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)
2012
Price: $1350/person-
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
