BEST TIME TO CLIMB KILI

BEST TIME TO CLIMB

Best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro’s Trekking Seasons

The mountain can be climbed all year round. The main trekking seasons on Kilimanjaro correspond with the mountain’s two ‘dry’ seasons. These are January to mid-March and June to October. Note that it will still probably rain on your trek during these months too – it’s rare to climb without getting rained on at least once.Of course you can climb in the rainy season too (the wet seasons are April-May, which is often called the ‘long rainy season’ or simply the ‘long rains’ and November-mid-December). But of course the weather conditions may not be ideal and there is a much higher chance you’ll encounter rain. The summits of Kibo and Mawenzi are likely to be wreathed in thick cloud too. Indeed, several agencies even suspend their operations in November and December.It’s true that visibility is less at this time though we take issue with those companies that say that your chances of reaching the summit are significantly lower too; that simply isn’t the case. True, once every couple of years or so there may be too much snow, blocking you from reaching the summit. But this is rare. So as long as you are dressed for the conditions then, in our experience, you’ve got just as good a chance of getting to the summit.Curiously, Christmas and New Year, when the weather is far from perfect, are actually amongst the most popular times for climbing Kilimanjaro.The following graph gives you an idea of the average temperature on Kilimanjaro at various times of year.

As to the relative merits of the two Kilimanjaro trekking seasons, the differences are small although significant:

The January-to-March trekking season

The January to March season tends to be (slightly) colder and there is a much greater chance of snow on the path at this time. The days, however, are often clearer, with only the occasional brief shower. It is usually an exceptionally beautiful time to climb and is often a little quieter than the other peak season of June to October, which coincides with the main academic holidays in Europe and the West. In this latter season the clouds tend to hang around the tree-line following the heavy rains of March to May. Once above this altitude, however, the skies are blue and brilliant and the chance of precipitation minimal (though still present).

The June-to-October trekking season

Although the June to October season tends to be busier, this is not necessarily a disadvantage. For example, if you are travelling independently to Tanzania but wish, for the sake of companionship or simply to cut down on costs, to join up with other travellers for your Kilimanjaro trek, then the high visitor numbers in the June-October peak season will give you the best chance of doing this. June/July are fine and actually quite quiet, particularly when compared to the two months that follow. August and September are very busy months – indeed, September is the busiest time when the number of people on the mountain is at its greatest.But even if you do crave solitude when you walk, it can still be found on the mountain during this peak season. After all, the trails are long, so you can always find large gaps between trekkers to allow you to walk in peace. And besides, the mountain is just so huge that its presence will dwarf your fellow trekkers to the point where they become, if you wish them to be, quite unnoticeable.The following graph shows the average snowfall on Kilimanjaro throughout the year.

Our favourite time to climb Kilimanjaro

when is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro? Personally, we like to trek in March and October. There are two main reasons for this:1) The weather is usually good and the skies are often clear during these months.2) Because they both fall just before the rainy seasons, they tend to be quieter than other months. People are probably afraid that the rains will come early, so opt to avoid these months. But in our experience, the rains are more likely to fail than arrive early. Thus the mountain is usually emptier, and quieter. And yet the weather is still lovely.These are the reasons why March and October are our two favourite months and we think the best time of year to climb Kilimanjaro.Note that June and late December, though they also fall outside of the rainy seasons, but only just, are not such good times to be on Kilimanjaro in my experience. The clouds tend to linger after the rainy season, even if the rains have largely finished, so views are restricted.

Full Moon and New Moon Treks

We like to offer Full Moon Kilimanjaro treks as part of our trek schedule. We do this because we realise that the final push up the slopes of Kibo to the summit -a walk that is traditionally done at night – is best done under the light of a full moon.  Visibility is that much greater, of course. There is also those who say that the weather during the full moon period is more settled and calm.

full moon treks are very popular – some would say too popular; and if you want to enjoy the advantages provided by the full moon, but want to avoid the (imaginary) crowds, then you can always choose to climb a day or two later or earlier.If the Full Moon doesn’t appeal, then how about a New Moon Kilimanjaro climb? After all, one of the chief pleasures of a Kilimanjaro climb is to gaze up at the stars. The lack of light pollution and the height that you are sleeping at means the Heavens are just spectacular. By choosing to climb over a New Moon, the light reflected from the Moon to the Earth is at its lowest, allowing you to see the stars at their brilliant best! It’s certainly a great time to climb.

