Mount Kilimanjaro
The Machame Route
The Marangu Route
The Rongai Route
The Shira Route
The Umbwe Route

Northern Circuit
Ngorongoro
Arusha National Park
Mount Meru ( 4566Mt)
Lake Manyara NP
Serengeti National Park
Tarangire National Park

Southern Circuit
Saadani Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve
Mikumi National Park
Udzungwa Mountains NP
Ruaha National Park
Kigoma Town
Gombe National Park
Mahale National Park

Sample Itineraries
Northern Circuit
Southern Circuit

The Marangu Route

DAY 1

Moshi to Marangu Gate 44 Km (28 miles).
Elevation 1800M (5,905 Ft) to Mandara hut 2750M (9,021 ft)

At 8:30 am our representative will pick you from your hotel to Marangu gate where your permit for trekking will be issue. Gate formalities take about 01:15 hrs and then start trekking after introduction to your porters from Chief guide. The route begins at the National Park Marangu Gate at 1800 m. walk through the fascinating rain forest to the Mandara Hut at 2750m

DAY 2

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Mandara hut 2750M (9,021 ft) to Horombo 3780 (12,400 ft)
Km/miles of walking 7km (4.43 Miles)
Time taken 5 to 6 hrs

After breakfast we ascend through rolling alpine meadows containing giant Heather trees. Along this leisurely trail we can enjoy the flora and views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. A packed lunch is served on the way to Horombo Hut (3780m ASL). Finally, dinner and overnight is taken at Horombo Hut.

DAY 3

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Horombo 3780M (12,285 ft) to Kibo 4,700M (15,420 ft)
Km/Miles of walking 12 Km (7.50 miles)
Time taken 5 to 6 Hrs

After a good night's rest we continue past the cactus-like ground cover and the "last water" stream and moves onto the lunar landscape on the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi Kibo Hut at 4700m.

DAY 4

Kibo Hut to the Summit and the down to Horombo hut.
Kibo 4,700M (15,420 ft) to Summit 5,895M (19,340 ft) back to Horombo 3780 (12,285 ft)
Km/miles of walking 10 km (6 miles)
Time taken 14 to 16 hrs

The start for the summit is made in the early hours of the morning in order to reach Gillman Points - (5680 m) before dawn. From Gillman point one can witness the most spectacular and unforgettable sunrise. One hours walk away is the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak at 5895m. The descent is less tiring and the night is spent at Horombo Hut.

DAY 5

Horombo to Marangu gate
Horombo hut 3780M (12,285 ft) to Marangu gate 1800M (5,850 ft)
Km/miles of walking 4 km (2.5 miles) Ascend and 14 Km descend (8.75 miles)
Time taken 5 to 7 Hrs

Another half day's leisurely walk and one is back at the Park entrance again where you will meet with our gate representative and drive you back to your hotel for rest to get read for the next day program.