PRIMATE VIEWING

8 days—ASCEND MOUNT KILIMANJARO -MARANGU ROUTE 6 DAYS

$1600-1900 USD

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Safari summary

Mount Kilimanjaro is featured with two peaks. The two peaks of Kilimanjaro are the Kibo (5,895m) and Mawenzi (5,149m). Its breathtaking beauty has to be seen and experienced by one personally. Ascent and descent takes about 5 days and can be climbed by any normal fit person with the assistance of experienced mountain guides and porters.

The Marangu route is one of the most popular routes to the summit of Kilimanjaro that allowed hikers to ascents and descend in the same routes. But also offer accommodations in huts/banda. This could partially be the fact that the Marangu is inexpensive route; it is possible to do the Marangu route in 5 days, thus getting to the summit one day earlier compared to the Machame route. Though is not the best idea due to a shorter acclimatization time, we recommend at least 6 day


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Hiking | trekking
Activity level Strenuous activity
Best months January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha | Kilimanjaro

DAY 1: ARRIVAL KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (JRO) On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Shuttle from Nairobi, you will be met and greet by our representative, assisted with your Luggage and transfer to your hotel in Arusha Town. After shower and rest our Tour consultant together with our mountain guide will meet with you for a comprehensive briefing of the tour, pack your mountain gears and equipment ready for trekking next morning (it all depends with your arrival time otherwise it will be done the next day morning before departure). Overnight on bed and breakfast basis at Naaz Hotel. Meals: bed and breakfast Accommodation: hotel

Day 2

Arusha

DAY 2: MOSHI - MARANGU GATE1860M - MANDARA HOUSE 2700M Approximately Hiking time: 4-5hours Distance approximately 8.1 km Habitat: Montane forest After breakfast, Trip briefing and equipment checks for the last time before drive from Arusha/Moshi to Marangu gate. Register at the park office, and then start hiking through rain forest to the upper edge of the forest. Lunch will be served on the way if weather allows, stretch to Mandara Camp approximate hiking is3-4 hours. Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut (2715m) on FB. Habitat found here is montane forest. Meals: breakfast, lunch and Dinner Accommodation: hut/ wood designed house

Day 3

Kilimanjaro

DAY 3: MANDARA HUT (2715M) – HOROMBO HUT (3720M) Hiking Approximately time: 5-6hours Distance approximately 11.6 km Habitat: Moorland From Mandara hut the trail passes through a short stretch of forest, then skirts the base of the Maundi Crater and then emerges into the transition from rain forest to moorland. Once you are in the open moorland you will get the chance to see some of Kilimanjaro's most spectacular plants - the endemic giant lobelia which grows up to 3m in height and more. Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut on FB. Meals: breakfast, lunch and Dinner Accommodation: hut/wood designed house

Day 4

DAY 4: HOROMBO HOUSE - ACCLIMATIZATION DAY TREK TO ZEBRA ROCKS Hiking approximately time: 3- 4hrs Distance approx.: 7km uphill and 7 km downhill Habitat: Alpine desert This extra day and night at Horombo is for additional acclimatization. A hike towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours up and 1.5 hours down), is recommended. This hike will further assist with the process of acclimatization helping your body to adapt the high altitude environment. The secret your success to drink enough water and move slowly pole pole!! All meals for the day are provided at the hut. Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut on FB. Meals: breakfast, lunch and Dinner Accommodation: hut

Day 5

Kilimanjaro

DAY 5: HOROMBO HUT (3720M) – KIBO HUT (4700M) Hiking approximately time: 5-6hrs Distance approximately 9 km Habitat: Alpine desert After breakfast start hiking through the moorland into alpine desert of Kilimanjaro’s upper altitudes. about an hour you will arrive at Maua River, a small mountain stream, from Maua River the terrain becomes flatter and the vegetation begins to disappear. From Horombo there are two trails to the "Saddle" (which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo). There is an upper route (right hand fork) and lower route (left hand fork) to choose from. The upper route (right hand fork) will be very familiar, as you will have climbed most of it the previous day towards Mawenzi hut. It is very stony and eroded. Break for lunch at Middle red Hill. Afterwards continue on a steady incline for another two hours through Kilimanjaro’s Saddle. Arrive at Kibo Hut rest and prepare for your midnight attempt to reach UHURU PEAK. Dinner and overnight on full board. Meals: breakfast, lunch and Dinner Accommodation: hut

