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Mt Kilimanjaro Trek via Marangu

Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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Duration

6 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Espanol, Francais, spanish

Overview

Routes

Mount Kilimanjaro trek is a 6 days event via Marangu. The mountain can be ascended through the six recognized routes Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai, and Umbwe and every route descends through Mweka.

This route also called ‘the Coca-Cola route, is more well-liked because it takes less days to complete and features permanent sleep huts at the campgrounds. The ascent night from Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak is steep and goes via Gilman’s Point. It is a quicker route that requires less time for acclimatization and has a sharper slope.
This is the only route where the ascent and descent route is shared, thus creating more traffic.

The Marangu route, is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. Additionally, It is the oldest, most well established route. Many hikers prefer the route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, due to its more gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts with dormitory style accommodation.

Best time to climb

Discover the captivating Mt. Kilimanjaro trekking track, which is decorated with natural biodiversity and provides breathtaking views. This renowned summit in Africa is known for its diverse topography, featuring snow-capped mountains rising above the plains. Though there is a particular best season to climb Uhuru Peak, this well-known African peak has much to offer throughout the year. The months of December through February and late June through October are the ideal times to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

Landscape

Traverse through diverse landscapes, from lush rain forests to barren alpine deserts. Experience the challenge and triumph of reaching Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point.
Different routes and tracks while ascending Africa’s highest mountain takes you over grasslands, tropical rain forests, alpine meadows, desert, moorlands, and snow. The weather conditions at Mt. Kilimanjaro differ throughout different seasons.
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Africas tallest peak
  • Worlds tallest free standing mountain

Itinerary

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Day 1

Marangu gate to Mandara hut
After breakfast pack everything for hiking the mountain. Your mountain guide will brief you before leaving to the gate for hiking reservations at Marangu gate-(1800m). After registrations and weighing of the luggage to
be carried by the porters, start hiking through the dense rain forest with your picnic lunch box to Mandara Huts- (2700m) distance is 8km;altitude gained is 900m and it takes 3-4hrs. Dinner and overnight at Mandara Huts.

Day 2

Mandara hut to Horombo hut

After breakfast, start the hike through the heath and moorland to Horombo huts- (3720m). The distance is 12km, altitude gained is 1020m and it takes 5-6hrs with picnic lunch box. Dinner and Overnight at Horombo Huts. The walk is not very steep but its a long walk.

Day 3

Acclimatization at Horombo hut
This will be an acclimatization day and after breakfast you will walk to Mawenzi Hut- (4600m) and to Zebra Rocks for acclimatization for 3hours. After return to Horombo Huts- (3720m) for lunch then rest. Its a relaxing day at horombo hut, only a short hiking and back to Horombo.

Day 4

Horombo hut to Kibo hut

After breakfast, begin the walk through the alpine desert to Kibo huts-(4703m). The distance is 15km, altitude gained is 983m and it takes 5-6hrs. The walk passes through semi-desert landscape on the Saddle.
Early dinner to allow an early rest to wake up at midnight for the summit packing.

Day 5

Kibo hut to Uhuru peak to Kibo hut

At midnight, have hot drink and some cookies and then begin the walk to Uhuru peak- (5895m). The distance is 6km and it will take about 6-7hrs to reach the summit. You will decide with the guides on the best time to visit the crater rim as it can either be before going to the summit or after the summit. Enjoy taking photos of the peak and the sunrise if it will be on a clear day and descend back to Kibo huts about
3-4hrs for breakfast and a short rest before continuing to Horombo huts-(3720m) where you will spend the last night on the mountain for dinner and overnight. Distance to be covered from Kibo huts to Uhuru peak is 6.25km and altitude gained is 1181m. Then distance Covered from Kibo huts to Horombo huts is 9.5km and altitude lost is 983m.

Day 6

Horombo hut to Marangu gate

After breakfast descend to Mandara huts- (2700m) for lunch then proceed on through the rain forest to Marangu gate (Distance will be 27km, about 7hrs) where you will receive your certificate for those whom will have made it to the top and catch a waiting car to drive you back to the Hotel in Moshi town for hot shower, rest and end of the climb. Distance covered 12.5km and altitude lost is 1020m.

Included/Excluded

  • Porterage
  • Rescue fee
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • Camping equipment
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)
  • Climbing gear
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Sleeping bag
  • Bath towels
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Durations

Full day (7+ hours)

Tour's Location

Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

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