Kilimanjaro Climb Via Marangu
5-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route
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$1525 USD
pp
Safari summary
Marangu route is one of the most popular route leading to the summit of mount Kilimanjaro, it is also the only route offering accommodation on the mountain in a huts. This is the only route which provides comfortable communal sleeping huts, equipped with solar lighting, bunk beds and mattresses at every overnight site. There are also cold showers and flushing toilets at Mandara huts and Horombo huts, The Marangu route utilizes the same route for the ascend and descend.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | None | |
Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1:Moshi to Marangu gate
Kilimanjaro
After breakfast at the hotel you will be taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate (1,840 m). Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. You might be lucky to catch a glimpse of the thumbless black and white colobus monkeys scrambling through the lush vegetation. Approximately 4 hours later, you will reach your destination for the day, the Mandara Hut.
Camp
Day 2:Mandara hut to Horombo hut
Kilimanjaro
The day begins with an early breakfast and shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the tree line where vegetation changes to shrubs. Approximately 4 to 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight at an altitude of about 3,720 meter. From the hut you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo peak and the Masai steppe. Evening meal and overnight stay at the Horombo Hut. Accommodation: Horombo Huts.
Camp
Day 3 : Horombo hut to Kibo hut
Kilimanjaro
Today’s stage is long and tough. The trail passes the “last water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This nearly plant less plateau links the summit of Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is Kibo Hut and it should be reached in about 5 to 6 hours. Tonight is an early night to get enough rest, for you will be woken at approximately 23:00 hours. Accommodation: Kibo Huts. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner.
Camp
Day 4 :Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
Kilimanjaro
Today is the “big day” – the summit stage. You will start in the middle of the night when the lava ash is still frozen and walking on it is easier. You will begin the long and strenuous trek to the summit in the dark. Passing the Hans Meyer cave at 5,200 m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gilman’s Point (5,715 m) on the crater rim. Soon you will have forgotten the cold of the night and after another 1 to 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m.
Camp
Day 5 :Horombo hut to Marangu gate
Kilimanjaro
The final hike of your wonderful 5 day Marangu route trekking begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. The moderate descend through the heather and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2,700 m) where a cooked lunch awaits you. Soon you will again be in the lush tropical rainforest and after about 6 hours of trekking, you will be back at the same Marangu route gate 1,860 meter where you will meet a transferring driver.
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