Kilimanjaro Climb Short Trips

Mount Kilimanjaro short trips are designed to serve clients who want a taste of Mount Kilimanjaro but have limited time. You can book a budget-friendly short trip with us.

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MOUNT KILIMANJARO SHORT TRIPS

Mount Kilimanjaro climb short trips are designed to serve clients who want a taste of Mount Kilimanjaro but have limited time. You can book a budget-friendly short trip with us.

We offer a one-day trip to Mount Kilimanjaro, 2 or 3 days of climbing through the Marangu route which clients sleep in the hut (house) and four days of climbing through the Shira route which clients sleep in the tents and add it to your Safari Package.

All of these options can be personalized to meet your needs. Let us show you around our home.

Kilimanjaro Climb Short Trips

Arrived in Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where you will meet Hilbas representatives, be picked up and transferred to the hotel for hot showers, comfortable beds, briefing, and gear checks. We will also arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.

Day 1- Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Elevation: 1830m/6039ft to 2720m/8976ft

Distance: 8 km

Hiking time: 3 hours

Vegetation Zone: Rainforest.

The driver will pick you up from the Hotel at Marangu Gate, where registration takes place, while guides and porters prepare equipment. We start to climb up through a lush tropical rainforest to Mandara Hut. Here you will be surrendered to Eucalyptus trees, different species of birds, impatiens Kilimanjarii, Colobus Monkey, Blue Monkey, and many interesting things. You will spend your nights in special huts along the Marangu route. After coffee or tea at Mandara Hut, you will have a chance to visit the Maundi Crater which offers spectacular

Day 2 – Mandara Hut to Marangu Gate

Elevation: 2720m/8976ft to 1830m/6039ft

Distance: 8 km

Descend time: 3 hours

Vegetation Zone: Rainforest.

This is another big day, and after an early breakfast, we will start descending passing through Mandara Hut before reaching the Marangu gate. We will cross through the moorland to the rainforest where you can spot many birds, tall trees, flowers, and many interesting things.

Our route will end at Marangu Gate which will require all hikers to sign out in order to receive certificates of completion. A driver from Hilbas Tours will drive back to the Hotel. On the way back, you will pass through coffee and banana farms around Marangu villages.

Departure or onwards travel

After an early breakfast, transfer to Safari or Kilimanjaro airport for your home departure flight.

Price includes:

Transport:

– Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Transfer to a hotel in Moshi/Arusha and back to the airport.

-Transfer to the trailhead – entry gate to Kilimanjaro National Park;

– Pick up at the exit from Kilimanjaro National Park and transfer to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha.

Accommodation:

Standard twin-sharing (double beds in one room) in a three-star hotel (Moshi town) before and after the expedition; these hotels provide everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Accommodation in huts. An average hut fits 6-8 people. National park rangers allocate huts. We will do our best to arrange separate huts for our groups. However, during the busy months, you may share huts with climbers from other groups. Marangu Huts have bunk beds.

Please note:

All accommodation is shared (i.e. you will share a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike with your travel companion).

If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer).

Entry fees and salaries

-All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park, -Camping fees, Vehicle fees, Rescue fees, and all Government taxes.

-Guides, porters, waiters, cooks accommodation, Entry fees on the mountain and Salaries

Climbing crew:

-Professional / Experienced English-speaking Mountain guides licensed by –Kilimanjaro National Park.

-All our guides hold Wilderness First Aid certifications.

-Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp masters, porters, cooks, etc.).

Meals:

– Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;

-3 standard meals a day on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner).

-All drinks on the hike (Coffee, tea, Milo tea, water, etc).

Hiking and safety equipment:

-All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery);

-Oxygen cylinders and Oximeters;

– Medical kits

Price excludes:

Insurance:

Travel insurance is not covered by the tour price. You can arrange travel insurance with your preferred insurance company.

Airline tickets;

Visa fee, passport, vaccinations, and medicines.

Flying Doctors;

Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the ascent);

Personal gear rentals;

Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, souvenir money)

A tip of between 250 and 400 dollars per person is recommended for the mountain crew.

Additional Notes:

If you have booked your climb through an agent that gives you different tip information, please tip according to the agent’s information.

