Six Days Marangu Christmas
6 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE CHRISTMAS TREKKING & HIKES KILIMANJARO
$2000-2100 USD
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Safari summary
Hiking start from 21th december to 26th December To be on top of mountain kilimanjaro on 25th december, christmas day
If you are still wondering what to do over the festive season,why not spend your Christmas on Mountain Kilimanjaro? 6 Days Marangu Route Christmas Climbing Kilimanjaro Trekking & Hikes Tanzania can be an exhilarating experience and is a perfect adventure for you and your best friend;or even you and your spouse.
Kilimanjaro,especial,is one of a kind. It is the highest mountain in Africa,and the highest free-standing mountain in the world! Also known as the roof of Africa,the mountain is quite 'walkable',in that ,it is not particularly challenging to reach the summit.Essentially,most people can do it if they are fit and healthy
About this tour
Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
Best months | All months | |
Countries | ||
Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
21 December-Marangu Gate – Mandara
Kilimanjaro
We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.
Mandara hut
22 December- Mandara Hut – Horombo
Kilimanjaro
We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks - two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Horombo hut
23 December- Horombo – Zebra Rocks
Kilimanjaro
This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Horombo Hut.
Horombo hut
24 December- Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut
Kilimanjaro
We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.
Kibo Hut
25 Decembe Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut
Kilimanjaro
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut.
Horombo Hut
26 December- Horombo Hut-Marangu
Kilimanjaro
On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.
moshi
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