Mount Kilimanjaro

'The Great Climb'

Sometimes known as the 'Coca-Cola' route, because it is the most popular route up the mountain, the Marangu Route is in fact probably followed by ninety percent of all climbers. It has a well defined path, which has been well set out and where most obstacles have been modified to make them 'climber friendly'. Accommodation on this route is in purpose built mountain huts providing adequate shelter and even bottled water, beer and soft drinks ( at high altitude prices!).

Despite the human traffic (it can be fun to mingle with climbers from all over the world), this is a very scenic route with good views of Mawenzi and excellent prospects for viewing wildlife.

 

DAY 1
Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 2
Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Marangu for the first section of the climb through the montane forest to Mandara Hut at 9000ft/ 2750m. taking 3 to 4 hours. Overnight Mandara hut

DAY 3
Leaving the forest, you trek along a good path through open grassy moorland to reach Horombo Hut at 12000ft/3700m. taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Horombo hut

DAY 4
Continue ascending past ‘the last water point' traversing the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi to Kibo Hut at 15000ft/4700m. taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Kibo hut

DAY 5
An early start for the summit on steep and heavy scree up to Gilman's Point at 18640ft / 5681m. on the crater rim to arrive in time for sunrise. Continue on to Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa at 19340ft / 5896m. Descend to Horombo Hut for overnight taking 7 to 8 hours ascent and 4 to 7 hours descent. Overnight Horombo hut

DAY 6
Descend the mountain to the Park Gate taking 5 to 7 hours to be met and transferred to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 7
Breakfast at Mountain Inn - End of tour

Includes:

Shuttle transfer from Nairobi to Moshi

2 nights at Mt.Inn on half board

Tranfer from Moshi to park gates & back

Park/Gate fees

Guides & Porters and Meals on Mountain

 

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RONGAI ROUTE
This route is fast gaining in popularity and is considered to be one of the easiest routes up the mountain. It is the only route starting from the north side of the mountain at Rongai a small village close to the Kenya border. The climbing conditions are drier on the northern side of the mountain and there are spectacular sweeping views over the broad flat Maasai lands. Overnights are spent camping in tents. The summit is reached via the east side of Kibo and the descent is via the Marangu route.

DAY 1
Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight.

DAY 2
The climb begins at the village of Nale Moru ( 1950 mts) through cultivated land before entering the pine forest. Watch out for Kilimanjaro Colobus monkeys in the tree tops with their white fringed 'capes' and tail. Taking 3 - 4 hours the first camp is on the edge of the moorland zone where the forest begins to thin out at First Cave at 8500ft/2600m. Overnight 1st Cave Camp

DAY 3
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to Second Cave at 11300ft/3450m with superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Pushing on to reach Third Cave taking 3 to 4 hours at 12800ft/3800m for overnight camp. Overnight 3rd Cave Camp

DAY 4
Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut at 15000ft/4700m. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent which begins around midnight. Overnight Kibo Camp

DAY 5
An early start for the summit on steep heavy scree to arrive at Gilman's Point at 18640ft/5681m in time to see the sun rise. Those who want to reach the highest point in Africa can take the approximately three hour excursion to Uhuru Peak 19340/5896m passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo is surprisingly fast and after some refreshment, continue the descent to reach the final campsite at Horombo at 12000ft/3700m taking 11 to 15 hours. Overnight Horombo Camp

DAY 6
A steady descent down through the moor land to Mandara Hut and then downward through the lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu ( 1830m) taking 5 to 7 hours to be met and transferred to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay. Overnight Mountain Inn

DAY 7
Breakfast at Mountain Inn. End of tour.

Please let us know which tour you prefer once booked or call us for more information.

Includes:

Shuttle transfer from Nairobi to Moshi

2 nights at Mt.Inn on half board

Tranfer from Moshi to park gates & back

Park/Gate fees

Guides & Porters and Meals on Mountain

 

EXTRA INFO:

For experienced Climbers we do offer other routes such as 'MACHAME ROUTE' - One day longer on trek, climbing a natural, rather than man made path, the Machame Route is a more demanding but much quieter and scenic route up the mountain. Overnights are spent camping in tents which are carried and pitched by the accompanying porters. Highlights of this route are the Shira Plateau, Barranco wall and the Karanga Valley reaching the summit via Stella Point.Because this route is more taxing it is recommended that trekkers should be physically fit and with the additional day on trek to assist with acclimatisation there is a good chance of reaching the summit.

For more information please contact us us off-line via e-mail/phone.

Recommended Mountain Clothing	Recommended Mountain Equipment
Warm, windproof jacket with hood	Good warm sleeping bag
Waterproof jacket and over-trousers	Water bottle (2 to 3 litres)
Walking trousers, shirts and pullover	Water purification tablets and filter
Warm underwear	Wash kit, towel, toilet paper
Walking socks	First aid kit (including blister plasters, lip salve, headache pills, sun cream, personal medication)
Good comfortable walking boots	Torch with extra batteries
Trainers (for evenings)	Sunglasses
Gaiters	Walking pole (s)
Gloves	Rucksack or a duffel bag
Sun hat Warm hat or balaclava Scarf

 

NB: It is advisable to pack your clothing and equipment into a waterproof rucksack or duffel bag for porters to carry. Also it is advisable to have a small day sack to carry your raincoat, camera, packed lunch and energy snack and items of personal nature.

 

Equipment Hire (all prices are in US Dollars)

 

For trekkers who are not fully kitted out, the following used equipment is available for hire from the Mountain Inn hotel.

 

Equipment	Prices
Anorak	$10.00
Balaclava	$5.00
Battery	$2.00
Duffel bag	$20.00
Gaiter	$5.00
Gloves	$5.00
Mountain boots	$20.00
Pouch	$10.00
Rain Coat	$10.00
Rain Trouser	$10.00
Ruck Sack	$20.00
Sleeping Bag	$20.00
Socks	$2.00
Walking Stick	$10.00
Sunglasses	$5.00
Torch	$10.00
Thick Sweater	$10.00
Underwear Trouser	$10.00
Water bottle	$5.00
Tent	$10.00 (per person per day)
Mattress	$3.00