Activity

MARANGU ROUTE 6 DAYS CLIMBING
Day 1: Arrival Moshi and transfer to karanga river lodge for overnight stay B/B

Day 2: Mandara Hut (Full board)
After having your breakfast in your lodge we will drive to Marangu park gate for the necessary formalities at the gate. We start the climbs through fascinating tropical rain forest; we reach the first hut at Mandara for lunch, dinner and overnight.
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,720 m) 4 hours walking

Day 3:Mandara hut to Horrombo Hut (Full board)
Today 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 Hut.Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 4-6 hours walking.

Day 4: Horombo full day acclimatization
Elevation Gain and Loss: 880 meters, 2,900 feet
Day three is an acclimatization day. We suggest hiking all the way to Mawenzi Hut to allow for maximum acclimatization. The hike will increase your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak, and also reward you with magnificent views of Kibo. Return to Horombo for a late lunch. Spend the afternoon and evening relaxing at Horombo.

Day 5:Horombo to Kibo Hut (Full board)
Today we climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. 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.
There is no running water at Kibo Hut. The rest of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent at mid night.
Horrombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700 m.); 4-6 hours walking.

Day 6: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horrombo Hut (Full board)
Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 m. Then we continue slowly to make the one hour trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a sun rise we descend to Kibo Hut is amazingly fast, and we stop at Kibo Hut for a breakfast, we continue to descend to reach Horrombo Hut.
Kibo Hut – Summit to Horombo Hut (3,720 m)

Day 7: Horrombo Hut via mandara to marangu gate back moshi
Today we will descend past Mandara hut to Marangu Park gate, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From here you will be transferred to moshi at Panama hotel for overnight. Horombo hut to Marangu Gate. (6 hours walking).

The tour above will cost per person the us dollars 1600$

Kilimanjaro Climb Includes:
• Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees and Spanish mountain guide
• Hotel Lodging the night before and the night after the climb. B/B
• Transfer from your hotel to starting point of your climb, and return to your hotel after your climb
• Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
• All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, and hut fees
• Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
• Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only
• Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
• Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
• Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
• Hut fees
• Water for washing up daily
• Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp.
• Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt

Kilimanjaro Climb Excludes:
• Flights and airport taxes
• Items of a personal nature
• Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook
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