Tour Details

• Elevation: 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest

We depart Moshi or Arusha for Momella Gate in Arusha National Park for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins in open grassland with an armed ranger as the possibility of seeing wildlife – giraffe, zebras, antelope, elephant and buffalo – is high. We climb steadily through the rain forest until the reach Miriakamba Huts, situated in a grassy glade.

• Elevation: 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft
• Distance: 8 km
• Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
• Habitat: Heath

We continue climbing through the rain forest until we enter the heath zone accompanied by giant heather and other moorland vegetation. Along the ridge of the saddle, we have views of Mount Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. After arriving at Saddle Huts, there is an option to hike to the top of Little Mount Meru for superb views and to further aid acclimatization.

• Elevation: 11,712 ft to 14,977 ft
• Distance: 16 km
• Hiking Time: 9 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our climb to the summit. The trail is steep to Rhino Point and then Cobra Point. The path continues along the ridge of ash and rock to the summit - Socialist Peak. Here we enjoy magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and the sunrise before returning to Miriakamba Huts.

• Elevation: 11,712 ft to 4,921 ft
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 2-4 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest

On our last day, we descend quickly through the tropical rainforest to Momella Gate. At the base of the mountain, our vehicle will meet us and drive us back to the hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

Included

• Oxygen Cylinder
• Medically qualified guides
• Twice a day medical health checkup, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope.
• Midrange accommodations before & after the climb, bed & breakfast basis, double occupancy (Key's Hotel
• Panama Lodge, Lindini Lodge).
• Orientation meeting in Moshi and gear check as well.
• Pick up and drop off to the Airport (Private transfers)
• Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees.
• Government tax (18% VAT ON TOUR FEE AND SERVICE).
• Mountain climbing certificate
• Team Kilimanjaro rescue fees.
• Fair Wages for the mountain crew as approved by Kilimanjaro national park Authority, and Kilimanjaro Association of Tour operator (KIATO)
• 3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs/ 13.6 Kgs. of your personal gear.
• 4-season mountain tents, double occupancy.
• Mess tent, tables, chairs, double layer sleeping bag -250 C, 3 inches thick mattress and trekking poles.
• All meals while on the climb + evening tea with popcorn or peanuts.
• As much treated water you can drink while climbing.
• Hot water for washing up daily.

Exclude

• Airfares and taxes.
• Tip to your guides, porters and cook.
• Lunch, dinner and drinks at hotel.
• Health requirements (Yellow Fever – compulsory depending on how you travel to Tanzania, Meningitis & Hepatitis A optional but recommended).
• Personal travel insurance.
• Laundry (available at the hotel).
• Items of a personal nature.
• Optional travel insurance.
• Personal hiking/trekking gear- Some gears available for rent.
• Snacks and personal medicine.
• Fast flight from the mountain to Moshi/ Airport price per trip $ 3000 and maximum 2 Pax. Pickup points Kosovo High Camp, Barafu Camp, Kibo Hut and Horombo Hut.
• Camping at Kosovo High Camp above Barafu Camp $ 150 per person and Crater Camping $ 200 per person.