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6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu route: Africa Natural Tours (For Kilimanjaro, Serengeti and Zanzibar) Tanzania safari company in Moshi

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6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu route

The best Kilimanjaro trekking time is January – February & September. July to August can be colder and November to December can be wet. April/May are not recommended, January to March are the warmest months, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning. The success rates for 6 Days Kilimanjaro climbing via Marangu with our guides are outstanding compared to the overall success rates for all climbers who attempt to reach the top. Africa Natural tours will ensure that you reach the peak by giving you experienced guides in Mount Kilimanjaro hiking. Warm clothes and walking poles are recommended as being among the secrets of successful climbers to mountain Kilimanjaro.

Day 1: Kilimanjaro National Park Gate to Mandara Hut

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register and commence the climb. In the rain-forest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys. 5,500 ft / 1,700 m to 9,000 ft / 2,740 m | 7 km | 4-5 hours | Montane Forest | Meals: Lunch and Dinner| Budget Lodging: Mandara Hut

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude. 9,000 ft / 2,700 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m | 11 km | 6-8 hours

Day 3: Horombo Hut 

| Visiting: Kilimanjaro. Rest day at Horombo Hut with optional hike by Mawenzi Peak.

Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut | Climbing: Kilimanjaro

Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heath land but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.12, 100 ft / 3,700 m to 15,400 ft / 4,700 m | 10 km | 6-8 hours | Alpine Desert |

Day 5: Kibo Camp to Summit then Horombo Hut | Climbing: Kilimanjaro

Early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.

The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Moving slowly (pole pole) and an optimistic attitude will get you there! 15,400 ft / 4,700 m to 19,300 ft / 5,895 m | 19,300 ft / 5,895 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m | 4 km up / 14 km down | 10-15 hours | Alpine Desert}.

Day 6: Horombo Hut to Moshi | Climbing: Kilimanjaro to Moshi

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

Our driver will meet you at Marangu village/gate and drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Now it is time for celebration! This will come after a nice climb for 6 days to Kilimanjaro Mountain via Marangu with the best Kilimanjaro trekking tour operators from Africa Natural Tours.

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Included items for: 6 Days Kilimanjaro climbing Marangu route

1. Hut fees

2. Mountain Guides

3. Professional, experienced, porters

4. All Park fees

5. Rescue fees

6. All meals while on the Mountain

7. Arrival and Departure transfers

8. Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees

9. Mess tents with table and chairs

10. Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food:

11. Clean, purified drinking water

12. Crisis management and safety procedures

13. Insurance and ethical treatment of porters

14. Camping Mattress

15. Emergency Evacuation by Flying Doctor Society of Africa

Excludes items for: 6 Days Kilimanjaro climbing Marangu route

1. Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival

2. Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

3. Optional Tours (short/long safari after your climb etc)

4. Tips and any items of personal nature

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