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DESTINATIONS > TANZANIA > KILIMANJARO TREKKING TOURS

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and is just 3° below the Equator, and its two peaks, Kibo (5,895 m) and Mawenzi, (5,149m) are permanently snow capped. Its breath taking beauty has to be seen and experienced by one personally.

There are several ways to reach the top:

MARANGU ROUTE

PRICE PER PERSON : FROM USD 1195 ONWARDS

EXTRA DAY USD 264

SRS PER NIGHT AT AMEG USD 50

Marangu route is the most popular route and is also known as the Coco-Cola route. It takes 5 days to complete, and climbers stay in huts with beds. This is the only route where you sleep in huts — on all other routes you sleep in tents.

ITINERARY

Day 1        You arrive at AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro for dinner and overnight stay

Day 2        Breakfast

Transfer from the Lodge to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Marangu

From here you trek through the lush forest to Mandara Hut (2,750 m).

Stay overnight at Mandara Hut

Day 3        Leaving the forest, you trek along a good path through open grassy moorlands to reach Horombo Hut (3,700 m)

Stay overnight at Horombo Hut

Day 4        Continue ascending past the “Last Water” point to reach the Saddle, a dry area between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi (4,700 m)

Stay overnight at Kibo Hut

Day 5        An early start for the stiff walk up steep and heavy scree to reach Gillman’s Point (5m681 m) in time for sunrise. From here it is possible to continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point Africa.

Afterwards descend to Horombo Hut.

Stay overnight at Horombo Hut

Day 6        Descend to the park gate. You are transferred back to AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro for your dinner and overnight stay

Day 7        Breakfast in hotel

End of your tour

NB – Extra day to acclimatise at Horombo Hut on Day 4

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 MACHAME ROUTE

 PRICE PER PERSON : FROM USD 1413 ONWARDS

EXTRA DAY USD 264

SRS PER NIGHT AT AMEG USD 50

 The second most popular is the Machame Route, also called the Whiskey Route. This route is 6 days with longer hiking distances than the Marangu Route. There are no sleeping huts, so climbers sleep in tents. This route is more beautiful, and a higher percentage of climbers reach the summit.

Day 1        You arrive at AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro for dinner and overnight stay

Day 2        Breakfast

Transfer from the Lodge to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame.

From here you trek through the lush forest to Machame Hut (3,000 m).

Stay overnight at Machame Camp

Day 3        Leaving the forest, the path follows a steep ridge passing through heather and open moorlands and crossing a large gorge to reach Shira Hut (3,800m).

Overnight stay at Shira Camp

Day 4        You turn eastwards and continue ascending through the dry landscape before dropping again to reach Barranco (3,900 m).

Stay overnight at Barranco Camp

Day 5        The path climbs steeply out of Barranco Valley, crosses the Karanga Valley and turns north to reach Barafu Hut (4,600 m)

Stay overnight Barafu Camp

Day 6        A long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at Stella Point in time for sunrise. Then continue on to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. Descend to Barafu and down on to Mweka (3,000 m)

Overnight stay at Mweka Camp

Day 7        Descend to the park gate. You are transferred back to AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro for your dinner and overnight stay

Day 8        Breakfast in hotel

End of your tour

NB – Extra day to acclimatise at Karanga Valley – 3950m on Day 5

SHIRA ROUTE

PRICE PER PERSON : FROM USD 1495 ONWARDS

EXTRA DAY USD 264

SRS PER NIGHT AT AMEG USD 50

This route should only be attempted by those who are already acclimatized, or incredibly fit. Climbers using Shira Plateau route often report sightings of elephants, buffalos and other large game. This route is not recommended by first-time visitors to the mountain

Day 1        You arrive at AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro for dinner and overnight stay

Day 2        Breakfast

Transfer from the Lodge to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Londorossi for the first section of the      climb to reach forest campsite close to gate at 9000ft / 2750 m taking 4-5 hours. Overnight Forest

Camp

Day 3        From here you pass through forest and then across the grassy moorland of the Shira Plateau to reach

Shira Campsite at 12500ft / 3,800 m taking 5-6 hours. Overnight at Shira Campsite

Day 4        Leaving the forest, the path continues to follow the ridge, passing through heather and open moorlands to reach Barranco Campsite at 13000ft / 3,900m taking 5-7 hours. Overnight Barranco Camp.

Day 5        The path climbs steeply out of Barranco Valley, crosses the Karanga Valley and turns north to reach Barafu Campsite at 15500ft / 4,600m. Overnight Barafu Camp.

