Marangu Gate, Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut, Arusha Town
Normally March, April and May are the months with long rains and should be avoided.
November is usually short rains but it does not often rain on all the days so Climbing is possible.
The best Months for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro are January, February and also August and September.
July can be colder and November to December can be wet.
January to February is the warmest months, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning.
Our trips are for active, flexible-minded people who enjoy the unusual and the adventure.
For trips that have an emphasis on mountain climbing and wildlife safari, you need to remember that even the easiest trekking or walking safari involves some exertion, so you should be reasonably fit and sure that you will enjoy the activity.
On arrival you are met by our guide, and you are transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Arusha or Moshi (HB)
Elevation (m) – 1200 to 1800 to 2700
Distance – About 9kms
Hiking Time – About 5 to 6hrs
Habitat – Rain Forest
After breakfast, you are driven to Marangu Gate which takes about 2hrs from Arusha.
After finishing the formalities at the park gate, we start our journey through fascinating tropical rain forest. We reach Mandara which is the first hut. Rest, dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut.
Elevation (m) – 2700 to 3720
Distance – About 12kms
Hiking Time – About 6 to 7hrs
Habitat – Moorland
Today the first part of the walk is a steep ascent through the forest which opens out to Moorland Habitat where in clear weather you can view Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks.
After arriving at Horrombo during midafternoon, you relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp.
Dinner and overnight at Horrombo Hut.
Successful climbers will receive their certificates and after that you shall be transferred to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
After breakfast, day at leisure. You check out by 1100hrs and depending on your flight time, you shall then be transferred to the airport for your flight back home with wonderful memories.