The best months for climbing Mt.Kilimanjaro are January, February, and September since they are the warmest months and almost clear of clouds. , though one could easily succeed throughout the year. April and early May could get heavy rain or snow, but is good if you want a quiet clear mountain. Also great are June through August (though colder), and November/December (could be wetter).
7 DAYS KILIMANJARO VIA MARANGU ROUTE
Day 1: Nairobi – Arusha
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel and thereafter, depart for Arusha via the Namanga border town for immigration formalities arriving in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon organizing any gear you require for the trek. Overnight at your Arusha Hotel.
Day 2: Arusha – Mandara
Proceed to Moshi after breakfast, the on to the Marangu park gate, the set off point for your three hour hike to Mandara Hut in which you cover 9 km. Here, we are at 2,774m above sea level on your first overnight on Kilimanjaro
Day 3: Mandara – Horombo
Begin your trek to Horombo hut in an average hiking time of 8 hours, lunch enroute. In clear weather Mawenzi and kibo peaks can be seen. Dinner and overnight at the Hut, altitude 3,761m.
Day 4: Horombo – Kibo
After breakfast, hike 13 km to kibo hut, 4,732m above sea level in an average hiking time of 6 hours. You will now encounter spectacular mountain vegetation like lobelia, giant cactus and groundsel. Dinner and overnight at Kibo hut.
Day 5: Kibo - Uhuru peak – Horombo via the Gilman’s point.
Wake up at 0200hrs for a pre-down attempt of the summit. It takes 5 hours to Gilman’s point 5,681m above sea level. From Gilman’s it takes 1 hour to the summit Uhuru peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,896 m above sea level. Descend to Horombo hut for overnight.
Day 6: Horombo – Arusha
After breakfast, descend to the Marangu gate via Mandara. You will be transferred to your Arusha Hotel for overnight
Day 7: Arusha – Nairobi
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi on the morning or afternoon
