 3 hours, however it is important to take your time as acclimatization begins from the gate. You will have dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut.
Meal Plan: {L, D}

Day2

After breakfast, you will gradually ascend via Maundi Crater (upper route) to Horombo hut, at 3,720 meters. This climb takes you out of the forest and through open moorland and forest and takes about 4-5 hours. You will have dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut (Tourist Village).
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day3

This is an acclimatizing days to hike at higher altitude, perhaps top view Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks during the day, returning to Horombo Hut for meals and overnight.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day4

After a good rest, resume your climb. A bit of the mountain peak can be seen while walking through the alpine desert on the way to Kibo Hut, at 4,703 meters. Kibo Hut, where you will have dinner and overnight is reached after a 5-6 hour walk.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day5

You have a second acclimatization day today at Kibo, with a morning hike to Hans Meyer Cave, the half-way point to Gillman’s Point at 5,150 M. Return to Kibo for lunch and resting.

Day6

You will be awakened just after midnight to begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters). This is a 5-hour walk. You will then descend back to Kibo hut and continue your descent to Horombo Hut where you will have dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day7

After breakfast, a simple descent remains to reach the Marangu Gate where you will be awarded your Summit Certificate before transferring back to your hotel.
Meal Plan: {B, L}

Tour Price

$3,500.00 /Adult

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:
• Sleeping bags
• Hiking boots
• Water proof jackets and pants(trousers)
• Hand gloves
• Warm clothing
• At least 5 t-shirts
• Extra sport shoes or sandals
• Warm fleece
• Thermal suit
• Hiking stick
• Hat
• Getter
• Note: a resident must present a resident card or alien card, they never consider waiting letter.

FAQs

Best time to go

• Best time to climb mount Kilimanjaro is January to March and June to October. January – March the routes are not very busy and the slopes are quieter although there is high possibility of encountering snow. June – October the routes are busy but the weather is perfect.