6 days tour

Kilimanjaro Short 4 Day Hike, 6 Day Tour

This tour includes:

Guide

Registered and Experienced Kilimanjaro Mountain Guide 1- 2 porters per climber (who can carry up to 15 kg of personal baggage) Cook

Meals

Breakfast while at the hotel All meals while on the mountain We can cater to all dietary requirements. 5 Breakfasts 5 Lunches 3 Dinners

Others

All Kilimanjaro park entry fees All porter, guide and cook fees Kilimanjaro emergency rescue fees Kilimanjaro Park permit for 4 days Hut Fees Eating utensils

Accommodation

1 Nights accommodation prior to the climb (including breakfast; sharing a twin room) We use three star backpacker type accommodation pre and post climb in Moshi. 1 Nights accommodation after the climb (including breakfast; sharing a twin room) We use three star backpacker type accommodation pre and post climb in Moshi. 3 Nights dormitoWe use three star backpacker type accommodation pre and post climb. On the mountain accommodation is in shared huts. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. The huts provides comfortable communal sleeping, equipped with solar lighting. There are also cold showers and flushing toilets at Mandara hut and Horombo hut. Kibo has long drop toilets.ry style huts

Not included:

Others

Single Supplements Mandatory travel and medical insurance (approximately R350 per person) Tips, baggage and porterage (approx $250 per climber) Laundry Bottled water Meals other than those indicated Visaโ€™s and vaccinations where applicable International flights Costs for giving up the expedition (no refunds applicable) Costs incurred for returning to the hotel earlier than expected (From $70 per night)

Flights

You arrival and departure flight can be at any time on the first day and likewise on the last day. We recommmend arriving early in Day 1 if you can. Note that if you flights is late out on the last day that check out is 10h00 so you will need to wait around the hotel.

Insurance

Insurance is mandatory on our climbs. We are not insurance brokers but suggest two options here depending on your country of origin. https://www.nomadicadventures.co.za/Insurance.html

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Itinerary of your trip Kilimanjaro Short 4 Day Hike, 6 Day Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport

      Arrive Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to the hotel in Moshi Your guide will meet you at the hotel in the late afternoon for a trek briefing.  Prepare your bags for the following date, buy bottled water etc.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Marangu Gate (1850M/6000 Ft) - Mandara Hut (2700M/9,000 Ft)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Marangu Gate (1850M/6000 Ft) - Mandara Hut (2700M/9,000 Ft)

      Elevation: 1,860m to 2,700m  Distance: 8 km/5 miles  Hiking Time: 4-5 hours  Habitat: Rain Forest  After leaving  extra bags at the hotel, you will drive from Moshi town at about 0830hrs for Marangu Gate. Here a few formalities like paperwork will be completed and then you will start the hike into an incredible forest, with its thick moss, lichens and endless display of abundant plant life. The route will take you through the rainforest to Mandara Hut (9000 ft). Here we will stop for the night in the mountain huts. 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Mandara Hut (2700M/9,000 Ft) - Horombo Huts (3700M/12,000 Ft)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Mandara Hut (2700M/9,000 Ft) - Horombo Huts (3700M/12,000 Ft)

      Elevation: 2,700m to 3,700m Distance: 12 km/7 miles  Hiking Time: 6-8 hours  Habitat: Heath Zone  Today we trek towards Horombo Huts at 12000ft on a route that will take about 5-6 hours. The climb will take us through the lower heathland with small shrubs being the main vegetation. At our lunch stop about half way up, we will get stunning view across to Mawenzi. We will arrive at Horombo Hut around 15h00 with Kibo summit already in view. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 65

minors between the ages of 15 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) at all times.

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