Day 0:
Arusha
Marangu Route
- 5 Days | 4 Nights
A five-day trip to ascend Africa’s highest peak, using the popular Marangu Route. Expect a variety of landscapes, perhaps some wildlife on the lower slopes… This six-day trip to majestic Kilimanjaro allows for extra acclimatisation time, giving you an excellent chance of reaching the snow-capped summit. You will have a private vehicle to take you to and from the mountain; on the mountain, your accommodation on this trip will be in comfortable huts.
Starting Point
Arusha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel / Lodges
Trip End
Arusha
Astro Safaris
Based in Tanzania
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Destinations
Day 1:
Mandara Hut
Day 2:
Horombo Hut
Day 3:
Kibo Hut
Day 4:
Summit
Day 5:
Marangu Gate
Full Itinerary
Day 0: Arusha
Kilimanjaro
Distance: 130km
Met on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to Hotel in Arusha for overnight stay BB. (45 km, 60-75 minutes)
Accommodation :Jevas or similar accommodations
- Optional upgrades at an extra cost available for: Tulia Hotel, Venus Hotel or Four Points by Sheraton Hotel.
Day 1: Arusha - Marangu gate - Mandara hut
Game viewing 6 – 7 hours
Drive will take you through the village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead.
Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and winding trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.
Day 2: Mandara hut - Horombo hut
After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rainforest and continue on an ascending path through the heathland, looking for giant lobelias and groundsels. Continue up into open moorlands where small shrubs are the main vegetation.
Stop halfway for lunch to enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Arrive at the Horombo Huts in the late afternoon beneath the spectacular Kibo Summit viewpoint. This is where the temperatures begin to drop.
Day 3: Horombo hut - Kibo hut
After breakfast, we continue through the dwindling heathland that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. While we stop here for lunch, and later when you cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will be starting in just a few hours.
Day 4: Kibo hut - Summit down - horombo hut
After Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 am. This is the most mentally and physically-challenging portion of the trek.
We continue our way to the summit in a switchback formation, trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead.
We ascend through heavy scree and possibly snow towards Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. You are likely to encounter snow all the way from here on your remaining 1-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak.
Day 5: Marangu gate - Arusha
After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent, stopping at Mandara Hut for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return to the Marangu Park Gate and receive your summit certificates.
As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy, and steep and we highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles. A vehicle will meet you at the gate to drive you back.
Included
Roundtrip airport transfer All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Porterage
Park fees
All activities (unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
A professional driver/guide
Drinking water on all days
All Taxes/VAT
Camping Equipment
International flights (from/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Sleeping Bag
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.
Rescue Fee
Climbing Gear
Alcohol drinks
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