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Mount Kilimanjaro Tipping Guidelines | Kilipeak Adventure

Mount Kilimanjaro Tipping Guidelines | Kilipeak Adventure

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Mount Kilimanjaro Tipping Guidelines | Kilipeak Adventure

What is Kilimanjaro tipping?

Tipping on Kilimanjaro is customary, but NOT obligatory. It is a small gesture showing your regard and gratitude for the hard work put up by the mountain crew including the tour guide, porters, etc. in making your Climbing of Mount Kilimanjaro a definitive success.

The Kilimanjaro tipping ceremony

The Kilimanjaro tipping ceremony is an important and fun custom that happens on the last night on the mountain. Amidst song and dance, climbers give their mountain crew tips and these are an important source of supplementary income. Your mountain crew is the team that accompanies you throughout your Kilimanjaro climb; it consists of a lead guide, assistant guides, a cook, and porters.

How big is a Kilimanjaro mountain crew?

The size of your Kilimanjaro crew depends on how many climbers are in your group. The more people in a group, the more porters and guides that are required. Kilimanjaro climbing groups generally vary from two to 18 people. Although also solo travelers book for a special occasion

Tipping on Kilimanjaro – the breakdown looks like this.
1 climber1 guide / 4-5 porters / 1 cook
2 climbers1 guide / 8-9 porters / 1 cook / 1 assistant guide
3 climbers1 guide / 11-12 porters / 1 cook / 1 assistant guide
4 climbers1 guide / 13-15 porters / 1 cook / 1 assistant guide
5 climbers1 guide / 17-19 porters / 1 cook / 2 assistant guides
6 climbers1 guide / 20-23 porters / 1 cook / 1 assistant cook / 2 assistant guides

The duties of the mountain crew members

So we’ve mentioned that a Kilimanjaro mountain crew consists of guides, assistant guides, porters, helper porters, and a cook. Below we explain their duties and how many are needed per climb group.

Lead guide – The overall trek leader, responsible for everyone’s health and safety

Assistant guides – They lead you safely and efficiently up the mountain, answer your questions, and monitor your health

Cook – Prepare all your food (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks)

Porters – They carry food, camping equipment, and everyone’s personal belongings, set up and strike camp, and take on various other duties

Helping porters – They work as porters but each has an additional duty such as serving as your waiter, washing dishes, or servicing the toilet tent.

If you’re wondering why each trekker needs crew numbers, you won’t be the first! But the reason for this is that everything you need for your five to nine days on the mountain must be carried there and back. We’re talking:

  • Food, crockery, and cooking equipment
  • Chairs and tables
  • Sleeping tents, a mess tent, and a toilet tent
  • Sleeping bags and sleeping mats
  • Medical supplies
  • Personal belongings

That’s an awful lot of stuff needing to be carried! And each Kilimanjaro porter is only allowed to carry a maximum of 20 kg (excluding their own personal gear).

How much should I be tipping?

It can be tricky to work out an exact amount to set aside for tipping early on in the planning phase, as you don’t yet know how many climbers will be in your group, and therefore how large your mountain crew will be. But a good rule of thumb is to set aside 15% of your climb price for tipping.

With that ballpark figure in mind, we now explain the norms for tipping amounts and how to work out an average tipping amount based on your group’s size.

A good rule of thumb: plan to tip around 15% of your climb price.

How much should I be tipping on Kilimanjaro?

In keeping with industry recommendations for tipping, we suggest that as a group you tip each type of Kilimanjaro crewmember the following amount:

Mount Kilimanjaro Tipping Guidelines | Kilipeak Adventure

Tipping amounts are as follows. These numbers are per group, not per climber.
Per Lead guideUS$20-30 per day
Per assistant guideUS$15-25 per day
Per cookUS$ 15-$25 per day
Per porterUS$10 per day

Please ask your lead guide to indicate who is a helping porter and who is a porter. If you have a large mountain crew, it might just be about asking the number of helping porters and the number of porters, as you might not get to meet each one individually.

