Marangu Kilimanjaro trekking
5 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing via Marangu route
$1375-1900 USD
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Safari summary
The route approaches the mount from the southeast, it is considered to be the easiest route among the five climbing routes due to its gradual slope and the direct path. It is considered to be the oldest, well established and the only route that offers facilities such as sleeping huts which are in dormitory-style, the huts have its bunk beds at Mandara, Kibo, and Horombo Huts. There are suppliers of mattresses and pillows but still, there is a need for sleeping bags to be carried with the guest. Apart from the pillows and mattresses the huts are also equipped with dining halls and equipped washrooms. There are on consumption availabilities such as soft drinks, water, and beers but these are not included in the mentioned price.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Rock climbing
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Moshi - Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut
Kilimanjaro
This is the first da y of the adventure. After the morning breakfast from the hotel, you will be picked up to go to the office for briefing, equipment check and then starts the journey to the gate where you will finish up with the gate formalities before starting the hike up to the Mandara Hut. There will be an experienced mountain guide, chefs and porters to accompany you through this journey.
Mandara to Horombo hut
Kilimanjaro
On this day, you are ascending through the open moorland up to the Horombo hut. From this post, you will start to have the feeling of the altitude changing. You will be able to see lobelias, groundsels, the great view of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo. This hike will take about 5 - 6 hours and a distance of 12km. Once you reach Horombo Hut, you will be able to take a nice hot shower and get some rest for the next day,
Horombo to Kibo Hut
Kilimanjaro
Today you will be passing the last water point and from there the venture will be deep walking to the Kilimanjaro saddle which is the way between the two peaks which are Kibo and Mawenzi. This hike will take you 5 - 7 hours with a distance of 9.5km. When arriving at the Kibo Hut, you will be able to enjoy a great dinner.
Summit day
Kilimanjaro
You will be leaving just after midnight at around 02:00 am to start climbing to the summit on steep heavy scree or sometimes snow up to Gilman’s point, which is located on the crater rim. From there you will be ascending to the Uhuru peak . You will spend a short time here and from there you will be descending through Kibo to the Horombo encampment. You will then return to Horombo Huts to get some well-deserved rest
Horombo - Marangu Gate - Moshi
Kilimanjaro
After having your morning breakfast, you will continue descending, passing through the Mandara Huts and then continue descending to the Marangu gate where you started the adventures and from there you will find the office team waiting for you to be picked and driven back to Moshi.
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