The Marangu route is perhaps the easiest and
most comfortable route to reach the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. The route is
well-developed and the climb is constant and moderate. Only the approach to the
summit is the exception as it is slightly more demanding. The accommodation on
this tour is in simple mountain huts, which might be an advantage compared to
the camping routes.
5
DAYS MARANGU ROUTE ON KILIMANJARO
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.
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Elevation:
1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
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Distance:
8km/5mi
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Hiking
Time: 3-4 hours
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Habitat:
Montane Forest
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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 grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.
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Elevation:
2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
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Distance:
12km/7.5mi
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Hiking
Time: 5-6 hours
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Habitat:
Heathland
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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 heathland but then disappears
into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.
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Elevation:
3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
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Distance:
9km/5.5mi
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Hiking
Time: 5-6 hours
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Habitat:
Alpine Desert
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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!
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Elevation:
4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
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Down
to 3700m/12,200ft
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Distance:
6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
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Hiking
Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
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Habitat:
Alpine Desert
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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 or Arusha
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Elevation:
3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
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Distance:
20km/12.5mi
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Hiking
Time: 4-5 hours
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Habitat:
Forest
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Meals:
B
The price start from $2400
Mount Kilimanjaro
Includes
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Quality,
waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
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2
Nights accommodation
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Professional,
experienced, mountain guides:
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All
Park fees
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Rescue
fees
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All
meals while on the Mountain
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Arrival
and Departure transfers
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Guides,
Porters, cook salaries and park fees
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Quality
Mess tents with table and chairs:
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Large
portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food:
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Clean,
purified drinking water:
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Crisis
management and safety procedures:
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Fair
and ethical treatment of porters:
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Sleeping
Mattress:
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Emergency
Evacuation by Flying Doctor Society of Africa:
Excludes:
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Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
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Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
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Meals not listed above
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Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc.)
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Tips and any items of personal nature.
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