Duration
10 Days
Trip season
High Season
Safari Type
Mid-Range
Meal Plan
Full Board
Tour Overview
Tour Overview
The 7-day expedition brings you to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route, the oldest and most established path, on Africa's highest point. The trail is famously dubbed the “Coca-Cola Route” because it provides proper accommodation in permanent wooden A-frame huts at each stop rather than A-frame tents like the other trails, making it the most favorable route for hikers. The trek starts from the towering rain forest to the moorland's majestic heather, across the high saddle's lunar landscape, and then to Kilimanjaro's top with its arctic weather. Each ecological region is separated from the next by a well-maintained path.
This feels to me like the strategic rest day of the Kilimanjaro circuit is a good idea. To be more or less accurate and recent, Kilimanjaro stands at 5,895 feet above sea level, which is higher than the other mountains in Africa, and it is thus recognized as the highest in the continent of Africa. The most recent I have heard is that more than thirty-two thousand people every year attempt to reach the summit. Most people who want to hike Kilimanjaro end up going to one of the more well-developed routes like Marangu. There is a high rate of success because there is an easy route to the top, so it is often used . This timetable showcases the 5-day rapid pace ascent on the mountain while still adhering to our 7-day package structure. This is done on any other route. This is done on any other route.
Why This Itinerary
This is a 7-day package intended for the very seasoned mountain climber or the very fit individual with very little time to spend. Its main benefit is that he altitude-gaining rate is the steepest for any trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. The distinctive feature of cushioned sleeping huts makes this the most comfortable trekking route. Hikers are protected from the weather elements and other climbers. We believe this schedule gives tough acclimatization challenges within this 5-day timeframe. Due to the high speed of the ascent, the body does not have adequate time to acclimatize to the high altitude. Statistically, this results in drastically lower summit success rates. Very experienced climbers in high altitude settings are the only ones we suggest this time frame to. For most climbers, we suggest our 8-day Marangu package, which includes an extra day for acclimatization at Horombo Huts. This 6-day trek enormously boosts the safety and the chances of reaching the summit. This itinerary is designed to provide a professional 5-day trek request, in conjunction with our custom Arusha pre-trek preparation, designed to set the best groundwork for this task.
Included / Excluded
- • Airport transfers to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
- • Three nights of hotel accommodation in Arusha (two before and one after the trek).
- • All Kilimanjaro National Park entry, hut, and rescue fees.
- • Certified, professional, English-speaking mountain guides with wilderness first aid training.
- • A dedicated team of porters and a professional cook.
- • All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- • Purified drinking water throughout the trek.
- • Accommodation in mountain huts on the Marangu Route.
- • Safety equipment, including emergency oxygen cylinders, a pulse oximeter, and a comprehensive first-aid kit.
- • All ground transfers as per the itinerary.
- • International and domestic airfare.
- • Tanzanian visa fees.
- • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance.
- • Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, hiking boots, clothing, etc. - can be rented).
- • Tips for the guiding crew (guides, porters, and cook).
- • Lunches, dinners, and drinks at the hotel in Arusha.
- • Personal expenses (souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, etc.).
Day Trip
Once you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KRO), that's precisely where your Kilimanjaro expedition begins. After immigration and baggage claim, you will be assisted to the arrivals area by one of our skilled guides. We understand the importance of preserving comfort and easing the journey, so on this day, there is no planned itinerary. You will board a prearranged car and be directly taken to your hotel in Arusha. Not a single extra planned activity will take place. This way, we hope you will be able to maximize your time so you can complete check-in, relax, and start recovering from the long flight.
Activities: Airport reception, direct private transfer to Arusha.
Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha.
Meals: Dinner.
The days before the actual trek are quite important for preparation, and so, as the clock strikes 8:00, breakfast at the hotel will commence. Each climber will then have a thorough, personalized briefing with the primary Kilimanjaro guide. There is a focus on the set safety strategies, what a day on the trek looks like, how to deal with altitude, and an intense focus on the Marangu route’s rapid ascent profile. Gear is another focus more professionally, where the guide checks all the gear, lending what is missing. You will have the rest of the day to rest. This day of preparation demonstrates how serious we are at the organization with safety and success. These safety measures make us confident that we will deliver optimal results.