Arrived in Tanzania

Day 1- Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Elevation: 1830m/6039ft to 2720m/8976ft

Distance: 8 km

Hiking time: 3 hours

Vegetation Zone: Rainforest.

Day 2- Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 2720m/8976ft to 3720m/12276ft

Distance: 11 km

Hiking time: 5-6 hours

Vegetation Zone: Moorland

This is a long day. After morning breakfast, you will begin with an hour hike through rainforest glades. You will then ascend through heathland and on into the open moorlands where the vegetation is sparse with small shrubs. Stop halfway for lunch, short rest and you will be able to spot the two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi before reaching the camp, here you will have dinner and overnight.

Day 3- Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Elevation: 3720m/12276ft to 2720m/8976ft

Distance: 19 km

Hiking time: 7-8 hours

Vegetation Zone: Moorland/Rainforest.

Departure or onwards travel

After an early breakfast, transfer to Safari or Kilimanjaro airport for your home departure flight.

Price includes:

Transport:

– Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Transfer to a hotel in Moshi/Arusha and back to the airport.

-Transfer to the trailhead – entry gate to Kilimanjaro National Park;

– Pick up at the exit from Kilimanjaro National Park and transfer to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha.

Accommodation:

Standard twin-sharing (double beds in one room) in a three-star hotel (Moshi town) before and after the expedition; these hotels provide everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Please note:

All accommodation is shared (i.e. you will share a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike with your travel companion).

If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer).

Entry fees and salaries

-All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park, -Camping fees, Vehicle fees, Rescue fees, and all Government taxes.

-Guides, porters, waiters, cooks accommodation, Entry fees on the mountain and Salaries

Climbing crew:

-Professional / Experienced English-speaking Mountain guides licensed by –Kilimanjaro National Park.

-All our guides hold Wilderness First Aid certifications.

-Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp masters, porters, cooks, etc.).

Meals:

– Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;

-3 standard meals a day on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner).

-All drinks on the hike (Coffee, tea, Milo tea, water, etc).

Hiking and safety equipment:

-All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery);

-Oxygen cylinders and Oximeters;

– Medical kits

Price excludes:

Insurance:

Travel insurance is not covered by the tour price. You can arrange travel insurance with your preferred insurance company.

Airline tickets;

Visa fee, passport, vaccinations, and medicines.

Flying Doctors;

Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the ascent);

Personal gear rentals;

Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, souvenir money)

A tip of between 250 and 400 dollars per person is recommended for the mountain crew.

Additional Notes:

If you have booked your climb through an agent that gives you different tip information, please tip according to the agent’s information.

Arrived in Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where you will meet Hilbas representatives, be picked up and transferred to the hotel for hot showers, comfortable beds, a briefing, and gear checks. We will also arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.

Day 1- Londorossi Gate – Mkubwa Camp

Mti Mkubwa Camp

Elevation: 2,100m/6930ft to 2,820m/9306ft

Distance: 6 km

Hiking time: 3-4 hours

Vegetation Zone: Rainforest

The driver will pick you up from the Hotel at Londorossi Gate, which takes 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. You will drive again through varied farmland with open views of the plains to reach the start point. Here, you will have lunch before your walk. This is a wonderful day of walking through the beautiful rainforest, where you can see elephant footprints, buffalo, various bird sounds, and flowers. Dinner will be served at Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Day 2- Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

Shira 1 Camp

Elevation: 2,820m/9,306ft to 3,600m/11,880ft

Distance: 8 km

Hiking time: 6-7 hours

Vegetation Zone: Health/Moorland

After an early breakfast, we leave the rain forest behind and pass through moorland, heather and across several streams. We reach Shira ridge, enjoying the views of Shira plateau and Mt Meru before descending to Shira 1 camp for overnight.

Day 3- Shira 1 Camp to Shira Cathedral

Shira Cathedral

Elevation: 3600m/11880ft to 3872m/12777ft

Distance: 5 km

Hiking time: 3 hours

Vegetation Zone: Heather/Moorland

This is a short day. After breakfast, we start our walk through moorland to explore the volcanic rock formations of the Shira Plateau. We ascend to Shira Cathedral (3872m) for acclimation. This is the area of the first volcanic cone to erupt on Mt. After descending back to Shira Camp for lunch, dinner, and overnight, we can view Mount Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru if it is a clear day.

Day 4 – Shira 1 Camp to Moram

Londorossi Gate

Elevation: 3600m/11880ft to

2,100m/6930ft

Distance: 2 km

Hiking time: 45 minutes

Vegetation Zone: Moorland

After breakfast, we set off on our walk, passing through the shrubs area which will take 45 minutes until Moram, the Driver from Hilbas Tours will wait for you and drive back to Hotel.

Departure or onwards travel

After an early breakfast, transfer to Safari or Kilimanjaro airport for your home departure flight.

Price includes:

Transport:

– Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Transfer to a hotel in Moshi/Arusha and back to the airport.

-Transfer to the trailhead – entry gate to Kilimanjaro National Park;

– Pick up at the exit from Kilimanjaro National Park and transfer to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha.

Accommodation:

Three-star hotel rooms in Moshi town before and after the climb. Hotels have everything you need for comfort.

Sharing tent accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro.

Please note:

All accommodation is shared (i.e. you will share a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike with your travel companion).

If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer).

Entry fees and salaries

-All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park, -Camping fees, Vehicle fees, Rescue fees, and all Government taxes.

-Guides, porters, waiters, cook’s accommodation, entry fees to the mountain and salaries.

Climbing crew:

-Professional / Experienced English-speaking Mountain guides, licensed by –Kilimanjaro National Park.

-All our guides hold Wilderness First Aid certifications.

-Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp masters, porters, cooks, etc.).

Meals:

– Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;

-3 standard meals a day on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner).

-All drinks on the hike (Coffee, tea, Milo tea, water, etc).

Hiking and safety equipment:

-All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery);

-Oxygen cylinders and Oximeters;

– Medical kits

Price excludes:

Insurance:

– Travel insurance is not covered by the tour price. You can arrange travel insurance with your preferred insurance company.

– Airline tickets;

– Visa fee, passport, vaccinations, and medicines.

– Flying doctors;

– Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the ascent);

– Personal gear rentals;

Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, souvenir money)

– A tip of between 250 and 400 dollars per person is recommended for the mountain crew.

Additional notes:

If you have booked your climb through an agent that gives you different tip information, please tip according to the agent’s information.

Mountain Climbing Clothes

If you are packing for your climb it is important to really plan your clothing appropriately and we recommend choosing wool or synthetic options, like polyester or nylon, instead. Fabrics: Cotton takes a very long time to dry and is a poor insulator, so it should always be avoided in mountaineering climbs.

This is why we recommend that you pack the following:

Top Base Layer and Bottom Base Layer for climbing.

3-4 Pairs of Underwear

2-3 Short Sleeve

1 Insulated Trekking Pants

1-2 Long Sleeve Hiking Shirts

1-2 Pairs of Hiking Trousers

1 Insulated Winter Jacket

1 Polar Tec Fleece Jacket

1 Hard Shell Jacket

1- Gaiters

A hat to keep the sun off of your face

Good socks, preferably made out of merino wool

Shoes or boots that have good traction.

Bras, A pullover sports bra without any clasps.

1- Day backpack – between 20 – 35 litres. Large enough to carry your water, camera, raincoat, lunch pack, snacks & warm clothing

1- Duffel bag, (waterproof recommended), large enough for all climbing gear, to be carried by the porters. An extra bag is to be left at the hotel with extra gear.

1-Mittens or warm gloves and an inner one.

1-Sleeping bag, warm, four seasons

2- Water bottles – (total capacity at least 3 or 4 litres)

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Mountain Kilimanjaro Weather

The short answer is that the temperatures on Mount Kilimanjaro range from hot to bitter cold. Climbing Kilimanjaro is unique for many reasons, and one of these is that from origin to summit, climbers find themselves weaving through several distinct climate zones. It is said that the journey from the gate to the peak is like travelling from the equator to Antarctica in a matter of days! Mount Kilimanjaro has five major ecological zones, each approximately 3,280 feet (1,000 m) in altitude. Each zone is subject to a corresponding decrease in rainfall, temperature and flora/fauna as the altitude increases.

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