KILI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. HOW DO I GET TO THE MOUNTAIN?

The mountain has it’s own airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport, IATA airport code JRO). Currently around seven airlines fly into JRO, including KLM, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian, Qatar Airways, Flydubai (partners with Emirates) and Rwandair. Your trekking company will then transfer you to a hotel in Moshi or Arusha, and from there (usually the next day) will take you to the mountain to begin your trek. (If you arrive without booking your trek, then a taxi from the airport to Moshi/Arusha is US$50.)You can also arrive overland, of course, with the mountain town of Arusha connected by bus to Kampala in Uganda and Nairobi in Kenya, as well as Tanzania’s largest city, Dar es Salaam (from where buses travel to/from other neighbouring countries).2. How many people climb each year?The latest figures that have been released by the park authorities show that, in 2016, there were 47,232 people who tried to climb Africa’s Highest Mountain. The table below summarises how the visitor numbers have changed since we wrote the first edition of the book back in 2001: Kilimanjaro visitor numbers

Year	No of climbers on Kilimanjaro
2001	21,025
2004	34,530
2007	40,701
2012	57,456
2016	47,232

Number of people visiting Kilimanjaro per annum over the past 20 years

As you can see, there has been a fall in visitor numbers of approximately 20% since the heyday of 2012; but over 47,000 climbers per annum on any one mountain is still a significant figure.

3. HOW MANY PEOPLE GET TO THE SUMMIT EACH YEAR?

The percentage of people getting to the summit varies according to the route, the duration of the climb and the trekking company that they used. But we reckon that, as a rough guide, about 75% of people make it to the summit. Some companies claim a summiting success rate well above 90%, and for some routes that may be true. It’s worth noting, however, that KINAPA, the park authorities, reckon that actually only 65% of people make it to the summit, with about a third more making it to the Crater Rim. (Uhuru Peak, the highest point on the mountain, is the highest point on the rim of the crater, but you actually reach the rim at Stella Point or Gillman’s Point, which are slightly lower, and about 45 minutes/90 minutes away from Uhuru Peak respectively).We, however, are sceptical about these figures from KINAPA. Fo a start, they also say that less than 1% (0.53% to be precise) fail to get to the Crater rim, which just seems ludicrously low, as anyone who has been on the mountain, and has seen people being taken off the mountain without reaching the rim, can testify. We also know that some unscrupulous guides and companies will tell KINAPA that someone got to the top even when they didn’t, in order to:a) boost their ‘success rates’, which look good when it comes to advertising their climbs;and b) secure a certificate for their client saying they got to the top, which may persuade the client to give a bigger tip at the end of the trek and to leave a more positive review online as well.So while KINAPA may be the park authorities, we think that their statistics for people reaching the summit are anything but ‘authoritative’.

4. HOW MANY PEOPLE DIE EVERY YEAR?

We estimate that there are approximately 6-7 deaths every year on Kili. Figures are never released by the authorities for fear of the bad publicity they will generate. But extrapolating from the only academic study done on this subject, we estimate that there are about half a dozen deaths per annum. Note that this is only the number of ‘tourists’ who die on the mountain; in addition to this, we reckon that about the name number of porters and other mountain crew die on the mountain each year too.

5. WHAT ANIMALS LIVE ON THE MOUNTAIN?

There’s plenty of wildlife on the mountain, though your chances of seeing much are slim. This is largely because the animals prefer to avoid those parts of the mountain where more than 45,000-plus people tread every year. For this reason, you’ll be lucky to see anything larger than a monkey or a mouse. That said, every so often a reader will write in to say that they saw a buffalo, eland, leopard or elephant on the trail.

