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Mt. Kilimanjaro climb
Marangu route
Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb
This is Africa's highest mountain and the most awesome
sight. Snowcapped and not yet extinct, at (5895m /
91340ft), it is surrounded by rain forest and is home to
many animals such as Elephants, Buffaloes, Rhinos,
Leopards, and Monkeys. Monkeys and Elands are the only
animals that can be seen at the summits of Mawenzi and
Kibo Peaks. The snow-capped peak, the dream of scaling
the summit, watching dawn break and gazing out over the
vast African wildlife, plains and bush land is an
experience not to be missed. Kilimanjaro can be trekked
at any time of the year, however, there is usually a lot
of rain during April, May and November which makes
trekking even more challenging.
MARANGU ROUTE MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMB 7 DAYS
Duration: 5-6 Days Total hiking distance: About 96 km's
Stand on the top of a mountain and hear every "voice" in
the world !!!
It takes about 5 days to climb Kilimanjaro, which is the
highest mountain in Africa and
one of the largest extinct volcanoes. Any physically fit
person can climb it. No climbing experience is
necessary. The mountain climb can be in any month except
during long rains in April and May. The best months are
January to March and August to October usually with
cloudless days. There are two peaks: Mawenzi-5149m and
Kibo–5895m.
DAY 1: Nairobi-Moshi
Boards shuttle bus from Nairobi at 0800 hrs and proceed
to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at
1400hrs arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight at a
hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanajaro airport and
transfer to hotel in Moshi)
DAY 2: Marangu Gate (1980m) - Mandara hut (2700m)
Hiking time: 5 hours Distance: About 12 km's Habitat:
Montane forest Moorland
After breakfast, start the climb through fascinating
rain forests till you reach the first hut Mandara. Meals
and overnight at the hut. (9,000ft).
DAY 3: Mandara hut (2700m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: About 15 km's Habitat:
Moorland
After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the
alpine – meadow. The altitude begins to change and
slowdown your pace while enjoying the flora and the view
of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the Horombo Hut
12km from Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut.
(12,520ft).
DAY 4: Horombo hut (3720m) - Kibo hut (4700m)
Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: About 15 km'sHabitat:
Alpine desert
After breakfast, resume the climb, the landscape becomes
rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to
Kibo Hut. Meals and overnight at the hut. (15,520ft)
DAY 5:SUMMIT ATTEMPT!! Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak
(5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru
6 hours to descend to Horombo Distance:
6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee hrs
of the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb
the very steep part of the route to GILMANS POINT (most
difficult and tiring part). UHURU PEAK is reached within
an hour's walk along the crater rim. (19,344ft). Start
the walk along the craters rim. (19,344ft). Start the
descent to Horombo hut for overnight
DAY 6: Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: About 27 km's
Return to a hotel in Moshi. After lunch, have a good
rest, meals and overnight at your hotel.
DAY 7: After breakfast, depart for your next
destination, which is optional, either:
(a) The National Park (This can be arranged)
(b) Kilimanjaro International Airport
(c) Arusha Town
(d) Nairobi via border town Namanga arriving at 6.30 Pm
INCLUSIVES
2 way Shuttle bus transfer: Nairobi- Moshi - Nairobi or
2 way KIA transfers
2 transfers from Moshi to Marangu park gate -return
3 meals per day while trekking -
Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
5 days Kilimanjaro trek- Marangu
4 nights accommodation in Huts while trekking Marangu
First and Last night accommodation at YMCA/Buffalo hotel
Moshi -Bed and Breakfast.
All park entrance fees and government levies
English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client.
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