Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike (#1/9)
Day 2: Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (#2/9) After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), 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.
Day 2: Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (#3/9) You leave the glades of the rainforest 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 effects of the altitude.
Day 3: Hike Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (#4/9) 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 “moonscapeâ€. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.
Day 4: Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut (#5/9) Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), 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.
Day 5: Hike Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to Moshi or Aru (#6/9) 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 meet you at Marangu village to drive you back to your hotel. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebratio
Day 6: Departure Day (#7/9) After breakfast in our booked hotel transfer to the airport for next destination
End of Trekking Marangu route 5 days Prices:
Items included: (#8/9) Mount Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
Professional, English-speaking guide
Mountain crew Allowance ( Guides, cook & porters)
Overnight stays in hotels and mountain huts
Meals according to the itinerary
Drinking water
All national park fees
All mentioned transfers: Airport and to the mountain
Good quality food with imaginative variety
Two bottles of mineral water for first day of climbing
Comprehensive climb briefing the evening before the trek
Rescue fee
Lightweight o
Items excluded: (#9/9) Sleeping bag
Flights
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa fees
Tips for your guides and potters
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
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