Marangu
route with extra day of acclimatization on Mt Kilimanjaro
at Mount Kilimanjaro National Park in Tanzania
Mt Kilimanjaro climbing on Marangu
route with extra day for acclimatization
DAY 1: Nairobi-Moshi-
Boards shuttle bus from Nairobi at 0800 hrs and proceed
to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs
arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in
Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanajaro
airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi)
DAY 2:
Marangu
Gate (1980m) - Mandara hut (2700m)
Hiking time: 5 hoursDistance:
About 12 km'sHabitat: Montane forest Moorland
After breakfast, start
the climb through fascinating rain forests till you reach
the first hut Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut.
(9,000ft).
DAY 3:Mandara
hut (2700m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: About 15 km's Habitat:
Moorland
After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the
alpine – meadow. The altitude begins to change and
slowdown your pace while enjoying the flora and the view
of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12km
from Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (12,520
Day 4:Extra Day for acclimatization
. A
leisurely walk to The Saddle by the right hand path takes
you close to Mawenzi. This is an extra day of acclimatisation
and it's an ideal day to rest as well as walk high and
sleep low. You then return to Horombo for the night.
DAY
5: Horombo
hut (3720m) - Kibo hut (4700m)
Hiking time: 6 hours Distance:
About 15 km'sHabitat: Alpine desert
After breakfast, resume the climb, the landscape becomes
rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to Kibo
Hut. Meals and overnight at the hut. (15,520ft)
DAY
6:SUMMIT ATTEMPT!! Kibo
hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru
6 hours to descend to Horombo Distance:
6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee hrs
of the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb
the very steep part of the route to GILMANS POINT (most
difficult and tiring part). UHURU PEAK is reached within
an hour's walk along the crater rim. (19,344ft). Start
the walk along the craters rim. (19,344ft). Start the
descent to Horombo hut for overnight
DAY
7:Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu
Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: About 27 km's
Return
to a hotel in Moshi. After lunch, have a good rest, meals
and overnight at your hotel.
DAY
8: After breakfast,
depart for your next destination, which is optional, either:
(a) The National Park (This can be arranged)
(b) Kilimanjaro International Airport
(c) Arusha Town
(d) Nairobi via border town Namanga arriving at 6.30 Pm
(Tipping
guide 5 USD per day per porter and 10 USD per day to Guide)
2010
Price: $1250/person-
Making
it possible for climbers to achieve their dreams they
are commited to!
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NCLUSIVES
2 way Shuttle bus transfer: Nairobi- Moshi - Nairobi
or 2 way KIA transfers
2 transfers from Moshi to Marangu park gate -return
3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
5 days Kilimanjaro trek- Marangu
4 nights accomodation in Huts while trekking Marangu
Extra day for acclimatization on Mt Kilimanjaro on Marangu
route
First and Last night accommodation at YMCA/Buffalo hotelMoshi
-Bed and Breakfast.
All park entrance fees and government levies
English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client.
For
Group prices and private transfers please contact us.............
Pls
contact us for hotel reservations and transfers if
arriving by Nairobi airport if you wont make it with an
early flight at Nairobi airport
Mt Kilimanjaro climbing on Marangu route with extra day of Acclimatisation
at Hormbo hut
