5-Day Kilimanjaro Adventure via Marangu Route

Mandara hut (2700m) - Horombo hut (3720m) Hiking time : 6 hours | Distance : About 15 km's | Habitat: Moorland. After B/fast , Continue your climb passing through a short stretch of forest, then skirts the base of the Maundi Crater and then emerges into transition from rain forest to moorland. It is well worth a short detour to scramble up the rim of the Maundi Crater for your first really impressive view of the Kibo Crater. B/fast, lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Horombo hut 3720m. (Full board). Main Destination : Mt Kilimanjaro Accommodation   : Horombo Hut, Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kilimanjaro Meals and Drinks : All meaks included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Horombo hut (3720m) - Kibo  hut (4700m) Hiking time : 6 hours | Distance : About 15 km's | Habitat: Alpine desert. After B/fast , You now continue your ascent into the Alpine desert habitat. From Horombo there are two trails to the "Saddle" (which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo). There is an upper route (right hand fork) and lower route (left hand fork) to choose from. B/fast, Picnic lunch, Dinner and rest till 23h30. Main Destination : Mt Kilimanjaro Accommodation   : Kibo Hut, Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kilimanjaro Meals and Drinks : All meaks included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Summit Attemp, Kibo  hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m) . Hiking time : 8 hours to Uhuru - 6 hours to descend to Horombo | Distance : 6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent | Habitat: Stone scree and ice-crapped summit. You will rise around 23h30, you shuffle of into the night. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman's point (5681m), which is located on the Crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. Probably the most demanding section of the entire route. Do the Kili shuffle and move slowly. From Gillman's Point you'll normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction - you made it. The total time spent walking on this day is around 13 - 14 hours , so be prepared for a very tough day. Evening overnight Horombo Hut (3700m). Main Destination : Mt Kilimanjaro Summit Accommodation   : Horombo Hut, Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kilimanjaro Meals and Drinks : All meaks included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, you continue your descent (6hours), passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Our vehicle and friver will be waiting for you to transfer you bacl to Moshi/Arusha/JRO. Main Destination : Mt Kilimanjaro Summit Accommodation   : No accommodation (End of Tour) Meals and Drinks : All meaks included Drinking water & Beer and wine (Other drinks not included) Additionnal accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.