6. CAN ANYONE CLIMB?

You need to be at least ten years old to climb Kili. (Incidentally, there are huge discounts on the park fees for under 16s – amounting, for example, to over US$700 for a six-day Machame trek. Make sure these are passed onto you. Many companies don’t pass on all of the discount. If you want to know how much your discount should be, just contact us.) That said, there are currently one six-year-old and three seven-year-olds who have climbed to the summit – all of whom needed special permission from KINAPA. At the other extreme, there is no upper-age limit, and the oldest person ever to make it was 88 when he made it to the top.

7. HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO CLIMB TO THE TOP?

The first and most important thing I need to say on this matter is as follows:All the main routes up the mountain are really just walking routesI really need to emphasise this point: you do not need any technical climbing or mountaineering skills to get to the summit. So you don’t need to be a mountaineer. Sure, there are a couple of places on some routes where you may need to use your hands to steady yourself. Occasionally you may also need to haul yourself over a rock or two. But overall, it’s just a walk. Indeed, there are a couple of people who’ve climbed up the mountain in wheelchairs, so the ability to walk isn’t even a pre-requisite. Blind climbers have felt their way to the top and amputee victims have hobbled and crawled up to the top.And don’t be worried about the (negligible) amount of scrambling (ie, using your hands to haul yourself up) that you need to do either. I am not in any way a technical climber. I am a bit of a wimp too, if I’m being honest. But I’ve climbed the mountain over 30 times now, on every route. With no problems. It’s all straightforward. And if you’re with a half-decent company, there will always be a guide around to help you if you’re having difficulty.Even the walking is not particularly exhausting. After all, just do the maths. For example, the most popular route is the Machame Route, which is 60.76km (37.75 miles) in length in total from gate to summit and back to gate. Do it in six days and that’s only a fraction over 10km per day (ie just over 6 miles); do it in seven days and it’s only around just 8.5km per day (a little under 5.5 miles per day).

8. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CLIMB?

The minimum number of days is five. The park authorities won’t allow you on any of the routes for fewer days than this. The Marangu Route, Machame, Rongai and Umbwe routes all can be done in just five days. That said, many agencies will not sell you a trek for five days as it doesn’t really give you enough time to acclimatise safely. We don’t recommend you take just five days either – it is simply too dangerous. At the other extreme some groups trek for 9-10 days – particularly those that go via the Northern Circuit. Most treks, however, are 6-8 days in length.The Golden Rule to remember is this: the longer you spend on the mountain, the greater your chances of getting to the summit.

9. WHO WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO REACH THE SUMMIT?

The first person to reach the summit is believed to be Hans Meyer, a geology professor from Leipzig in Germany, who climbed with his friend Ludwig Purtscheller and reached the summit on October 6th, 1889. It was Meyer’s fourth attempt to reach the top; however, it should also be mentioned that Meyer did not begin his walk on the mountain, as today’s visitors do, but in Mombasa, a 14-day walk away.

10. HOW HIGH IS KILIMANJARO?

The most widely accepted figure for the height of Africa’s Highest Mountain is 5895m (19,341ft). This is the figure you will find printed on the certificates handed out to those who successfully reach the summit, Uhuru Peak. Surprisingly, however, there is significant evidence to say it’s wrong. In 1999 a team of specialists from Karlsruhe University in Germany, using GPS technology, revised it down to 5892.55m (19,332.5ft). And in 2008 a team of 19 boffins from 6 countries, using GPS and gravimetric observations, revised it down still further, to 5890.79m (19,326/5ft). But let’s stick with the original of 5895m. That’s the figure that the cartographers of the Ordnance Survey came up with when they surveyed the mountain in the 1950s, and has been the accepted figure ever since.Incidentally, the mountain does have two other main peaks. Mawenzi, the ‘second summit’, is 5149m high (16,893ft); while the third ‘summit, Shira Ridge, is 3962m high (12,999ft).

11. WHY IS THE MOUNTAIN SO FAMOUS?

The mountain’s main claim to fame is that it is the highest Mountain in Africa. For that reason, it is often called the Roof of Africa. This also means it is one of the so-called Seven Summits – the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. It is also said to be the highest free-standing mountain in the world. In other words, it’s not part of a mountain range but stands all by itself in the heart of the East African plains. It is also one of the world’s highest ‘walkable’ mountains, where no technical climbing skills are required to reach the summit.

