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5 Days Marangu route Kilimanjaro
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5 Days Marangu route Kilimanjaro climb
If you are the first time climber and you want to climb Kilimanjaro
in few days, here I have suggested you climb Kilimanjaro via the easy Marangu
route. Our 5 Days Marangu route itinerary is the only uncomplicated to
Uhuru peak on Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing because of its gentle slopes but need
optional acclimatization day that one can reschedule to 6 days. The Marangu
route is known as Coca-Cola Route meaning simple like Coca cola. However it is
the only route on the mountain which offers accommodation in sleeping huts and
serves beverages like Coca-Cola on the way.
Itinerary: 7 Days Marangu route Kilimanjaro climb (5 Days on
Mountain)
Day 1: Arrive in Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
You
will be picked up and transferred to Keys Hotel in Moshi followed by briefing
from your mountain guide and rest on FB accommodation plan
Day 2: We leave Moshi to Kilimanjaro gate – Mandara Hut.
Take a short drive from Moshi or Arusha town
to the Kilimanjaro Park Gate (1,830 m.) lies at the edge of Marangu, which is
an attractive village with many small coffee and banana plantations. After
completing the entrance formalities, we climb up through attractive and
unspoiled forest to reach the clearing containing Mandara Hut (2,700 m.). The volcanic remains of Maundi Crater are
nearby, and make a good afternoon excursion. An alternative is to rest and
enjoy the beautiful forest. There is a rich birdlife at the huts and monkeys
are often seen as well. [3-5 hours walking to Mandara Hut] 5 days Marangu route
Day 3: We leave Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
The
first part of the walk is a steep ascent through forest, but the path soon
opens out into grassy moorland and, in clear weather, there are good views of
Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. We climb steadily through the moorland zone, containing
giant heather and occasional stands of groundsel, to eventually reach Horombo Hut (3,720 m.). Sunrises and
sunsets here are often very stunning, the site is close to the glaciated dome
of Kibo, and there is a real sense of being above the clouds. [4-6 hours
walking from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut]
Day 4: We leave Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut through Desert
Saddle
We
climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and
Kibo. The terrain changes to screed and there is a palpable sense of high
altitude wilderness. We usually reach Kibo
Hut (4,700 m.) at the bottom of the crater wall by midday and the
afternoon is free (to contemplate the summit ascent!!). The remainder of the
day is spent resting and eating in preparation for the final climb before a
very early night! [4-5 hours walking from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut]
Day 5: We leave Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut
We will start our ascent by torchlight at
about 1 a.m. so that we can be up at Gillman’s
Point by sunrise. The initial climb is steep over loose volcanic screen,
but there are some well-graded zigzag and a slow but steady pace will have us
up to Gillman’s (5,685 m.) in about five or six hours. We will rest there and
spend some time taking in the sunrise. Those who are still feeling strong can
make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak
(5,896 m.), passing close to the spectacular glaciers that still occupy most of
the summit area. The descent is surprisingly fast and we return to Horombo Hut for the night. [11-15
hours walking from Kibo Hut to
Gillman’s Point]
Day 6: Safari to Kilimanjaro Retrace through Forest
We retrace our steps with a pleasant moorland
walk to Mandara and then a lovely
forest walk to the National Park gates to Moshi or Arusha town. The
greenness and lushness of the forest is quite a stunning contrast to the summit
day, and it really makes you realize how varied the scenery on Kilimanjaro
really is. [5-6 hours walking]
We
recommend you can extend your stay a little breeze on Zanzibar beaches or
Ngorongoro Crater safari from at least 2 days.
Day 7: End of services, you will transfer to Airport for
your flight back home
End of 5 day Kilimanjaro climb Marangu route Price—US$
Included in this tour:
- 2 nights’ accommodation at Keys Hotel in Moshi
- All nights’ accommodation in Huts 5
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides 5
- All Park fees and Rescue fees. 5 Days
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Arrival and Departure transfers
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food:
- Clean, purified drinking water:
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters:
- Sleeping Mattress
Excludes:
- Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
- Tips and any items of personal nature.
Success is what we want during our climb. We are prepared for any urgent situation and also have in place a complete evacuation procedure in case of altitude sickness. We carry first aid supplies, supplement summit and Pulse (Ox meters).
All customers are required to have fully comprehensive
travel insurance. The policy needs to be legitimate from the date that the
initial order is placed so as to provide cover for a cancellation prior to
departure.
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more information visit www.africanaturaltours.com
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