Marangu
Route 6 Nights/7 days
Tour Summary/
Features:
The popular Marangu route will get almost any reasonably
fit person to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. You do not need
any specialised mountaineering equipment or experience to
reach the summit via this route. Kilimanjaro is the highest
mountain in Africa and is the highest walkable summit in
the world. The peaks of Mawenzi (5132 m) and Kibo (5895
m) have permanent snow and ice. On the climb, you move from
a tropical to an arctic environment in a just a few days.
You first pass through lush rainforests, before reaching
heather and open moorland. Further upwards you reach the
almost lunar landscape of an alpine desert between the two
peaks.
Minimum Rate Per Adult: US$ 1,390
Departing From: Arusha
Duration: 6 Nights/7 days
Departure Time: 1400 Hrs
Departures: Daily
Minimum Persons Required: 2
Period: All seasons
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arusha - Moshi
Drive from Arusha to Moshi, at the foot of Kilimanjaro.
Dinner and overnight at Springland Hotel or similar
Day 2: Marangu Gate
- Mandara Hut
You make an early start with a drive to Marangu gate. Begin
trek in the morning through the rain forest for 3-4 hours
to Mandara Hut (2700 metres).
Dinner and overnight at Mandara
Hut
Day 3: Mandara Hut
- Horombo Hut
After breakfast, leave the glades of the rain forest and
continue trekking past the Maundi Crater into open rolling
moorland. The trek takes about 5-6 hours to Horombo Hut
(3720 m) for overnight.
Dinner and overnight at Horombo
Hut
Day 4: Horombo Hut
- Kibo Hut
After a good nights rest, trek past the last water point
to reach Kibo saddle, a broad desert zone between the two
peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Kibo Hut (4725m) is reached in
5-6 hours.
Dinner at Kibo Hut
Day 5: Kibo Hut -
Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut
The start for the summit is made just after midnight. The
steepest part of the route is to Gillman's point (5700m),
which takes 5-6 hours. Another 90 minutes of groveling through
the snow and you are at Uhuru Peak (5895m) - the highest
point in Africa! After taking a few photos to record your
achievement, commence the descent taking about 5-6 hours
to reach Horombo Hut.
Dinner and overnight at Horombo
Hut
Day 6: Horombo Hut
- Marangu Gate-Moshi
The day is spent descending to the Marangu, where you will
be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of
the day congratulating yourself and relaxing after the strenuous
trek.
Dinner and overnight at Springland
Hotel or similar
Day 7: Moshi - Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Arusha.
Price: US$ 1,390 Per Person
Sharing
Note: We also offer hotel, car rental and
flights bookings which we can organise for you with your
tour enquiry.
Remarks : The above prices are based on
a minimum of 2 persons. A price reduction is available for
numbers above two persons. When arranging for your international
air tickets, note that it is usually cheaper to disembark
at Nairobi in Kenya. You then take a shuttle bus to Arusha
at a cost of US$ 20. This shuttle bus leaves at 0800 and
1400 hrs daily from either Nairobi or Arusha. The drive
takes 5 hours. If you wish to make use of this option, please
indicate so.
Includes:
- Transfers with pick up and drop off at Arusha or Airport
- Park entrance & rescues fees
- Accommodation and meals with 2 nights in a hotel as indicated
in the itinerary
- Accommodation in tents with 2 persons per tent during
climb
- Services of a cook to prepare meals during the climb
- Service of a mountain guide (English speaking) and porters
- Government taxes
Excludes:
- Extras at the hotel i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Tips to guides, porters and drivers
- Climbing equipment and sleeping bags
What to bring
A) Waterproof hiking boots,
B) Rain suit, sleeping bags,
C) Flashlights,
D) Sunglasses balaclava,
E) Hand gloves,
F) Night shoes
G) Large plastic bags -essential for wetness in case of
rain. |