12. WHERE IS IT?

Africa’s highest mountain is in northern Tanzania, right against the border with Kenya, in East Africa. Don’t make the mistake, as many people do, of thinking it’s in Kenya. It’s not: it is wholly within Tanzania. Though it’s an easy error to make. After all, some of the best photos of the mountain were taken from a vantage point in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. (I’m thinking in particular of those images of the mountain with elephants in the foreground.) The Kenyan Tourist Board is not above putting pictures of the mountain in its brochures either – a practice which infuriates the Tanzanians.I’ve even read a children’s book about a well-travelled koala bear called Bingo that places Africa’s highest mountain in Kenya. But suffice to say, it isn’t. So don’t fly to Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and expect to climb the mountain from there; if you do, you’ll just have to buy yourself an onward flight or take a 6-8 hour bus ride to take you across the border into Tanzania. (That said, fly into Tanzania’s main airport, Dar es Salaam, and you’ll find yourself even further away from the mountain than if you flew into Nairobi – a bus from Dar to Moshi or Arusha, the two main towns at the foot of the mountain , takes pretty much the whole day, leaving around 6am and arriving late afternoon in Moshi or at dusk in Arusha.)Which does, of course, then beg the question: What airport should you fly into….

CHECKING ON KILI TREKS

WHAT TO CHECK IN YOUR KILI TREK

What to look for in your Kilimanjaro trek package

So, having done all the necessary research,, you’ve found a suitable agency offering the trek you want for the required duration at an acceptable price. Before you sign on any metaphorical dotted lines, however, you need to be absolutely sure that you know what you’re paying for. In other words, you need to sort out exactly what is and isn’t included in the price of the trek. Don’t just ask what you are getting for your money: ask what you aren’t getting too – ie what you yourself will need to pay out of your own pocket. Once you have this information you’ll get a good idea of exactly how much extra you need to pay in addition to the basic cost of the trek.The following is a brief check list of items that should be included:

• All park fees  and any accompanying taxes for both your self and the porters and guides.
• Hire of porters, assistant guides and guides, their wages and food.
• Food and water for the entire trek. Get a breakdown of exactly how many meals per day you will be getting: normally trekkers are served three main meals per day plus a snack – typically a hot drink with popcorn and biscuits – upon arrival at camp at the end of the day; for more details on food on the trek.
• Transport to and from the park at the beginning and end of the trek.
• Hire of camping and cooking gear. If you have brought your own gear, you might be able to persuade the agency to reduce the cost of your trek, though it will be only by a small amount.
• Hire of any equipment – torches, ski poles, spare water-bottles etc – that you don’t want to bring with you. There will probably be a small surcharge for these – just make sure that whatever you agree is included in the contract.
• Any special dietary requirements or other needs, all of which should be stipulated in the contract.
• Any free night’s accommodation at the beginning or end of your trek that the trekking company has agreed to cover.

In addition to the above, clients who are booking from abroad and have agreed that transfers from and to Kilimanjaro Airport are included should again make sure that’s stipulated in the contract.Please note: items that are rarely, if ever, included in the package include cigarettes, all drinks except water and hot drinks that accompany meals (and any other beverages that the crew give to you to help you get to the summit or celebrate once you get there) and the tips you dish out to your crew at the end.One final note: if you’re already in Tanzania and dealing with the companies face to face, then you need to make sure that everything the agency has said they will provide, including everything listed above, is specified in a contract. This is important because, as you area probably aware, a verbal contract is simply not worth the paper it isn’t written on. The trekking companies all have standard contracts which should include most of the above but will not include specific things such as the hire of any equipment you need or any free nights’ accommodation that you have managed to negotiate into the package. These will need to be written in as well.

KILIMANJARO BIKES

KILIMANJARO BIKING TO MARANGU ROUTE VIA KILEMA ROAD.

