CLIMBING MOUNT KILIMANJARO IN TANZANIA

THE MARANGU ROUTE:
This is the most easiest and popular route up Kilimanjaro and used by most trekking groups. A trek on this route usually takes five days (four nights) for the round trip. Most trekkers only go as far as Gillman's Point, on the crater rim at 5685m, as from here to the summit at Uhuru Peak and back requires another four hours of walking.
Marangu Route - 6Nights/7Days
Day 01: Nairobi - Arusha:
Today on arrival at Nairobi (early morning flight) or from your Nairobi hotel you will board the early morning shuttle bus to Arusha and be driven southwards to Namanga border of Kenya and Tanzania for immigration formalities and later proceed to Arusha where we will have our Lunch break before rejoining the bus to proceeding to Moshi for our full briefing and kit inspection before spending our night at
Hotel in Moshi.
Day 02: Marangu - Mandara Hut
After our morning breakfast we meet our guide and porters and from there we proceed to Marangu gate (1980m) the track passes through the forest which gives people an opportunity to observe the wildlife and enjoy the forest. Mandara Hut (2700m/9000ft) has a group of bunkhouses, in goods conditions, with bed capacity of 80 people, toilets and a clean water supply. From here we can visit the nearby Maundi Crater 2hrs walk and a small mound rising out of the trees to the north. Views from the top, over the forest up to the main peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi, provide plenty of inspiration for the trek to come. Meals and Overnight will be served at Mandara Hut.
Day 03: Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut
From Mandara Hut there are two paths running roughly parallel through the forest and then a narrow band of heather before meeting near the start of the moorland and to the right are the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, looking higher than Kibo from this angle, although undulating and steep in places, is easy to follow all the way up to Horombo Hut (3700m/12000ft). Meals and Overnight will be served at Horombo Hut.
Day 04: Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut
From here we continue gradually gaining height, past the Last Water point which is the highest running water on this route and cross the flat plain between Kibo and Mawenzi until we meet Jiwe La Ukoyo (meaning "pointed Rocks") at 4394m. From here Kibo Hut will take us another one and half hour which is at 4700m. Meals and Overnight will be served at Kibo Hut.
Day 05: Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut
After our third night at Kibo hut we usually start walking very early in the morning in order for us to see the sunrise from the crater rim, and give us a chance of avoiding the mist. Also, the scree slope up to Gillman's Point, and the snow on the path to Uhuru Peak, will still be frozen, which will make the walking safer and less strenuous. Sunrises at a round 6am and we should allow ourselves 5 to 6 hrs from Kibo Hut to Gillman's Point (5680m), plus another 2hrs to reach Uhuru peak (5896m). From Uhuru or Gillman's Point we descend on the same route and it will take us one to 2hrs-3hrs to Horombo Hut. Meals and Overnight will be served at Horombo Hut.
Day 06: Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate
On this last day we retrace our step and down on the path to park gate. Meals and Overnight will be served at your Moshi Hotel for celebrations.
Day 07: Arusha - Nairobi.
After our morning leisurely breakfast we board a shuttle bus and head back to Nairobi arriving at late afternoon. (Optional after this climbing is Kenya Safari or Airport transfer

Climbing mount kilimanjaro MACHAME ROUTE 8 Days / 7Nights.
Day 01
Board a shuttle bus from Nairobi at 0800 hrs and proceed to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400 hrs arriving at 1530 hrs. Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Moshi
Day 02
 Transfer from your hotel to Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Machame. From here, trek through the lush forest to Machame hut (10,000ft), dinner & overnight at the hut.
Day 03
leave the forest. The path follows a steep ridge passing through open moorland crossing a large gorge to Shira hut (12,000ft), dinner & overnight at the hut.
Day04.
Turn eastwards and continue ascending through the dry landscape to Barranco hut (13,000ft), dinner & overnight at the hut.
Day05.
The steep path climbs out of the Barranco valley and crosses the Karanga valley, then turns North to Barafu hut (15,000ft), dinner & overnight at the hut.
Day 06
An early start to reach Stella point in time before sunrise, then to Uhuru peak (19,340ft), the highest point in Africa. After lunch, descend to Gilmans point and down to Horombo hut for dinner 
and overnight at the hut.
Day 07
Descend passing Mandara hut down to the park gate where you will be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi. All meals & overnight at the hotel
Day 08
after breakfast, depart to your next destination