Tipping on Kilimanjaro – when and who do you pay your tip to?

A climber gives tips to the mountain crew during the tipping ceremony it is customary to pay tips individually in separate envelopes at the end of a climb. Unless advised otherwise. So for those wondering How Much Tip on the End of Kilimanjaro Trek, it definitely varies from the number of guides and porters and also how satisfied you were with their services. Sometimes the tipping ceremony takes place at the last camp; just ask your lead guide if you’d like to know when exactly to expect the tipping ceremony.

What currency should I use?

Mostly Tipping on Kilimanjaro is done through US dollars or Tanzanian Shilling. It is suggested that you draw dollars before you start traveling. If you are wondering How Much Cash to Take to Kilimanjaro, you can take advice from our travel experts before the trip and they will guide you accordingly.

Your tipping money needs to go up and down Kilimanjaro with you, ready for the tipping ceremony at the end of the trip!

7 Days Serengeti Western corridor Wildebeest Migration

7 Days Serengeti Western corridor Wildebeest Migration

Great Migration Safari, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Program Highlights

7 Days Serengeti Western corridor Wildebeest Migration, tours, holidays, and travel packages, have been designed specifically to focus on and to increase your chance to see the great Serengeti wildebeest migration. We have designed the program to include both the Seronera area (central Serengeti National Park) and the Western corridor (western Serengeti National Park) where the majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found from May to July pausing to gather momentum before crossing the crocodile-rich waters of the Grumeti River.   The itinerary also includes Tarangire National park (Home of Elephants) a visit to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National park famous for Tree climbing Lion.

Program Description.

Day 1: Arrive In Tanzania.

A staff member of Kilipeak Adventure will pick you up from the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). From here you will be driven to your hotel in Masailand Safari Lodge, which is beautifully located on the coffee farms and is a perfect place to prepare for your 7 Days Serengeti Western corridor Wildebeest Migration safari.
We will gather in the hotel for a pre-safari briefing.
Accommodation: at Masailand Safari Lodge: Meals: B, B

Day 2: Tarangire National Park.

Our 7 Days Serengeti Western corridor Wildebeest Migration tours start- we drive to Tarangire National Park, for excellent game viewing. Tarangire is a small park that offers some excellent sights. Generally, in the dry seasons, Tarangire comes alive as wildlife and birdlife congregate on the Tarangire River, which is a permanent source of water. We spend the night in our lodge beautifully set inside the park with stunning views and a unique atmosphere. In the late afternoon, we make a journey from the park to our Hotel in Karatu.
Accommodation: at Eileen’s Tree Inn Lodge: Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Central Serengeti

After breakfast we will head towards the Serengeti National Park, leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. We enjoy a game drive en route to our Special Tented Camp.
Accommodation: at Kirimu Luxury Camp: Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Serengeti  – Werstern Corridor

After breakfast, we head towards the western reaches of the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Western Corridor. We will do a game drive en-route from the Seronera area to the Western Corridor area. The wildebeest migration can normally be found in the Western Corridor area end of April, May, and June, depending on rainfall patterns. Also, the beauty of the landscape stretching without end beneath an infinite sky o Serengeti western safari.
Accommodation: at Tukaone Tented Camp: Meals: B, L, D

Day 5: Serengeti Western Corridor –  Ngorongoro Area

After breakfast enjoys a half-day game drive in the Western Corridor. The key feature in the Western Corridor is the Grumeti and Mbalageti Rivers, running almost parallel to each other, each supporting a band of evergreen forests. The rivers sustain a permanent game population of zebra, wildebeest, all the predators, and birdlife. It is also possible to find large pods of hippos and huge crocodiles in the Grumeti River. The wildebeest normally gather around waterholes mid morning in such densities, that they look like ants swarming around a nest. Later afternoon drive back to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Accommodation: at Ngorongoro Angata Camp: Meals: B, L, D

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Early morning we drive to the final destination of this epic safari – Ngorongoro crater by driving around the crater rim. Finally, we descend the 600 high walls of the Ngorongoro Crater to the floor of the Crater for a full day of game drives. The crater walls provide a natural sanctuary for the animals, which means there is plenty to see: lions, elephants, buffalo, rhino, and leopards (if you are lucky). The only animal you won’t see here is a giraffe, whose long legs are unable to cope with the steep sides of the crater. After another memorable safari, we drive back to Arusha
Accommodation: at Masailand Safari Lodge: Meals: B, L, D

Day 7: Arusha – Departure

The airport departure transfer is free after the end of your safari.

