 Kilimanjaro Climbing Safaris
Mount Kilimanjaro is perhaps one of the most recognised images of Africa, with its glistening and mystical summit regularly peaking out from billowy clouds.
We offer 5 different routes for you to choose from. The Marangu Route Departure: Daily
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
African Safari Highlights:
Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to your hotel. Evening briefing and equipment check
Day 2: Drive to the mountain and start trekking through beautiful rainforest. 3-4 hours' walking
Day 3: Leave the forest and cross moorland filled with high heather. 5-6 hours' walking
Day 4: Cross the saddle with its lunar landscape. 5-6 hours' walking
Day 5: Depart during the early hours for the final ascent to Gilman's Point to watch the sunrise, then on to Uhuru Peak. 11-15 hours' walking
Day 6: Easy-paced trek down to the main gate 5-6 hours' walking. Transfer to your hotel
Day 7: Morning transfer for your onward arrangements
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| Day | Destination | A | Board | | Price p/p sharing | From US$ 1185 | | | 1 | Mt. Kilimanjaro foothills | Kibo Hotel/Springlands Hotel | Transfer / BB | | 2 | Ascent to 2,765m | Mandara Hut | FB | | 3 | Ascent to 3,790m | Horombo Hut | FB | | 4 | Ascent to 4,750m | Kibo Hut | FB | | 5 | Summit 5,896m and descend | Horombo Hut | BB | | 6 | Mt. Kilimanjaro foothills | Kibo Hotel/Springlands Hotel | Transfer | | 7 | Depart | The Rongai Route Departure: Daily
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Safari Highlights:
Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to your hotel. Evening briefing and equipment check
Day 2: Depart for the mountain. Walk through maize and potato fields, followed by pine forests. 3-4 hours' walking
Day 3: A steady walk with spectacular views of the eastern ice-fields and Kibo. 6-7 hours' walking
Day 4: Short steep morning climb. Afternoon to acclimatise with time to explore local surroundings. 3-4 hours' walking
Day 5: Cross the lunar desert. Rest of the day to acclimatise and early to bed. 5-6 hours' walking
Day 6: Depart during the early hours for the final ascent to Gilman's Point to watch the sunrise, then on to Uhuru Peak. 11-15 hours' walking
Day 7: Steady descent through moorland and forest to the base of the mountain. 5-6 hours' walking. Transfer to your hotel
Day 8: Morning transfer for your onward arrangements
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| Day | Destination | A | Board | | Price p/p sharing | From US$ 1549 | | | 1 | Mt. Kilimanjaro foothills | Kibo Hotel/Springlands Hotel | Transfer / BB | | 2 | Ascent to 2,600m | Forest Edge Camp | FB | | 3 | Ascent to 3,600m | Kikelewa Cave Camp | FB | | 4 | Ascent to 4,330m | Mawenzi Tarn Camp | FB | | 5 | Ascent to 4,750m | School Camp | FB | | 6 | Summit 5,896m and descend | Horombo Camp | FB | | 7 | Mt. Kilimanjaro foothills | Kibo Hotel/Springlands Hotel | Transfer / BB | | 8 | Depart | The Machame Route Departure: Daily
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Safari Highlights:
Day 1: Transfer to your hotel. Evening briefing and equipment check
Day 2: Drive to the mountain. Trek through banana and coffee farms, before crossing the beautiful rainforest and heathland. 4-5 hours' walking
Day 3: Steep morning climb, with some of the most magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and Kibo Peak. 4-6 hours' walking
Day 4: Trek across the lava ridges of the glacier. 5-7 hours' walking
Day 5: Steep morning climb with superb views of the ice-fields. 6-8 hours' walking
Day 6: Depart during the early hours for Stella Point, before the final trek to Gilman's and Uhuru Peak. 11-15 hours' walking
Day 7: Easy-paced trek down to the gate. 4-6 hours' walking. Transfer to your hotel
