MOUNT KILIMANJARO-MARANGU ROUTE 6 DAYS ITINERARY

MARANGU ROUTE begins and ends in Moshi.

Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro Airport; there will be a private transfer waiting at the airport to pick up you to Moshi.

DAY1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA:

We stay at Keys hotel, which is a beautiful hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare you for the adventure.

We will gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.

We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

Dinner and overnight at Keys hotel: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast included.

DAY 2: MANDARA HUT (FULL BOARD)

After having your breakfast we will make a short journey from your hotel in Marangu to the National Park gate for the necessary formalities at the gate. We start the climb through the fascinating tropical rain forest; we reach the first hut at Mandara for dinner and overnight. An alternative is to simply rest and relax the beautiful forest around the camp.

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,700 m): 5-6 hours walking.

DAY 3: HORROMBO HUT (FULL BOARD)

Today the first part of the walk is a steep ascent through the forest, but the path soon opens out into moorland and, in clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

We arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp.

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 4-6 hours walking.

DAY 4: HORROMBO HUT (FULL BOARD)

Today we walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks, this extra day and night will be spent at Horombo Hut for additional acclimatization. We recommend drinking enough water and walking slowly! All meals for the day are provided at the Horrombo hut.

Horombo hut to further improve our acclimatization.

DAY 5: KIBO HUT (FULL BOARD)

Today we climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. These 6-7 hours walking will be taken at a slow pace until we reach Kibo Hut (4,700m), where we will spend the night in a comfortable hut.

There is no running water at Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.

Horrombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700 m.); 4-6 hours walking.

DAY 6: KIBO HUT TO SUMMIT TO HORROMBO HUT (FULL BOARD)

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three hour round trip from here, along with the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m, is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Kiko Hut is amazingly fast, and we stop at Kibo Hut for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horrombo Hut.

Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut (3,720 m.): 13-15 hours walking.

DAY 7: HORROMBO HUT (FULL BOARD)

Today we will descend past Mandara hut to Marangu National Park, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From here you will be transferred to Moshi at Keys hotel for dinner and overnight.

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate. (6-7 hours walking).

Dinner and overnight at Keys hotel: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast included.

DAY 8: DEPARTING DAY:

After saying bye to our team of guides, then you need a private departure transfer, which is included from Moshi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB INCLUDES:

• Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees

• Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport

• Hotel Lodging the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included (double occupancy)

• With bed dinner and breakfast

• Transfer from your hotel to the starting point for your climb and return to your hotel after your climb

• Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food

• All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits.

• Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)

• Emergency Oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid)

• Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)

• Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters, and cook

• Salaries for the mountain crew as per guidelines set by the Kilimanjaro National Park

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain

• Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress

• Water for washing up daily

• Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp.

• Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt

• A comprehensive Climbing Kilimanjaro travel info pack

• Flying Doctor Service

KILIMANJARO CLIMB EXCLUDES:

• Flights and airport taxes

• Items of a personal nature

• Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook (average tip is anything from US $ 250 to US $ 300 per hiker – depending on the number of days / how many hikers in the group and route chosen)

• South African passport holders do NOT require a visa for Tanzania, however, most other nationalities require a visa for Tanzania

• Health requirements (Yellow Fever compulsory if traveling to Tanzania recommended)

• Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.

• Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania