5 Days Mt.kilimanjaro Climbing - Marangu Route

Package Overview

Tour Overview
Known as the "Coca-Cola" route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations. The minimum days required for this route is five, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that time period is quite low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended when climbing Klimanjaro using the Marangu route.Items of a personal nature
Tips for guides, porters and cook
Personal Hiking/Trekking gears (Some Gears are available for Rent)
Snacks & personal medicine
Flights
Laundry Services
Tanzania Entry visa
Private Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is $ 70 per trip
Optional tours (Short safari after climb can be arranged with extra cost1-131-12

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut.

  Take a short drive from Moshi town to the Kilimanjaro Park Gate (1,830 m.) lies at the edge of Marangu, which is an attractive village with many small coffee and banana plantations.
  After completing the entrance formalities, we climb up through attractive and unspoiled forest to reach the clearing containing Mandara Hut (2,700 m.). The volcanic remains of Maundi Crater are nearby, and make a good afternoon excursion. An alternative is to rest and enjoy the beautiful forest. There is a rich birdlife at the huts and monkeys are often seen as well. [3-5 hours walking to Mandara Hut]

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 2 : Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

  The first part of the walk is a steep ascent through forest, but the path soon opens out into grassy moorland and, in clear weather, there are good views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. We climb steadily through the moorland zone, containing giant heather and occasional stands of groundsel, to eventually reach Horombo Hut (3,720 m.). Sunrises and sunsets here are often very stunning, the site is close to the glaciated dome of Kibo, and there is a real sense of being above the clouds. [4-6 hours walking from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut]

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 3 : Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

  We climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The terrain changes to screed and there is a palpable sense of high altitude wilderness. We usually reach Kibo Hut (4,700 m.) at the bottom of the crater wall by midday and the afternoon is free (to contemplate the summit ascent!!). The remainder of the day is spent resting and eating in preparation for the final climb before a very early night! [4-5 hours walking from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut]

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 4 : Summit Day Then Down to Horombo Hut

  We will start our ascent by torchlight at about 1 a.m. so that we can be up at Gillman’s Point by sunrise. The initial climb is steep over loose volcanic screen, but there are some well-graded zigzag and a slow but steady pace will have us up to Gillman’s (5,685 m.) in about five or six hours. We will rest there and spend some time taking in the sunrise. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m.) passing close to the spectacular glaciers that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent is surprisingly fast and we return to Horombo Hut for the night. [11-15 hours walking from Kibo Hut to Gillman’s Point]

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5 : Horombo Hut - Moshi

  After breakfast,we will start with a pleasant moorland walk to Mandara and then a lovely forest walk to the National Park gates to Moshi town.
  The greenness and lushness of the forest is quite a stunning contrast to the summit day, and it really makes you realize how varied the scenery on Kilimanjaro really is. [5-6 hours walking]

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Inclusions

• Hotel

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Exclusions

• Items of a personal nature
• Tips for guides, porters and cook
• Personal Hiking/Trekking gears (Some Gears are available for Rent)
• Snacks & personal medicine
• Flights
• Laundry Services
• Tanzania Entry visa
• Private Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is $ 70 per trip
• Optional tours (Short safari after climb can be arranged with extra cost

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

• Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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