7 Days Serengeti Western corridor Wildebeest Migration. Includes:

1. Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
2. Private safari guide
3. Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
4. Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
5. Park fees
6. Crater fees
7. All meals whilst on safari (as specified in the day-by-day section)
8. Maasai tour Experience
9. On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks.
10. Government taxes, VAT, and service charges

7 Days Serengeti Western corridor Wildebeest Migration. Excludes:

1. Tanzania Visa:
2. Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
3. Meals not listed above
4. Optional Tours (balloon)
5. Tips and any items of personal nature.

 

9 Days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Group Join Climb

9 Days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Group Join Climb

Kilimanjaro Group Join

9 Days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Group Join Climb, is the most amazing journey on Kilimanjaro. This is a relatively new route. is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro, offering nearly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery including the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes. Starting from the west, this is the only route that travels north around Mt. Kilimanjaro. the Northern Circuit allows for the best acclimatization time and the highest summit success rate, therefore this route is highly recommended. This is absolutely the most scenic path available and has almost no traffic on its northern face.

Program Description

Arrival In Tanzania

Arrive anytime from Kilimanjaro Airport, pick up and drive at your lodging in Arusha, Tanzania. With prior arrangements,
Mountain Guide will gather in for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge: Bed and Breakfast.

Day 1: Lemosho – Lemosho Forest camp:| Rainforest

Elevation: 2389m/7838ft to 2785m/9137ft
Altitude gained: 396m

After breakfast Arusha/ Moshi, we will drive to Lemosho Gate. Here you will be registered by the national park authorities and your trek through a dense rain forest begins. Today will be a shortest walk of the entire trek, about 2½ hours, which gives you a small taste of what lies ahead in the coming days. The walk takes you through dense and unspoiled rain forest, which is very different from the scenery you will have in the next couple of days. Your destination for the day is the beautiful Big Tree Camp at 2780 m (Swahili Mti Mkubwa) buffalo. We camp at Lemosho Forest camp. (3-4 hrs Walking) 

Day 2: Lemosho Forest camp – Shira I Camp:| Moorland

Elevation: 2785m/9137ft to 3504m/11,496ft
Altitude gained: 719m

We soon leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. There is a tangible sense of wilderness, especially if afternoon mists come in! We camp in the center of the plateau at Shira One. (4-6hrs Walking)

Day 3: Shira I Camp – Shira II Camp:| Low Alpine

Elevation: 3504m/11,496ft to 3895m/12,779ft
Altitude gained: 391m

Today we explore the grassy moorland and volcanic rock formations of the plateau. We walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral (12,800 ft), a huge buttress of rock surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles. There is a tangible sense of wilderness here, especially when the afternoon mists roll in. From our camp near Shira Hut (12,600 ft), we take in the unforgettable views of Mt. Meru as she floats among the clouds. (3-4hrs Walking)

Day 4: Shira II Camp – Lava Tower – Moir Camp: | High Alpine

Elevation: 3895m/12,779ft to 3986m/13,077ft
Altitude gained: 91m

In the morning we follow the main trail up to Lava Tower (15,150 ft), and for those feeling strong, there is a possibility to climb up to the ruined hut at Arrow Glacier (15,700 ft). We then continue from Lava Tower to reach our campsite at Moir Hut.(6-7hrs Walking)

