KILIMANJARO CLIMBING VIA MARANGU ROUTE
MARANGU ROUTE TREK 6 DAYS.
DAY 1
Marangu Gate (1800M) to Mandara Hut (2720M)
Transfer from your accommodations in Moshi to reach Marangu gate for registration. Start ascending up the mountain with guides, porters and cooks through the tropical rainforest. Continue with the trail to reach Mandara hut which provides accommodations like dining halls and toilets. Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.
Distance: 8 Kilometers.
Time: 4 Hours walking.
Zone: Rain forest.
DAY 2
Mandara Hut (2720M) to Horombo Hut (3720M)
Hike through the rain forest for first stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi.Proceed into the moorland zone which will lead you to Horombo hut and arrive in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.
Distance: 11 Kilometers.
Time: 6 Hours walking.
Zone: Moorland.
DAY 3
Relaxation/ Acclimatization day at Horombo Hut
Use this day to relax at the campsite and acclimatize at zebra rocks. Is only about one hour to and from the campsite. Is advised to use this opportunity to adjust your body to the high altitude about 100Mamsl from the campsite and it can help to avoid the headache and other mountain sickness (AMS).
DAY 4
Horombo Hut (3720Mamsl) to Kibo Hut (4720Mamsl)
Climb through the alpine desert into the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi peak. The trail leads to Kibo Hut to arrive in the mid-day. Take the rest of the day off resting and gaining energy for the final summit. Lunch at the hut or packed from the cook and clean drinking water. It’s advised to sleep early as 19:00 for then summit.
Distance: 9 Kilometers.
Time: 6 Hours walking.
Zone:Alpine desert.
DAY 5
Kibo Hut (4720Mamsl) to Uhuru Peak (5895Mamsl) to Horombo Hut (3720m)
Wake up around 23:00 for adding more warm clothes and headlamps. Leave the camp and start summiting by midnight into the glacial zone. The path leads to Gilman’s point (5681Mamsl) after a6 hour walk to arrive at sunrise. Take another 1:30 hour to Uhuru Peak 5895Mamsl the roof of Africa. Have time for pictures and a little rest while at the summit. After resting for awhile, start the descending to Kibo hut and will take 3 hours till to get to the hut for the short rest and lunch. After a short rest and lunch start repack all stiffs and start to descend to Horombo hut again “pole pole”.
Distance: 9 Kilometers.
Time: 4 Hours walking.
Zone: Moorland.
DAY 6
Horombo Hut (3720Mamsl) to Marangu Gate (1800Mamsl)
Leave from the moorland environment, heading towards mandara hut for water brake. Proceed with the trail to reach the final destination at marangu gate. Upon arrival, show appreciation to the team by tipping guides, porters and cook. Get awarded with certificates whereby golden certificates are given to hikers who reached Uhuru peak and green certificates for Gilman’s point hikers. Drive back to Moshifor hot shower and much celebrations.
Distance: 19 Kilometers.
Time: 5 Hours walking.
PRICE INCLUDES
Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
2 nights of accommodation in Moshi.
Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate.
Park entry fees.
Camping fees.
Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees.
18% VAT on tour fees & services.
4 Season mountain tents.
Double layered Sleeping Mats.
Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters.
3 hot meals daily while on the mountain.
Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek.
Hot water for washing.
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO).
Government taxes.
Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter.
Emergency first-aid kit.
PRICE EXCLUDES
Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
Travel insurance.
Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 70 for the entire trek.
Flights.
Laundry (Available at hotel).
Personal items and toiletries.
Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain).