Kilimanjaro Climb • Marangu Route ~ 9 Day

Kilimanjaro Climb • Signature Lemosho Route ~ 12 Day • ™Tusker Trail

Kilimanjaro Climb | Signature Lemosho Route | ™Tusker Trail 12 Day Premium Tour

Kilimanjaro Climb • Marangu Route ~ 9 Day

By Tusker Trail Kilimanjaro Adventures

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Overview

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For 43 years Tusker Trail set the Kilimanjaro climbing standards others strive to emulate. Born to adventure, Tusker was founded by Eddie Frank 43 years ago. He has led thousands of travellers on awe-inspiring adventures around the world since 1977.

During his 52 Kilimanjaro climbs, he has crafted every facet of our top shelf operation - expert altitude medical training of our guides - custom walk-in tents – Culinary institute of America trained mountain chefs. Tusker’s “adventure cuisine” will fuel your passion on your journey of a lifetime.

Tusker’s 99% summit success rate attests to the care that our guides shower on our climbers.

As socially responsible citizens we provide the highest pay for our crew, pensions & medical benefits for them & their families. We also partner with the local Lions club supporting community development including a school for deaf children

Join us for a truly unique and one-of-a-kind adventure

Activity location

Moshi
- Moshi, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Moshi
- Moshi, Tanzania

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9 Day - Marangu Route

9d
English

Comfortable Lodgings Everyday: In town it's our Preferred Boutique Hotels. On your climb it's XL Custom Walk-In Tents, Cots, Comfy Mattresses & Hot Showers
Overnight Crater Camping: Be part of the very few summit climbers to Camp in the Crater just beneath the peak & explore the crater's surreal Ash Pit.
Tusker has 100% 5-Star Reviews: Since 1977 Tusker Trail has been continually improving and upgrading the services & features of all our climbing routes.
Duration: 9 days: 9-Day Marangu Route
Enjoy meals prepared with local ingredients designed to fuel your body, mind, and soul.
Tusker's Adventure Kitchen: Tusker chefs are Culinary Institute of America trained, Farm-to-Table fresh meals, Endless clean filtered water, Coffee/Tea.
Signature 12 day Lemosho Route: The Lemosho Route approaches from the west, with incredible views and is one of the more spectacular routes up Kilimanjaro
Car & All Terrain Vehicles: Car transport to and from Airport & Hotel Lodging. Climb transport is in All Terrain vehicles to and from your Climb Gate.
Book: The Flora of Kilimanjaro: Signed Copy Included: Founding Guides Amy & Eddie Frank, and Swiss biologist Thomas Rüegg published this comprehensive guide.
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

NZ$9,980.66 x 1 AdultNZ$9,980.66

Total

Until Tue, 11 Mar

What's included, what's not

Service charge
Equipment / Gear Rental

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Day 1 - Welcome to Moshi, It's time to get your bearings | 3,000-ft/914-m

1 stop
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: Check into our delightful family owned hotel to relax & prepare. The warm atmosphere makes you feel right at home.

Mount Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Moshi - After your arrival, you check into our delightful family owned hotel to relax and prep for your climb. The warm atmosphere makes you feel right at home.

Day 2: Day 2 - Moshi - Meet your guides and start orientation | 3,000-ft/914-m

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: All Weather 4 Season Walk-in Tents, Air/Foam Mattresses created for Comfort & Restful Sleep, Bathroom tent, Comfy Chairs

Mount Kilimanjaro

Day 2: Moshi - You spend two nights in Moshi prepping and getting to know your guides. Here we give you a detailed climb orientation and gear check.

Day 3: Day 3 ~ Mandara Hut -- 8,875-ft/2,705-m • 4.3 miles/7 km • 4-5 hours

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: All Weather 4 Season Walk-in Tents, Air/Foam Mattresses created for Comfort & Restful Sleep, Bathroom tent, Comfy Chairs

Mount Kilimanjaro

3h
Admission ticket included

We drive to Marangu park gate, then start to hike for about 4-5 hours through the lush montane forest to Mandara Hut. Look up in the trees for the black and white Colobus monkeys. Mandara consists of a group of mountain huts which you share with other climbers. Meals are prepared by our cooks and served up in a common dining area, where you meet climbers from all parts of the world sharing the excitement of your climb. The huts have running water and toilets.

Day 4: Day 4 ~ Horombo Hut -- 12,340-ft/3,761-m • 7.14 miles/11.5 km

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: All Weather 4 Season Walk-in Tents, Air/Foam Mattresses created for Comfort & Restful Sleep, Bathroom tent, Comfy Chairs

Mount Kilimanjaro

8h
Admission ticket included

We leave the rain forest behind, entering the heath and moorland zone. You get your first view of Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks in the distance, and you see the mountainside gradually opening up. We arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery, while our chefs have prepared dinner.

Day 5: Day 5 ~ Horombo Hut -- 12,340-ft/3,761-m • 7.14 miles/11.5 km

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: All Weather 4 Season Walk-in Tents, Air/Foam Mattresses created for Comfort & Restful Sleep, Bathroom tent, Comfy Chairs

Mount Kilimanjaro

8h
Admission ticket included

We spend 2 nights at Horombo to acclimatise. On our extra day we a take a short acclimatisation hike, returning to Horombo for lunch and a relaxing afternoon before dinner.

Day 6: Day 6 ~ Kibo Hut -- 15,446-ft/4,708-m • 7.5 miles/12 km

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: All Weather 4 Season Walk-in Tents, Air/Foam Mattresses created for Comfort & Restful Sleep, Bathroom tent, Comfy Chairs

Mount Kilimanjaro

7h
Admission ticket included

After breakfast we continue our trek through the Alpine desert habitat. Once across the barren Kibo Saddle, between Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks, we start our climb up to Kibo Hut, on the slopes of Kibo Peak. On a clear day you'll be able to see Gilman's Point on the crater rim, a key landmark on our way to the summit. After arriving at Kibo around mid-afternoon, we relax, then have dinner and prepare for our climb to the summit around midnight.

Day 7: Day 7 ~ Kibo Hut-Summit-Horombo Hut

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: All Weather 4 Season Walk-in Tents, Air/Foam Mattresses created for Comfort & Restful Sleep, Bathroom tent, Comfy Chairs

Mount Kilimanjaro

5h
Admission ticket included

Summit: 19,340-ft/5,895-m • 4.2 miles/6.7 km Horombo Hut: 12,340-ft/3,761-m • 12.7 miles/20.5 km Your guide wakes you up just before midnight with some hot tea and snacks. Then we start the uphill climb. Today's the toughest day, with the most stunning sunrise views of Mawenzi, the Kibo Saddle and the plains below. We slowly wind our way over the rocky outcrops through the scree until we reach the rim of the crater at Gillman's Point. The toughest part of the climb is over, as we only have about 2 hours to the summit - Uhuru Peak - where the view awaiting you is truly exciting. Once there, we celebrate, and head back down towards Horombo for the night.

Day 8: Day 8 ~ Marangu Gate-Moshi

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: All Weather 4 Season Walk-in Tents, Air/Foam Mattresses created for Comfort & Restful Sleep, Bathroom tent, Comfy Chairs

Mount Kilimanjaro

4h
Admission ticket included

Gate: 6,102-ft/1,859-m • 12.3 miles/19.8 km Moshi: 3,000-ft/914-m • 90 minute drive After breakfast we start our hike down past Mandara Hut, then to the national park gate and to our hotel in Moshi. It's a beautiful hike as we pass through the rain forest near Mandara. The Tusker vehicles meet us at the gate and then take us back to our hotel for a well deserved shower and a final climb celebration.

Day 9: Day 9 ~ Wildlife Safari or Fly Home

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Moshi

Depart Tanzania or continue on safari through some of the most spectacular wildlife reserves on the planet. Tusker Trail has specialised in East Africa safaris since running its first safari there in 1983. With our unparalleled experience in the safari world and our long list of friends and contacts in the area, it makes sense to take full advantage of this after your Kilimanjaro climb. Thousands of climbers have embarked on one of our safaris through the spectacular parks of Tanzania after their climbs, and have returned home fulfilled and enriched by the experience.

Location

Activity location

Moshi
- Moshi, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Moshi
- Moshi, Tanzania

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