Kimanjaro Bike Tour Operators for 5 / 6 days Marangu Route

About 5 Days Kilimanjaro bike Tour Unforgettable 5 Days Kilimanjaro Bike Tour Via Marangu route 2022-2023 packages with Foot On Kili Tanzania. Bike trek is one of our products of trekking the Kilimanjaro Mountain, Marangu route is the only route of Mount Kilimanjaro that bike trek can be done to the top with accompany of our experienced guides all the way to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro 5895M, took 5 days with proper acclimatization. This activity provides physical exercise and recreational use of the natural environment with minimum impact while enhancing visitors’ experience. Summit bound visitors will use Kilema route (19km) and cyclists will meet their porters at Horombo Hut and continue to the summit. For non-summit bound visitors cycling starts from Londorosi gate or from Moramu Picnic Site then back to Moramu (44km ride).

Day 0: Arrival (Arusha / Kilimanjaro airport)– Moshi Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your Foot On Kili Tanzania guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel (Kilimanjaro White House Hotel) in Moshi. Settle into your accommodation, relax and get used to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your Mount KILIMANJARO Bike Tour in the morning.

Accommodation:

• Meal: Bed & Breakfast
• Overnight stay
• Moshi- Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
• Day 1: Moshi – Marangu Gate – Kilema Gate – Horombo Hut You will be picked from the hotel at 8:30 am, this morning we drive through Kilimanjaro semi-tropical foothills to Marangu gate, spend some minutes for registrations and get the permit and then drive to Kilema gate and enter Kilimanjaro National park and start the riding up to Horombo Hut, today is 100% cycling by bike. Cycling distance is 19 kilometers and vegetation is forest and moorland.
• Accommodation:
• Meal: Lunch & Dinner
• Overnight stay
• Horombo Huts
• Day 2: Full Day Horombo Acclimatization (Horombo Hut – Mawenzi Hut -Horombo)After breakfast you start your cycling, riding through Alpine desert, you will be riding on small stone area up to Mawenzi hut and back to Horombo hut. Today is 90% riding on “Alpine desert vegetation, cycling distance is 10 kilometers.
• Distance Covered: 5.7 miles
• Time to be used: 6 – 7 hours
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Horombo Hut
• Day 3: Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut Early wake and make sure your duffel bags are packed and ready to go. After breakfast, meet your guide and we head back up to Kibo hut. Again, the first 3km would require you pushing and carrying your bike a lot, with the final 7km to Kibo hut offering a good biking trail. We will enjoy lunch and then aim to rest. At around 16:00 hours depending on how you feel it is possible to hike partially up the summit path to orientate yourself for the summit attempt later that night. Situated in the barren Alpine desert is Kibo hut, a stone build block house which has bunk beds for 60 climbers, but no streams with water nearby. There are platform toilets behind the hut. The summit (Uhuru Peak) is now a further 1195m up and you will make your final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, thermal clothing etc for your summit bid. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask. Go to bed at round about 19:00 hours and try to get as much rest and sleep as possible, until 22:00 hours.
  Accommodation:
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Overnight stay
• Kibo Hut
• Day 4: Kibo Hut – Summit then Horombo Hut At 4:00am, you will be awakened by your guides to start the zigzag trek up long screen slop. After roughly two hours you should reach Hans Meyer’s Cave and from here the gradient gets steeper. Continue your climb for approximately another three hours to Gilman’s Point, you will take your bike from Porters and start riding to Uhuru peak, arriving at Uhuru peak spends some few minutes or take photos and then riding down to Stella Point. After lunch ride down to Horombo hut.From Kibo to Horombo is 100% “Alpine desert vegetation /Icecap.
  Accommodation
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Overnight stay
• Horombo Hut
• Day 5: Horombo Hut – Kilema Gate – Marangu Gate to Moshi After breakfast, make your final riding down to Kilema gate across the alpine and the rainforest to Kilema gate, then you will be transferred to Marangu gate for check out and back to Moshi.
• Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

Not Included

• Local and International flights
• Tips (Gratitude’s) to Guides, Cook and Porters
• Medical insurance
• Visa
• Personal Expenses 

CLIMB MOUNT OLDONYO LENGAI

Climb an Active Volcano - Oldonyo Lengai (Mountain of God)

Ol Doinyo Lengai, Monduli, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Overlooking Lake Natron and the bush land of Kenya to the north, Ol doinyo Lengai, which means ‘the Mountain of God’ in Maasai, is an active volcano and one of Tanzania’s most spectacular and undiscovered climbs. The volcano erupts sporadically, sending small streams of grey lava down the crater rim and spitting hot ash high into the air. The trek to the top of Lengai is very steep and a true challenge which is attempted only by hikers with the good level of fitness.

