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Marangu
Route:
Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania (Can be via Arusha, Namanga or Kilimanjaro
Airport). Transfer from Arusha or KIA (Kilimanjaro International
Airport) for Marangu, at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dinner and
overnight at the Kibo Hotel, Marangu Hotel or Mountain Inn.
Day 2: To Mandara Hut, 1700m to 2740m, 5500ft to 9000ft, 7 km, 4-5
hours, Montane Forest. After breakfast and briefing, drive to the
Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register and commence the
climb. Walk through the rain forest to the Mandara encampment located
at 9000 ft/ 2740 m. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see
the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rain
forest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colubus
monkeys.
Day 3: To Horombo Camp, 2700m to 3700m, 9000ft to 12,100ft, 11 km, 6-8
hours. Heathland After about 1 hour, you will 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 will start to feel
the affects of the altitude. If you wish to extend you trek, here you
can spend an extra day resting at Horombo or climbing the small peak of
Mawenzi.
Day 4: To Kibo Camp, 3700m to 4700m, 12,100ft to 15,400ft, 10 km, 6-8
hours. Alpine Desert 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.
Day 5: To Summit and Horombo, 4700m to 5895m, (and down to 3700m). We
Climb 15,400ft to 19,300ft, (and descend to 12,100ft), 4 km up / 14 km
down, 10-15 hours. Alpine Desert 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 at 18640 ft / 5861 m
(4-7 hours). Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the
highest point in Africa: 19340 ft / 5895 m (1-2 hours). Unbelievable
views at every turn. Get your picture taken at the summit to show your
friends. From here, we now descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at
Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment for dinner and a
tired but happy overnight (1-2 hours).
Day 6: To Moshi, 3700m to 1700m, 12,100ft to 5500ft, 18km, 5-7 hours.
After breakfast. A steady descent takes us down through moorland to
Mandara Hut (2,700m.), the first stopping place at the Marangu route.
Continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the
National Park gate at Marangu (1,830 m.). 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 the Springlands Hotel in Moshi. Don't forget to tip your
guides and porters. It is time for celebration! Dinner and overnight at
the Kibo Hotel, Marangu Hotel or Mountain Inn.
Day 7: Depart/ Onward Travel Arrangement. After breakfast, depart for
your next destination to:
- The National Parks
- Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Arusha or
- Namanga if proceeding to Nairobi, Kenya
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transport in 9 seater Tour Van with pop up roof and fitted with Hi-Fi
radio
- Experienced driver guide
- Full board accommodation (Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) in all
the lodges in the park
- All park entrance fees
- All Government taxes and levies
- Game drives
- Drivers Allowances
- Airport Transfer
Price Excludes:
- Accommodation in Nairobi
- International flight to and from Nairobi.
- Personal expenses like Visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, tips
- All the supplements and child discounts
- Balloon safaris and a visit to the Masai village
- Lunch at the Carnivore
Minimum
Price Per person: $1173
Maximum Price Per Person: $1400
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