Day 5: Moir Camp – Buffalo Camp: | High Alpine Zone

Elevation: 4155m/13,632ft to 4033m/13,232ft
Altitude loss: 122m

We climb out of the Moir Valley and take a short detour to reach the summit of Lent Hills (15,400 ft). After admiring the views we return to the trail and head eastwards around the northern circuit trail. Here the trail passes through a field of rock slabs that clink as they are walked on. The final section of today’s walk undulates until reaching the location of Buffalo Camp. At the camp, there is a huge feeling of space as the Kenyan plains stretch out far below to the north. (5-7hrs Walking)

Day 6: Buffalo Camp – Rongai 3rd Cave: | Alpine Desert

Elevation: 4033m/13,232ft to 3936m/12,193ft
Altitude lost: 97m

From Buffalo Camp, we climb to the top of ‘Buffalo Ridge’ cross numerous ridges and gullies. The trail continues eastwards through a landscape that has increasingly sparse vegetation to eventually reach Third Cave Camp in the middle afternoon. (5-6hrs Walking)

Day 7: Rongai 3rd Cave – School Hut: | Glacial Zone

Elevation: 3936m/12,913ft to 4717m/15,476ft
Altitude gained: 781m

There is a steady ascent to reach the saddle, a lunar landscape between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. From here we continue upwards and reach School Hut in the early afternoon. The remainder of the afternoon is spent resting and preparing for the summit day. (4-6hrs Walking)

Day 8: School Hut – Summt– Mweka Camp: / Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit

Elevation: 4717m/15,476ft to 5895m/19,341ft
Altitude gained: 1178m
Descent to 3106m/10,190ft
Altitude lost:2789m

We start the final and most demanding part of the climb by headlamp around 1 a.m. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gilman’s Point (18,600 ft). We rest here for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three-hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. We leave the summit heading northwest, down steep switchbacks for a short distance to Crater Camp (18,900 ft), where the rest of the crew will join us to set up camp. There is an option to hike Reusch Crater and the Ash Pit (19,140), or stay in the area and explore Furtwangler Glacier. Sleeping at this high altitude can be dangerous. Serious AMS can develop if adequate altitude acclimatization has not been achieved so the guides will monitor you very closely later descend to Mweka Camp. [10-13 hours walking]

Day 9: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate | Rainforest

Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft
Altitude lost: 1473m

A sustained descent on a well-constructed path takes us through a lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Mweka (5,400 ft); and on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village, where we are transferred to your lodge in Arusha.(3-4hrs Walking)
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast included.

Departure Day:

Depending on your flight schedule and departure point you will be transferred to the Airport for your journey home, safari, or a relaxing trip to Zanzibar Beach.

9 Days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Group Join Climb Includes:

Transfers:

  • Pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport;
  • Transfer to the starting point and return after your climb.

Entry fees:

  • All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits
  • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees

Accommodation:

  • Accommodation before and after trek  (double occupancy)
  • Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro.

Please note:

All accommodation is on sharing basis (i.e. you will be sharing with your travel companion a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike. If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer).

Meals:

  • Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;
  • All meals on the hike. Our Kilimanjaro diet includes energy-rich and highly nutritious meals prepared by our professional high-altitude cooks.
  • All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water).
  • Water for washing up daily

Hiking and safety equipment

  • All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery);
  •  Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summing aid) and oximeters;
  • Complete medical kits.
  • Private Chemical Portable toilet

Climbing crew:

  • Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are holder of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications. All our guides have 5+years of successful mountaineering experience;
  • Dedicated support crew (assistant guide, porters, cooks, etc.).

9 Days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Group Join Climb Excludes:

• Flights and airport taxes
• Items of a personal nature
• Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook ( will provide tipping guidelines)
• Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
• Personal hiking/trekking gear – you can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
• Snacks, personal medicine.
• Meals & drinks not specified and snacks.

Safety
Success is what we want during our trip. We are prepared for any urgent situation and also have in place a complete evacuation procedure in case of altitude sickness. We carry first aid supplies, supplement summit oxygen, and Pulse Oximeters).
Travel insurance
all customers traveling with Kilipeak Adventure are required to have fully comprehensive travel insurance.
The policy needs to be valid from the date that the initial order is placed so as to provide cover for a cancellation prior to departure.
During travel, the insurance needs to provide comprehensive medical, evacuation, and repatriation cover.