Oldonyo lengai itinerary

7 Days Climbing Oldoinyo Lengai Itinerary
DAY 1: ARUSHA/MOSHI – NGORONGORO CRATER
Pick up from the Hotel in Arusha/Moshi for a journey to Ngorongoro through the edge of rift valley where you will have fantastic view of Lake Manyara and proceed to Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight simba campsite.

DAY 2: NGORONGORO TO NAINOKANOKA
Breakfast, drive into the Ngorongoro crater for a full day game viewing with well packed lunch boxes. After lunch drive out of the crater to Nainokanoka village where we will establish our camp for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3: NAINOKANOKA TO EMBULBUL
Today you will begin the trip for climbing Oldoinyo Lengai starting with a walking safari from Nainokanoka to Bulati via Olmoti crater where you will have a chance to visit Munge falls (source of water which flow in Ngorongoro crater) with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Bulati campsite 7 to 8 hours of walking

DAY 4: EMBULBUL TO PEMBE YA SWALA
Early morning after breakfast start walking to Embakai crater visit the crater and then proceed to village of Naiyobi. Ahead to Pembe ya swala at yellow fever tree camp the trip takes about 6 to 8 hrs of walking.

DAY 5: NAIYOBI TO NGARESERO
After breakfast keep walking and descend to rift valley and walking to Ngaresero river camp for dinner and overnight stay at Kamakia campsite.

DAY 6: CLIMBING OLDOINYO LENGAI, VISIT LAKE NATRON
After breakfast visit the waterfalls and lunch at the campsite afternoon visit Lake Natron. Midnight time when you will drive to the bottom of Oldoinyo Lengai for climbing.

DAY 7: OLDOINYO LENGAI TO ARUSHA/MOSHI
Around midday after lunch at Kamakia Camp we will drive back to Arusha/Moshi via Engaruka Channel.

INQURE FOR THE PRICE.
Price Includes:
All transfers made by road to all destinations as per Itinerary
Accommodation in campsites while on safari for full board basis.
Park fee and village charges
Service for Maasai guide and their donkey
Fee for a professional driver guide & an armed ranger
Pure natural water 1.5 liter per person per day
Sleeping bag
Price Excludes:
Accommodation in Arusha on the arrival and departure day
International flight
Airport departure tax
Flying doctors insurance
All expenses of personal nature
Tips for diver and cooker
Alcoholic drinks while in the Camp.

Price per person 1200$
​More people price will drop down

KILIMANJARO CLIMB CIRCUIT ROUTES

MORE TEST OF KILIMANJARO CLIMB VIA OUR CIRCUIT ROUTES

UMBWE | RONGAI CIRCUIT 7 DAYS

DAY 1: UMBWE CAVE 3000M
DAY 2: BARANCO CAMP 3950M
DAY 3: KARANGA CAMP 4000M
DAY 4: BARAFU CAMP 4600M
DAY 5: SUMMIT & 3RD CAVE 3600M
DAY 6: SIMBA CAMP 2500M
DAY 7: RONGAI GATE 1800M

PRICE PER PERSON $2000

MAWENZI CURCUIT 10 DAYS

DAY 1: SIMBA CAMP 2500M
DAY 2: 2ND CAVE 3600M
DAY 3: KIKELELWA 3650
DAY 4: MAWENZI TURN HUT 4000M
DAY 5: HOROMBO HUT 3737M
DAY 6: KARANGA CAMP 4000M
DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP 4600M
DAY 8: SUMMIT 5895M
DAY 9: HIGH CAMP 3747M
DAY 10: MWEKA GATE 800M

PRICE PER PERSON $3500

LAVA CIRCUIT 11 DAYS

DAY 1: SIMBA CAVE 2500M
DAY 2: 2ND CAVE 3000M
DAY 3: 3RD CAVE 3600M
DAY 4: BUFFALO CAMP 4000M
DAY 5: MOIR HUT 3900M
DAY 6: BARANCO CAMP 3950M
DAY 7: KARANGA CAMP 4000M
DAY 8: BARAFU CAMP 4600M
DAY 9: SUMMIT & CRATER CAMP 5895M
DAY 10: HIGH CAMP 3747M
DAY 11: MWEKA GATE 800M

