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5 days Marangu
route: Africa Natural
Tours (For Kilimanjaro, Serengeti and Zanzibar) Tanzania safari company in
Moshi
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Wildlife safaris, Mountain climbing, Cultural tourism and Beach holidays
in East Africa
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5 days Marangu
route
Also known as
the “Coca-Cola” route, the Marangu route approaches Kilimanjaro from the
southeast. It is the oldest, most well established route. Marangu route is most
favored because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given
its gradual slope and direct path. Marangu is the only route which offers
sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations. There are 60 bunk beds each at
Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied
with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts
have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets
and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water
at Kibo Hut. Also available for consumption are soft drinks, bottled water, and
beer (not included in price hereunder).
DAY 0: Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International
Airport
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport
where you will be met at the airport and be transferred to the Hotel in Moshi at
Kilimanjaro Crain for overnight
Day 1: Drive to
Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the
Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb.
Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi
Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and
Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and
Colobus monkeys. Elevation:
1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat:
Montane Forest Meals: LD
Day 2: Hike
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
You leave the glades of the rain-forest 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 groundsels.
You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude. Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to
3700m/12,200ft Distance: 12km/7.5mi Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Heath land
Meals: BLD
Day 3: Hike
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
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. Elevation:
3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft. Distance:
9km/5.5mi Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert Meals: BLD
Day 4: Hike
Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am),
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, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at
every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and
family. 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. Going slowly “pole pole”
and an optimistic attitude will get you there! Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3700m/12,200ft Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi
down Habitat: Alpine Desert Meals: BLD
Day 5: Hike
Horombo Hut to trail head, drive 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). A
vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel
in Moshi (about 1 hour). Elevation:
3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft Distance:
20km/12.5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat:
Forest Meals: B
Standard package Included:
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport. (private)
- Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT on tour fees & services Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Accommodation at the hotel, 2 nights at the hotel in Moshi at Kilimanjaro Crain which include bed & breakfast.
Not Included:
- Flights
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- A doctor for the group
- Tips to mountain crew
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra (US$100 per toilet + toilet tent)
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