Mount Kilimanjaro Private and Small Group Climbs

Private and small group climb allow you to choose to hike Kilimanjaro or Meru to tailor your trip according to your personal needs and preferences. You choose the dates, route, and options and only travel with your private group of friends or family...

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8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Shira Route Group Join Climb

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Shira Route Group Join Climb

Kilimanjaro Group Join

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Shira Route Group Join Climb, Shira route is approaching Mt. Kilimanjaro from the western side and a little longer trail. The route is very remote and receives quite fewer trekkers. As the route is considered identical to Lemosho the scenery is quite captivating.

Program Description

Arrive In Tanzania:

We pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha for Accommodation
Mountin guide witll gather at the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
Dinner and overnight at Arusha: BB

Day 1: Shira One Camp.

After breakfast at Arusha we drive approximately 2 hours through the rural countryside to the Londrossi Gate. For the necessary park registration formalities at the Londorossi National Park gate, we drive a short distance on a steep track through farmland and plantations to the starting of Shira Route. We start our ascent along with the shrub forests the trail climbs steadily with wide views of Kibo Icefield to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau.
Londrossi Gate to Shira One Camp (3550 m): 4-5 hours walking.

Day 2: Shira Camp.

Today we follow an easy path to the summit of Shira Cathedral before reaching the next camp at Shira Hut.
As this camp is quite exposed, it can be substantially colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing.
Shira Camp One to Shira Hut (3,840 m): 4-5 hours walking.

Day 3: Moir Hut.

In the morning we cross-part of the plateau through lush of heather and moorland then into expensive high Savannah desert before reaching Moir hut in the alpine zone. For extra acclimatization one can take walk around for the higher lands around the camp; views are superb. Lunch will be served at the Fisher camp.
The afternoon will be the acclimatization walk up onto the Lent Hills, the summit of which is at 4,700 meters.
Shira Hut to Moir Hut (4,200m): 3-4 hours walking.

Day 4: Barranco Valley.

Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.).
Moir Hut to Barranco valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.

Day 5: Karanga Camp.

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally, we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp
Barranco Valley to Karanga camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.

Day 6: Karanga Camp

Today we take the Traverse Route that takes up the Barafu Ridge, we walk up quite slowly to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit.
The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 3-4 hours walking.

Day 7: Summit – Mweka Camp.

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.

Day 8: Mweka Gate – Arusha

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Arusha at Karama Lodge and Spa.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.
Dinner and overnight at Karama Lodge and Spa: Bed, dinner, and Breakfast-included.

Departing Day:

After saying bye to our team of guides then you need a private departure transfer which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.
E-mail us at any time to discuss your trip and get an accurate quotation.

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Shira Route Group Join Climb Includes:

Transfers:

  • Pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport;
  • Transfer to the starting point and return after your climb.

Entry fees:

  • All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits
  • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees

Accommodation:

  • Accommodation before and after trek  (double occupancy)
  • Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro.

Please note:

All accommodation is on sharing basis (i.e. you will be sharing with your travel companion a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike. If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer).

Meals:

  • Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;
  • All meals on the hike. Our Kilimanjaro diet includes energy-rich and highly nutritious meals prepared by our professional high-altitude cooks.
  • All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water).
  • Water for washing up daily

Hiking and safety equipment

  • All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery);
  •  Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summing aid) and oximeters;
  • Complete medical kits.
  • Private Chemical Portable toilet

Climbing crew:

  • Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are the holder of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications. All our guides have 5+years of successful mountaineering experience;
  • Dedicated support crew (assistant guide, porters, cooks, etc.).

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Shira Route Group Join Climb Excludes:

• Flights and airport taxes
• Items of a personal nature
• Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook ( will provide tipping guideline)
• Health requirements (Yellow Fever compulsory if traveling to Tanzania recommended)
• Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
• Personal hiking/trekking gear – you can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
• Snacks, personal medicine.
• Meals & drinks not specified and snacks.