Day 6        A long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at Stella Point in time for sunrise. Then continue on to Uhuru Peak 19340ft / 5,895m, the highest point in Africa. Descend to Mweka Camp 10000ft / 3,000 m for overnight stay taking 6-8 hours ascent and 5-7 hours descent. Overnight at Mweka Camp.

Day 7        Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College taking 3-4. You are transferred back to AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro for your dinner and overnight stay

Day 8        Breakfast in hotel

End of your tour

NB – Extra day to acclimatise at Karanga Valley – 3950m on Day 5

RONGAL ROUTE

 PRICE PER PERSON : FROM USD 1250 ONWARDS

EXTRA DAY USD 264

SRS PER NIGHT AT AMEG USD 50

Begins on the northern side of the mountain and is the least traveled route. It is a long drive to the starting point but you are rewarded by fantastic views and the likelihood that you will be the only climbers around. If you take this route up the mountain you are obliged to descend via the Marangu Route that is the most popular and well-used route.

Day 1

You arrive at AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro for dinner and overnight stay

Day 2

After Breakfast, Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Rongai. The climb begins from the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (1,950 m.) on a small path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, including the beautiful Kilimanjaro Colobus monkey. These monkeys are black with a long ‘cape’ of white hair and a flowing white tail. The forest begins to thin out and the

first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone (2,600 m.) with extensive views over the Kenyan plains of Tsavo and Amboseli. (3-4 hours walking) Overnight at Camp 1^st Cave – Moorland Camp.

Day 3

The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the ‘Second Cave’ (3,450 m.) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern icefields on the crater rim. After lunch, you leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Passing the 2^nd Cave you reach the 3^rd Cave at 3,800m for overnight camp taking 3-4 hours.  Overnight at Camp 3^rd Cave – Kilelewa Caves

Day 4

You cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach School campsite (4,750m.) at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night! (4-5 hours walking).  Overnight at Kibo camp

Day 5

You will start the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding, part of the climb by torchlight around 1 a.m. You walk very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (5,685 m.) You will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (5,896m.), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo (4,700 m.) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshment, you will continue the descent to reach the final campsite at Horombo (3,720 m.). (11-15 hours walking). Overnight at Horombo camp

Day 6

A steady down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2,700m.), the first stopping place at the Marangu Route.  Continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1,830 m.). (5-7 hours walking). You are transferred back to AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro for your dinner and overnight stay

Day 7        Breakfast in hotel

End of your tour

NB – Extra day to acclimatise at Mawenzi Hut on Day 4

UMBWE ROUTE

PRICE PER PERSON : FROM USD 1463 ONWARDS

EXTRA DAY USD 264

SRS PER NIGHT AT AMEG USD 50

Starting on the southern side of the mountain at Umbwe gate this is a fairly steep route and is recommended for the very fit or practiced trekker. Approach to the summit is via Barafu and Stella Point with descent being via Mweka.

Day 1

You arrive at AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro for dinner and overnight stay

Day 2

Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Umbwe for the first section of the climb through the forest along a narrow ridge between Lonzo and Umbwe rivers to reach Bivouac No 1 at 2800m taking 4-5 hours.

Overnight Bivouac No 1 camp

Day 3

Leaving the forest the path continues to follow the ridge, passing through heather and open moorland to reach Barranco campsite at 3900m taking 3-4 hours.

Overnight at Barranco camp

Day 4

Instead of travelling direct to Barafu, you split the climb to overnight at the Karranga Valley (3950m), taking 3 hours. The Karranga valley is a little deeper than those you have crossed during today’s climb, but smaller than the Barranco valley.  Stay overnight at Karanga Valley Camp.

Day 5

The path climbs steeply out of Barranco Valley, crosses Karanga Valley and turns north to reach Barafu campsite at 4600m taking 7-8 hours.

Overnight Barafu Camp

Day 6

A long day and an early start to reach Stella Point in time for sunrise. Continue on to Uhuru Peak the   highest      point in Africa at 5895m. Descend to Mweka campsite at 3000m for overnight camp taking 6-8 hour’s ascent and 5-7 hours descent.

Overnight Mweka Camp

Day 7

Descend through the forest to the park gate taking 3-4 hours to be met and transferred to AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro for your dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8

Breakfast in hotel. End of your tour.

NB – Extra day to acclimatise at Karanga Valley – 3950m on Day 5

LEMOSHO ROUTE

 PRICE PER PERSON : FROM USD 1969 ONWARDS

EXTRA DAY USD 264

SRS PER NIGHT AT AMEG USD 50

Lemosho Route is the longest of the standard routes and is without doubt the most beautiful. Expect some of the most extraordinary scenery anywhere in Africa, with well preserved forests, sweeping moorland, heather forests and high desert. Lemosho Route also offers easy walking days and plenty of opportunity for altitude adjustment…
The route approaches the summit from the west via the Londorossi Gate and one of the most remote quarters of the region. The trailhead is little more difficult to reach, so Lemosho can sometimes be a more expensive options

Day 1:- You arrive at AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro for dinner and overnight

Day 2: – Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkumbwa (2,650 m/8,692 ft)
Hike time: 3hrs
Elevation Change: + 650 M/+2,132
Estimation distance: 10 km
Final Elevation: 2,650 m/8,694 ft
After a 1 1/2 hour drive from Moshi check in is at the Londorossi Gate. Day 1 is fairly easy with a 3/4 hour climb to Miti Mkubwa Camp.

Day 3: – Mti Mkubwa (2,650 m/8,692 ft) to Shira One Camp (3,609 m/11,841 ft.)
Hike time: 5 – 6 hrs
Elevation change: + 950 M/+3116
Estimation distance: 12 km
Final Elevation: 3609 m/11,841 ft
A few hours walk will see the end of the forest and the beginning of a climb through heather forest to the edge of the Shira Caldera. Destination is the scenic Shira One Camp

Day 4: – Shira One Camp (3,609 m/11,841 ft.) to Shira Two Camp (3,849 m/12,628 ft.)
Hike time: 5 – 6 hrs
Elevation change: + 240 M/+787 ft
Elevation distance: 5 km
Final elevation: 3849 m/12,628 ft.
Today is spent on a gentle hike across the Shira Plateau with possible side trips to Shira Cathedral. Camp is at the first high camp of Shira Two.

Day 5: – Shira Two Camp (3,849 m/12,628 ft.) to Barranco Camp (3,948 m/12,956 ft.)
Hike time: 5 hrs
Elevation change: +100 M/+328 ft
Estimated distance: 6 km
Final elevation: 3948 m/12,956 ft.
The real work of climbing Kilimanjaro begins here. Today the main feature is a slow climb to Lava Camp followed by a descent to the beautiful Barranco Camp. This is the Climb-High-Sleep-Low principal of altitude adjustment.

Day: 6 – Barranco Hut (3,900 m/12,800 ft) to Karanga Valley (3,963 m/13,000 ft)
Hike time: 3.5 hrs
Elevation change: +100 m/+328 ft
Estimated distance: 4km/2.5 miles
Final elevation: 3,963 m/13,000 ft
After a climb of the Great Barranco Wall we continue around the southern ciruit train until we reach another sceneic location of Karanga Camp.

Day 7: – Karanga Valley (3,963 m/13,000 ft) to Barafu Camp (4,600 m/15,091 ft)
Hike time: 3.5 hrs
Elevation change: +600 m/+1,968 ft
Estimated distance: 4km/2.5 miles
Final elevation: 4,600 m/15,091 ft
The trail from Karanga to Barafu reaches the bleak high desert of Kilimanjaro. Barafu Camp is a basic camp geared towards the business of reaching the summit.

Day 8: – Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,091 ft) to The Summit (5,896 m/19,343 ft) and then to Mweka Camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft)
Summit time: 7 hrs
Elevation change: +1,300 m/+4,265 ft
Estimated distance: 5km/3.2 miles
Final elevation: 5,896 m/19,343 ft
Descent time: 5 hrs
Elevation change: -2,800 m/-9,186 ft
Estimated distance: 12km/7.5 miles
Final elevation: 3,100 m, 10,170 ft
This is a midnight ‘Alpine Summit’ to make sure we reach the summit by dawn, in time to return to Mweka Camp for the sake of improved

Day 9: – Mweka Camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft) to Mweka Gate (1,828 m/6,000 ft)
Descent time: 4 hrs
Elevation change: -1,250 m/-4,101 ft
Estimated distance: 10km/6.21
Final elevation: 1,828 m/6,000 ft
Today is a short walk towards Mweka Gate and pickup. It is a short day with arrival at the Gate at about 12:00 noon. Checkout and return to Moshi. Dinner and overnight AMEG LODGE KILIMANJARO

Day 10:- Breakfast in hotel

End of your tour

 

 

INCLUSIONS:

• Half Board sharing a room at AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro

• All park fees
• National Park approved guides and porters
• Accommodation on the mountain (Three-man mountain tents used for two people only on all routes except for Marangu Route as accommodation is in huts.) Stools, a mess tent and hot water for washing are provided on the mountain.
• Meals on the mountain
• Transport AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro – various Gates – AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro

 

EXCLUSIONS:

• Flights
• Tips to driver, porters and guide
• Visas
• Insurance
• Items of personal nature
• Transfers from JRO to Ameg Lodge  or vice versa – arranged on request