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DAY 0: Arrival in Arusha

You will be picked up from the airport by Kibokoland Adventures' driver and be transferred to the hotel where you will spend the night.

DAY 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Elevation: 1,980m - 2,700m

Distance: 12 km

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

We drive to Marangu gate where you will complete the registration procedures and all necessary formalities at the gate. We then start the climb through tropical rain forest. After the hike we reach the first camp, Mandara.

DAY 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 2700m - 3,720m

Distance: 15 km

Time: 4-6 hours

We climb in the morning through the rain forest, but the path soon opens out into moorland and, in clear weather, you can see great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. We arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon.

DAY 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Elevation: 3,720m - 4,700m

Distance: 15 km

Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

we climb gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo.These 6-7 hours of walking will be taken at a slow pace until we reach Kibo Hut (4,700m). We wake up around 12:00 am for summit preparation. We will have a hot meal to warm ourselves up then start the hike.

DAY 4: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 4,700m - 5895m - 3,720m

Distance: 6km ascend, 21 km descend

Hiking Time: 13-15 hours

wake up in the midnight to have a hot cup of coffee to warm our bodies and prepare for the summit. We begin with a steep climb over loose volcanic scree and some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685m. We will rest to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. From here we then continue slowly to Uhuru peak 5,895m.

We then descend until Horombo Hut to spend the night. 5,895m, the highest point in Africa. After some minutes at the peak the descent to Kibo Hut is amazingly fast.

DAY 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Elevation: 3720m - 1980m

Distance: 27 km

Time: 6-7hours

We descend past Mandara hut to Marangu National Park Gate, we will receive our summit certificates. From here you will be transferred to your hotel in Arusha.

DAY 6: Departure

Today we drive you to the airport where we will wave you goodbye.

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Included

2 nights accommodation
Bottled water
Breakfast
Driver/guide
Local guide
Hotel pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip private transfer
Transport by private vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Tips and gratuities
Expenses of Personal nature like Telephones, laundry, beverages etc.
Meals and drinks at the hotel (Lunch & Dinner)
Town tours and private excursions
Hiring hiking gears
Flight tickets and purchase of souvenir
Airport/Departure Tax
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks, other than the "value added offers" specified in your guidebook
Food and drinks, unless specified
DVD (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
The prices on this tour are based on a standard package with a standard accommodation. The package standard can be upgraded with additional payment.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Features

Tourism

65%

Cultural

45%

Sport

40%

Aquatic

40%

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