Six Days Mount Kiilimanjaro

6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route| 2 People Sharing & Solo Price

$2020-2350 USD

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Safari summary

Marangu Route is also known as the “Coca-Cola Route”. The Marangu is the Headquarters of the park and the easiest route on the mountain. It is the only route which offers hut accommodation, suitable for people who don’t like to camp. The route takes a minimum of five days however six days is recommended. If you book 6 days expect to spend an extra day at Horombo Hut for acclimatization. The trek begins at Marangu Gate (South-East) of the mountain but also ends at the same point. The main attractions found on this route are Zebra Rocks and Mahundi Crater

About this tour

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

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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
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arusha/Moshi - Marangu Gate

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast is where our journey will start from the hotel in Arusha/Moshi to Kilimanjaro National Park gate for the necessary formalities at the gate. 8km from the gate we start the climbs through a fascinating tropical rain forest; we reach the first hut at Mandara for dinner and overnight. An alternative is to simply rest and relax the beautiful forest around the camp with the exploration of Maundi Crater Marangu Gate (1980 m) to Mandara Hut (2,727 m): 4-6 hours walking.

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Mandara to Horrombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

For that day expect the addition of 3km ascent from the previous day which means you have to walk for 11km, the first part of the walk is a steep ascent through forest, but the path soon opens out into moorland and, in clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. We arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 5-6 hours walking

Mountain Hut

Horrombo Hut (rest day/)

Kilimanjaro

For that day we will rest at Horombo Hut for acclimatization, whereby we can have an excursion to the surrounding terrain, we can walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks, We recommend drinking enough water and walking slowly! All meals for the day are provided

Mountain Hut

Horombo to Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Today we climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. About 11km ascent to 970 meters(3780-4700) These 6-7 hours walking will be taken at a slow pace until we reach Kibo Hut (4,700m), where we will spend the night in a comfortable hut. We will arrive at the mid-evening. The remainder of the day is devoted to rest or exploration of the surroundings. Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700 m.); 4-6 hours walking.

Kibo Hut to Summit( uhuru peak)

Kilimanjaro

Wake up before midnight around 22.00-24.00 hrs it is here where we begin the final challenge to the peak of Africa, pass through the Gillman’s 5,685 m.and we can continue slowly to make the three-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. Congratulations Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut (3,720 m.): 13-15 hours walking.

Mountain Hut

Horrombo Hut- Marangu gate

Kilimanjaro

Today we will descend past Mandara hut where you will take lunch, then our journey will continue to Marangu Gate, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From here you will be transferred to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Horombo hut to Marangu Gate. (5-6 hours walking).

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