Kilimanjaro Climbing Trip for Disabilities people via the Marangu Route

Distance: 8 km | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Transfer to Marangu Gate with special accessibility entry.

• Wheelchair team prepares a rotation schedule (pushers + stabilizers).

• Begin journey through the rainforest, assisted by guides and porters.

• Frequent rest breaks for hydration and oxygen checks.

• Arrival at Mandara Hut, accessible walkways prepared by team.

• Scenic short walk (optional) to Maundi Crater for those able.

Support Provided:

• Customized wheelchair traction assistance on steeper areas

• Emergency stretcher standby

• Adaptive meal setup inside hut

Distance: 12 km | Hiking Time: 6 hours

• Gradual ascent through moorland.

• Crew modifies trail sections for smoother passage of all-terrain wheelchair.

• Constant monitoring for altitude symptoms, with slow pace strategy.

• Arrival at Horombo Hut with extended acclimatization procedures.

• Evening health check by medical guide.

Support Provided:

• 2:1 guide-per-client support

• Wheelchair suspension shock checks

• Oxygen on standby

• Slow acclimatization walk toward Zebra Rocks (up to 4,100m).

• Adaptive walking poles & shoulder support harness for partial mobility hikers.

• Skill training on breathing technique, oxygen conservation at altitude.

• Access-friendly rest area prepared by team.

• Return to Horombo Hut for rest.

Purpose:

• Stabilize the body for higher elevation

• Strengthen respiratory efficiency for the summit attempt

Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Trail becomes alpine desert; terrain preparation handled by porter team.

• Wheelchair team uses rope-assist system for rocky sections.

• Reach Kibo Hut, the final base before the summit.

Evening:

• Early dinner and long rest

• Doctors conduct final summit readiness assessment

• Adaptive summit strategy briefing (push/assist schedule, oxygen use, emergency protocols)

Distance: Longest day | Hiking Time: 12–15 hours
Midnight:

• Begin ascent with multi-team wheelchair lift/pull system

• Guides rotate in shifts for safety and pacing

• Steady climb to Gilman’s Point (5,685m)

• Continue to Uhuru Peak, using adaptive climbing support as needed

• Celebrate at the Roof of Africa with full team assistance

Descent:

• Return to Kibo Hut for warm meal and rest

• Continue down to Horombo Hut for overnight

Support Provided:

• 4:1 summit support ratio

• Backup oxygen

• Headlamp visibility team

• Real-time medical monitoring

Distance: 19 km (downhill)

• Descend with reduced wheelchair assistance; smoother terrain.

• Final signatures and certificate ceremony at Marangu Gate.

• Adaptive transport back to the hotel.

• Hot shower, massage service (optional), celebration dinner.

• Certificate of Achievement for Inclusive Kilimanjaro Summit.