Climbing mount kilimanjaro Umbwe Route 7Days/6Nights
Umbwe route is the hardest but most magnificent and shortes way to reach Uhuru Peak. A Less-frequented route, which is very steep and suitable only for experienced trekker’s Additional days, can be added to our programme to discover or lighten up along the route or camp in the Karanga valley.

DAY 01: Nairobi - Moshi
Board Riverside shuttle bus or Davanu shuttle bus from Nairobi airport or city centre at 0800 hrs and proceed to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanajaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi)

Day 02: Moshi - Forest Caves
After breakfast drive to Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Umbwe for starting the climb. From here hike within the forest through a narrow ridge between Umbwe and Lonzo rivers reachin Bivouac No. 1 (known as Forest Caves at 2850m - Camp and overnight.

Day 3 : Forest Caves - Barranco Hut
The Path continues follwoing the ridge, then leaving the forest through open moorlands to reach Barranco Hut at 395m. Camp and overnight

Day 4 : Barranco Hut - Barafu Hut
This day stars off with a steep climb out of Barranco valley crossing Karanga Valley and finally reaching Barafu Hut at 4600m. Camp overnight

Day 5: Barafu Hut - Mweka Camp
Early morning start to reach the crater rim at Stella point, continuing to Uhuru Peak at 589m. Decend to Mweka Camp

Day 6: Mweka Camp - Moshi
the day is spent in descending down to the park Gates - Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Moshi - Nairobi
Board shuttle bus to Nairobi or start a Tanzania safari

INCLUSIVES
- Shuttle transfer from Nairobi - Moshi - Nairobi
- Two nights at Hotel in Moshi
- Two Airport transfers in Nairobi to/from
- 2 Transfers to/from Moshi to the park gate
- 3 meals per day while trekking
- Accommodation in huts while trekking
- All government park fees
- English speaking mountain guides
- 2 Porters per client
- A surprise token at end of your hiking
- Complimentary mineral water while hiking
Not inclusive:
personal Insurance Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers
Equipment check list

• Headlamp
• Walking pole(s)
• Sleeping Bag,
• Gaiters: To keep mud, rocks, and snow out of your boots.
• Water purification: This is essential as water for drinking is taken directly from mountain streams.
• Hiking Boots: This is the most important item on the list. You'll need a comfortable/waterproof pair of hiking boots which offer plenty of support. Make sure they are broken in before you get to Kilimanjaro/Mt. Kenya!

Other Check list (limit yourself)

• 1 set of thermal underwear (top & bottom)
• 1 sleeping bag (rating 0 C or four seasons)
• 1 warm jersey/sweater (wool)
• 1 sleeping pad/mat
• 1 pair of track suit top & bottom
• 1 light towel
• 1 polar fleece/down vest
• 1 pair of light loose fitting cotton trousers
• 1 waterproof jacket (with a hood) & pants
• 1 to 2 long sleeves shirts (cotton/wool)
• 4 pairs of thermal hiking socks
• 2 to 3 T-shirts/shirts
• 2 pairs of thermal socks liner
• 2 to 3 pairs of shorts (with pockets)
• 1 pair of hiking boots
• 1 wide brimmed hat / baseball cap
• 1 pair of sneakers/trainers/takkies
• 1 pair of warm heavy weight gloves/mittens
• 1 pair of gaiters
• 1 pair of light weight gloves (inner gloves)
• 1 bandana
• 1 pair of sunglasses/mountaineering glasses
• 1 balaclava
• 1 wool hat
• 1 warm scarf

NB: Make sure that your boots are water proof