PRICE PER PERSON $4500

KIBO CIRCUIT 10 DAYS

DAY 1: LONDOROSI GATE 2000M
DAY 2: MOIR HUT 3900M
DAY 3; BUFFALO CAMP 3000M
DAY 4: 2ND CAVE 3000M
DAY 5: KIKELELWA 3600M
DAY 6: TURN HUT 4000M
DAY 7: KIBO HUT 4700M
DAY 8: SUMMIT & CRATER CAMP 5895M
DAY 9: HIGH CAMP 3747M
DAY 10: MWEKA GATE 800M

PRICE PER PERSON $3500

MACHAME ROUTE POLE POLE 9 DAYS

DAY 1: MACHAME HUT 3000M
DAY 2: SHIRA CAVE 3840M
DAY 3: MOIR HUT 4000M
DAY 4: LAVA TOWER 4600M
DAY 5: BARANCO CAMP 3950M
DAY 6: KARANGA CAMP 4000M
DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP 4600M
DAY 8: SUMMIT 5895 / MWEKA CAMP 3100M

DAY 9: MWEKA GATE 800M

PRICE PER PERSON $2300

​INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:

• Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.

• 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi in FULL BOARD (FB). (WERUWRU RIVER LODGE OR PARK VIEW HOTEL)

• Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate

• Park entry fees,

• Camping fees

• Crater fee (if any)

• Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees

• 18% VAT on tour fees & services

• 4 Season mountain tents

• Double layered Sleeping Mats 4 inches (10cm) thick

• Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters

• 3 meals daily while on the mountain

• Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek

• Hot water for washing

• Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)

• Government taxes

• Portable oxygen tanks

• Ox meter

• Emergency first-aid kit

• Stethoscope

• Portable flush toilet with a toilet and tent

• Mountain climbing certificates

EXCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:

• Drinks at your hotel before and after climb.

• Travel insurance

• Flights

• Laundry (Available at hotel)

• Personal items and toiletries

• Tips for guides, porters and cook

CLIMB MARANGU ROUTE 2 DAYS

2 DAYS TOUR HIKING TO KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE

Marangu Gate (6000 ft) – Mandara Hut (9,000 ft), Hiking/Ascent time: 3 – 4 hours
Habitat: Montane forest
Day 1: After breakfast Leave Moshi town at 08:30 am, and drive to about 45 minutes to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro. Do the necessary paperwork at the park gate such as registrations. Begin hiking at about 9:30AM. Hike through rainforest from the park gate (6000 ft) to Mandara Hut (9000 ft), taking about 3 – 4 hours. Stop half way for lunch. Reach Mandara Huts at about 01:00pm. After short tour at Mandara you will have go to the Hut for evening meal and overnight.
Day 2: On the way back, on a side trip to Maundi Crater (about 15 minutes away) is a good way to see the surroundings as well as views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania.

PRICES:
1 PERSON – PRICE PER SINGLE CLIMBER = US$ 716
2 – 5 PEOPLE, PRICE is PER PERSON = US$ 540
6 – 10 PEOPLE, PRICE is PER PERSON = US$ 509
11 PAX AND ABOVE – PRICE PER PERSON = US$ 397

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INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:

• Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
• 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi in FULL BOARD (FB). (WERUWRU RIVER LODGE OR PARK VIEW HOTEL)
• Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
• Park entry fees,
• Camping fees
• Crater fee (if any)
• Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
• 18% VAT on tour fees & services
• 4 Season mountain tents
• Double layered Sleeping Mats 4 inches (10cm) thick
• Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
• 3 meals daily while on the mountain
• Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
• Hot water for washing
• Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
• Government taxes
• Portable oxygen tanks
• Ox meter
• Emergency first-aid kit
• Stethoscope
• Portable flush toilet with a toilet and tent
• Mountain climbing certificates

EXCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:

• Drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
• Travel insurance
• Flights
• Laundry (Available at hotel)
• Personal items and toiletries
• Tips for guides, porters and cook