TANZANIA MT. KILIMANJARO CLIMBING 

ESKCS 001[6 Nights/7 Days]
Mt. Kilimanjaro/Marangu Route

Day 1. Arusha
Depart Arusha and transfer to Capricon Hotel based at the foot of the mountain. Breakfast and overnight at Capricon Hotel.

Day 2.
Morning walk through the Kilimanjaro forest arriving 2,700 metres above sea level. All meals and overnight at Mandara Hut. .

Day 3.
You start your trekking early in the morning up to Horombo Hut. Dinner and overnight 3,720 metres above sea level.

Day 4.
The whole trekking will take you up to Kibo Hut. Dinner and overnight 5,680 metres above sea level.

Day 5.
For fit climbers, this day will be the final ascend to the summit before dawn, Uhuru Peak 5,895 metres above sea level. The night will be spent at Horombo Hut.

Day 6.
Morning descend to Capricon Hotel and afternoon at leisure. Breakfast and overnight at Capricon Hotel.

Day 7.
Depart for your outward bound flight.

Guaranteed Departures With Two People

ESKCS 002[7 Nights/8Days]
Mt. Kilimanjaro/Machane Route

Day 1. Moshi.
Depart Arusha for Moshi . Breakfast and overnight at a Moshi Hotel.

Day 2. Machame Hut.
Drive to Machame village , The climb starts at the end of the tarmac road. Walk through farms then forest to the Machame Hut[3000m, 6hours].

Day 3. Shira Hut.
Continue along the steep rocky ridge going and through heather. The route turns west into a river gorge, reaching Shira Hut (3800m,5hours).

Day 4. Baranco Hut.
Continue east towards the lava tower thereafter descending to Baranco Hut.[3940m, 4hours].

Day 5. Barafu Hut.
A short scramble to the top of the great Baranco and then a traverse overscree and ridge to the Karanga Valley 4000m,3 hours.. Beneath the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten and Decken glaciers, After climbing out the Karanga Valley the trail ascends a ridge to the Barafu Hut. A bleak location with little vegetation at 4600m, 3hours walking.

Day 6. Barafu Hut.
An early start for the ascent to the rim of the Kibo Crater between the Rebbmann and Ratzel Glaciers 4hours. The last section before the rim can sometimes be snow-covered and an ice axe or ski-stick is useful for balance. From here a further hour leads to Uhuru Peak, from where there are often fine views of Mt. Meru to the west and the jagged peak of Mawenzi to the east. Descend to the Barafu Hut in the giant heather zone on the forest edge, those with energy on the summit may wish to descend to the Reutsh Crater and visit the dramatic ice pinnacles of the eastern ice fields.

Day 7. Descending.
A three to four hour descend through the beautiful forest taking you to the park gate where transport awaits to the Hotel for overnight on bed and breakfast.

Day 8. Arusha.
Depart after breakfast  for transfer to your outbound flight.

Guaranteed Departures With Two People

Prices are based on seasons as outlined below:-

High Season-16th December to 31st March and 1st July to 15th December

Low Season-1st April to 30th June

Our Prices Includes

• Airport transfers

• Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary

• Transportation in minivan or 4x4 cruiser

• Services of an English or multilingual speaking driver-guide where applicable

• Game drives and park fees as per the itinerary

• Bottled mineral water during game drives

• Membership of flying doctors evacuation services for duration of the safari

• One Essands Safaris branded polo t-shirt

Our Price Does Not Include

• All items of personal nature e.g. bills etc

• Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodge, camp staff and driver-guide

• Alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks

• Any local or international departure taxes

• Laundry services

• Holiday supplements during Easter, Christmas and New year

• Any other items not in the program