Safety
Success is what we want during our trip. We are prepared for any urgent situation and also have in place a complete evacuation procedure in case of altitude sickness. We carry first aid supplies, supplement summit oxygen, and Pulse Oximeters).
Travel insurance
all customers traveling with Kilipeak Adventure are required to have fully comprehensive travel insurance.
The policy needs to be valid from the date that the initial order is placed so as to provide cover for a cancellation prior to departure.
During travel, the insurance needs to provide comprehensive medical, evacuation, and repatriation cover.

Mount Kilimanjaro Private and Small Group Climbs

Private and small group climb allow you to choose to hike Kilimanjaro or Meru to tailor your trip according to your personal needs and preferences. You choose the dates, route, and options and only travel with your private group of friends or family...

Read More
5 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Group Join Climb

5 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Group Join Climb

Kilimanjaro Group Join

Marangu Route Group Join Climb – The Marangu route, also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is the oldest, most well-established route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route that offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style, Accommodation is in shared huts with bunk beds and the ascent is via Gilman’s point on the rim of the Kibo Volcano. This route descends the same way it ascends.

Program Description

Arrive In Tanzania

Meet anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport by a staff of Kilipeak Adventure driven to Arusha at Jabulani Private Villa or Marangu for accommodation
Our Kilimanjaro Expert will gather in the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
Dinner and overnight at Arusha or Marangu/ Moshi:

Day 1: Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut: | Rainforest

Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2740m/9000ft

We depart from Hotel to the National Park gate for the necessary formalities at the gate before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue colobus monkeys. later afternoon we reach the first camp at Mandara for dinner and overnight end of day one Marangu Route Group Join Climb.
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut: 4-5 hours walking.

Day 2: Mandara Huts – Horombo Huts: | Mooreland

Elevation: 2740m/9000ft to 3690m/12,100ft

The first part of the walk is a steep ascent through the forest, but the path soon opens out into moorland, and, in clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
We arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp.
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut: 4-6 hours walking.

Day 3: Horombo Huts – Kibo Huts: | Semi-Desert

Elevation: 3690m/12,100ft to 4695m/15,400ft

We climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. Walking will be taken at a slow pace until we reach Kibo Hut (4,700m), where we will spend the night in a comfortable hut.
The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut; 4-6 hours walking.

Day 4: Kibo Huts – Summit – Horombo Huts: | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit

Elevation: 4695m/15,400ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Descent to 3690m/12,100ft

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Kiko Hut is amazingly fast, and we stop at Kibo Hut for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horrombo Hut.
Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut: 13-15 hours walking.

Day 5: Horombo Huts – Marangu Gate: / Rainforest

Elevation: 3690m/12,100 to 1830m/6000ft

The descending will pass Mandara hut to Marangu National Park, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From here you will be transferred to the hotel overnight.
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate. (6-7 hours of walking).
Dinner and overnight at Arusha or Marangu evening will be celebration party and certificate.

Marangu Route Group Join Climb Price Includes:

  • Transfer to the starting point and return after your climb.
  • All Kilimanjaro gate fees, Hut fees, and permits
  • Rescue fees
  • Accommodation before and after trek  (double occupancy)
  • Hut accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;
  • All meals on the hike. Our Kilimanjaro diet includes energy-rich and highly nutritious meals prepared by our professional high-altitude cooks.
  • All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water).
  • Water for washing up daily
  • All group equipment
  •  Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summing aid) and oximeters;
  • Complete medical kits.
  • Private Chemical Portable toilet
  • Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are the holder of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications. All our guides have 5+years of successful mountaineering experience;
  • Dedicated support crew (assistant guide, porters, cooks, etc.).

Marangu Route Group Join Climb Price Excludes;

• Flights and airport taxes
• Items of a personal nature
•Visa
• Health requirements (Yellow Fever compulsory if traveling to Tanzania recommended)
• Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
• Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
• Snacks, personal medicine, and water purifying tablets
• Tips and any items of personal nature.