Activities: In-depth trek briefing, full equipment check, and relaxation.
Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
You will begin with breakfast, and then you will after then drive to Marangu Gate, crossing the foot of Kilimanjaro. It will take around 2.5 hours. When you get there, the guide will take care of the park registration while the porters get the supplies ready. Your first trek will take around 4-5 hours and will take you to the Kilimanjaro rain forest. The trees will shelter you, and you will see black and white colobus monkeys and blue monkeys. You will get to Mandara Huts around mid-afternoon. If you still have time and energy, you can take another short trek to Maundi Crater, where you will see beautiful views.
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.
Distance: 8 km / 5 miles.
Altitude Gain: 855m / 2,805ft.
Zone: Rainforest.
Accommodation: Mandara Huts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Your second day on the mountain involves a longer trek as you ascend out of the rainforest and into the expansive heath and moorland zone. The landscape changes dramatically, with giant heathers, groundsels, and lobelias dotting the scenery. The trail is steady and offers the first clear, stunning views of both the jagged Mawenzi peak and the ice-capped Kibo summit. After approximately 5-6 hours of trekking, you will reach the Horombo Huts complex, the largest camp on the route, situated in a scenic valley. You will have time to relax and begin acclimatizing to the noticeable increase in altitude.
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles.
Altitude Gain: 1,005m / 3,297ft.
Zone: Moorland.
Accommodation: Horombo Huts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
the last base camp. This is a challenging trek as the last remains of vegetation are the high-denalty alpine desert, aptly referred to as the "Saddle." The landscape is a wide, barren plain like the moon, connecting the Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. The Hare is thin and the sun is blistering, hence the name “pole pole.” The 5-6 hour trek will take you to the Kibo Hut, where you will set down for an early dinner. After dinner, the goal is to rest as much as possible. Gear is set for the summit, and the day begins shortly after midnight.
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 10 km / 6 miles.
Altitude Gain: 980m / 3,215ft.
Zone: Alpine Desert.
Accommodation: Kibo Hut.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Every moment of this day will feel both the hardest and the best of your life. The most physically and mentally challenging period of the climb lasts from around midnight or 1am until sunrise. The first leg of the climb sets off from Kibo Hut and involves a 3.5-hour ascent, alongside navigating a multitude of switchbacks, to reach Gilman's Point. As day breaks, you will sneak a glance at the sun as it paints the African sky in stunning colors. It will feel as though the very heavens have slipped from your grasp and sprinkled them below you. The sun has earned this sky, and you have earned this moment. And this beauty pales in comparison to the joy you find in knowing you have conquered this climb. After the celebration, it is time to brace yourself for the lengthy descent back to the Kibo Hut, Kibo Hut, for a quick rest. The rest of the climb involves a descent to Horombo Huts, where you will find bliss in the restful night that follows.
Hiking Time: 11-15 hours.
Distance: 22 km / 13.5 miles (6 km ascent, 16 km descent).
Altitude Gain/Loss: +1,195m ascent, -2,175m descent.
Zone: Arctic (Summit) and Alpine Desert.
Accommodation: Horombo Huts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
The last portion of the trek takes you to the Marangu Gate and is a long descent. After having breakfast, you trek back to Horombo Huts and then have some lunch at Mandara Huts. After lunch, you trek through the rainforest, and after around 5 to 6 hours of walking, you return to Marangu Gate. You then sign out, and those who finished the trek are given a summit certificate. After that, a private vehicle takes you to your hotel in Arusha, where you are welcomed with a nice hot shower, followed by dinner, and then a good night's sleep.
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 20 km / 12.5 miles.
Altitude Loss: 1,860m / 6,102ft.
Zone: Moorland and Rainforest.
Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
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