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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)
2006
Price: $1050/person-Park fees have been increased
Making
it possible for climbers to achieve their dreams they are commited to!
Pls
read more about the huts/Accomodation
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
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