Day 6

Kilimanjaro

DAY 6: KIBO HUT (4730M) – UHURU PEAK (5895M) – HOROMBO HUT (3705M) Approximately total time: 14-16 hours to reach Uhuru Peak and to descend to Horombo total Distance approximately: 20km ascent and descent Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit Wake up around 23:30hrs midnight, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night, and this is where the toughest part of the route begins, simply because it starts at midnight thus denying any trekker the sufficient rest times required. The other reason is that unlike the rest of the route, most of the climb up to the summit involves winding through scree filled slopes that make sure for every one step up the mountain you take half a step downward. . The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman's point (5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. From Gillman’s Point you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa well known as the “THE ROOF OF AFRICA”. Descent from the summit through Kibo huts spend a night at Horombo huts. The total time spent walking on this day is around 14 -16hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. It’s a most challenging day but will reward you a life time experience. Later in the evening enjoy with the crew it’s a kind of taboos because every will be happy after the toughest moments it will be singing and dancing. Enjoy your last dinner on Mount Kilimanjaro. Meals: breakfast, lunch and Dinner Accommodation: hut

Day 7

Arusha

DAY 7: HOROMBO HOUSE - MARANGU GATE 1860M Hiking approximately time: 5-6hours Distance approximately 19km After breakfast you continue your descent, passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those who reached Gillman's Point are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak receive gold certificates. You now drive to the hotel in Arusha for a hot shower and overnight at Naaz Hotel. Up to Marangu Gate at a height of (1980m) - Marangu Gate, ascending time is approximately 6 hours.

Day 8

Arusha | Kilimanjaro | Lake Manyara | Ngorongoro Crater | Tarangire

DAY 8: ARUSHA TO JRO FOR YOUR DEPARTURE Today after breakfast we provide a private transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home or continue with your safari schedule. Extension safari to Tarangire/Lake Manyara National parks, Ngorongoro Crater, and Beach holidays to Spice Islands of Zanzibar it’s available End of services. INCLUSIONS: • Transfer to/ from JRO on arrival and departure date. • Transfer from /to Arusha to Marangu gate and back. • Full board accommodation whilst on the trek. • Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner • 2 night hotel at Arusha Naaz Hotel before and after trekking • Accommodation in hut /wood designed on the mountain as per the itinerary • All park entrance fees including government taxes 18%VAT • Service of a professional English-speaking mountain guide. • Porters and skilled cook • Treated water and boiled water on the trek PRICE EXCLUDES • Tips/gratitude to the crew, we recommend to be presented direct to the crew. Betheli expedition will not collect tip on behalf of the crew unless necessary. • Anything not mentioned above. SET DEPARTURES TERMS AND CONDITIONS • A deposit of 20% ( NON-REFUNDABLE)should be paid once the booking is confirmed to guarantee the reservation of the booking. • The balance of payment 80%) is due 30 days prior to your date of arrival in Africa or safari start.(80% IS PAYABLE ON ARRIVAL) • If your booking is made and confirmed within 45 days of your arrival date, full payment will be required immediately. • No actual reservation has been made yet, unless otherwise specified. • All Net rates valid on specific dates indicated on specific Trip departure, with the exception of government park fees and flight which are subject to change anytime with / without prior notice. • If the park fees or taxes be changed with little or more on no notice, we have to increase our rates accordingly. • We may have to reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in the case of non-availability. • We recommend bookings to be made earliest time possible, for us to be able to organize everything accordingly. PASSENGER INFORMATION • Passengers arriving to Tanzania must carry a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. • Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris • Identification may be required when boarding all flights including domestic and charter flights. • Passengers should keep their passport in their carry-on bag to avoid delays BOOKING CANCELATION NOTE / PENALTY • 45 days before the beginning of the safari 100% cancellation charge is applicable from the total amount due for the safari/trip. • 60 days and above but less than 130 days a charge of 50% is applicable from the total amount due for the safaris. • 130 days and above we retain 20% booking handling charges. MOUNT KILIMANJARO TREKKING – MEALS MENU WHILE ON TREK: BREAKFAST: Fruit Juice, Fruit, Cereal / Porridge, Eggs bread / French-toast / Plain-toast / Pancakes, Sausages, Margarine, Jam / Honey, Tea / Coffee / Drinking chocolate. SNACKS: Peanuts / Crisps / Popcorn / Cookies. LUNCH: Sliced Carrot and Cucumber stripes, Avocado slices, Boiled egg, Vegetable / Meat cutlets, Sandwiches (Egg / Cheese / Tomato/ Tuna / Meat / Peanut butter), Fruit. DINNER: Soup (Mushroom /Asparagus / Chicken / Tomato / Vegetable), Bread, Salad, Rice / Pasta / Potatoes, Chicken / Meat, Mixed Vegetables (Zucchini / Carrot / French -Beans / Cabbage), Lentils, Fruit Salad, Fruit with custard, Tea / Coffee / Milo / Drinking chocolate.

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