Day 8: Morning transfer for your onward arrangements
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| Day | Destination | A | Board | | Price p/p sharing | From US$ 1561 | | | 1 | Arusha | Impala Hotel/Springlands Hotel | Transfer / BB | | 2 | Ascent to 3,000m | Machame Camp | FB | | 3 | Ascent to 3,720m | Shira Cave | FB | | 4 | Ascent to 3,900m | Great Barranco Valley Camp | FB | | 5 | Ascent to 4,600m | Barafu Camp | FB | | 6 | Summit at 5,896m and descend | Mweka Forest Camp | FB | | 7 | Arusha | Impala Hotel/Springlands Hotel | Transfer / BB | | 8 | Depart | The Shira Route Departure: Daily
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Holidays in Africa Highlights:
Day 1: Transfer to your hotel. Evening briefing and equipment check
Day 2: Drive to Londorossi Park Gate. Walk through plantations, farmlands and plains, with the chance to see buffalo, roan and other antelope. 6-8 hours' walking
Day 3: Trek across heathland, moorland and the plateau's rock formations. 4-5 hours' walking
Day 4: Traverse the northern ice-fields on a steady ascent to Moir. 4-8 hours' walking
Day 5: Trek across the lava ridges with views of the towering glacier. 5-7 hours' walking. Itinerary at a glance
Day 6: Steep morning climb on the south-eastern flank of Kibo. 6-8 hours' walking
Day 7: Depart during the early hours for Stella Peak, before the final trek to Gilman's and Uhuru Point. 11-15 hours' walking
Day 8: A gentle descent through lush forest to the base of the park. 4-6 hours' walking. Transfer to your hotel
Day 9: Morning transfer for your onward arrangements
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| Day | Destination | A | Board | | Price p/p sharing | From US$ 1838 | | | 1 | Arusha | Impala Hotel/Springlands Hotel | Transfer / BB | | 2 | Ascent to 3,500m | Shira 1 | FB | | 3 | Ascent to 3,840m | Shira Hut | FB | | 4 | Ascent to 4,200m | Moir Hut | FB | | 5 | Ascent to 3,900m | Great Barranco Valley Camp | FB | | 6 | Ascent to 4,600m | Barafu Camp | FB | | 7 | Summit at 5,896m and descend | Mweka Forest Camp | FB | | 8 | Arusha | Impala Hotel/Springlands Hotel | Transfer / BB | | 9 | Depart | The Lemosho Route Departure: Daily
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Safari Highlights:
Day 1: Transfer to your hotel. Evening briefing and equipment check
Day 2: Drive to Londorossi Park Gate. Walk through plantations, farmlands and plains, with the chance to see buffalo, roan and other antelope. 6-8 hours' walking
Day 3: Trek across heathland, grassy moorland and the plateau's rock formations with acclimatisation walks as well. 4-6 hours' walking
Day 4: Explore volcanic rock formations of Shira Cathedral with great views of Kibo and Mount Meru. 4-8 hours' walking
Day 5: Trek across the lava ridges with incredible views of the towering Heim and Kerstein glaciers. 5-7 hours' walking
Day 6: Steep and adventurous morning trek on the south-eastern flank of Kibo. 6-8 hours' walking
Day 7: Depart during the early hours for Stella Point, before the final trek to Gilman's and Uhuru Peak. 11-15 hours' walking
Day 8: A gentle descent through lush forest to the base of the park. 4-6 hours' walking. Transfer to your hotel
Day 9: Morning transfer for your onward arrangements
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| Day | Destination | A | Board | | Price p/p sharing | From US$ | | | 1 | Arusha | Impala Hotel/Springlands Hotel | Transfer / BB | | 2 | Ascent to 3,500m | Mkubwa Camp | FB | | 3 | Ascent to 3,840m | Shira Plateau | FB | | 4 | Ascent to 4,200m | Shira Camp | FB | | 5 | Ascent to 3,900m | Great Barranco Valley Camp | FB | | 6 | Ascent to 4,600m | Barafu Camp | FB | | 7 | Summit at 5,896m and descend | Rau Camp | FB | | 8 | Arusha | Impala Hotel/Springlands Hotel | Transfer / BB | | 9 | Depart |
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