6 DAY MARANGU ITINERARY

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Tour Details

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you are met after passing through customs. Transfer to your booked hotel  and have a comprehensive briefing and equipment check with your climbing manager and your guide.

 

Departure & Return Location

Kilimanjaro International Airport (Google Map)

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes

  • Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
  • Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide
  • Proper Ration of Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)
  • Airport Transfers
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Drinking water and Full Board Meals
  • All National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT
  • Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
  • Gate Transfers
  • Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder

Price Excludes

  • Flight
  • Accommodation before and after trekking.
  • VISA fees
  • Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for Recommendation
  • Gamow Bag
  • Medication
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Tips for porters and mountain crew (20% Industry Standard Recommended)
  • Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
  • Additional lodge nights if early descent from the mountain $100 per room

CREW LIST IDEA FOR 2 CLIENT IS PER BELLOW:

  • 1 Lead guide
  • 1 Assistant guide
  • 1 Cook
  • 1 Waiter
  • 6 Regular porters
Itinerary

Day 1Trek

Arusha to Marangu gate – Mandara Hut

Altitude gain:6,046 ft to 8,858’ ft; Hiking time: 4-5 hours, 5 miles

After registering at the Kilimanjaro National Park gate you’ll take your first step toward your goal – the roof of Africa. You’ll be hiking through the montane forest, a lush, biodiverse zone, and home to the endemic flower Impatiens Kilimajari. Keep an eye out for blue and colobus monkeys and listen to the birdsong, the avifauna here is prolific. You may even catch a glimpse of Hartlaub’s Turaco, a stunning brightly coloured resident. After reaching Mandara Hut you could take a walk over to the Maundi crater or just relax and enjoy the scenery.

Accommodations: Accommodations :Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 2Horombo Hut

We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

  • Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft
  • Altitudes (m): 2720m to 3720m
  • Distance: 12 km/7 miles
  • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
  • Habitat: Heath

Day 3To Mawenzi Ridge/Acclimatization day

This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Horombo Hut.

Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge

  • Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,400 ft
  • Altitudes (m): 3720m to 4390m
  • Distance: 5 km/3 miles
  • Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
  • Habitat: Heath
  • Mawenzi Ridge to Horombo Hut
  • Elevation (ft): 14,400 ft to 12,205
  • Altitudes (m): 4390m to 3720m
  • Distance: 5 km/3 miles
  • Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
  • Habitat: Heath

Day 4Kibo Hut

We climb gradually then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

  • Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft
  • Altitudes (m): 3720m to 4720m
  • Distance: 10 km/6 miles
  • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 5Uhuru peak

You will wake up at 11pm for tea, snacks and dress warm, Very early in the morning at 12am, we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft/5685m), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. You will hike for I hour to Stella point (18800ft/5756m),  Finally you will arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut for nap and brunch, Later in the evening; we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned long sleep.

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

  • Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
  • Altitudes (m): 4720m to 5895m
  • Distance: 6 km/4 miles
  • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
  • Habitat: Arctic
  • Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
  • Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft
  • Altitudes (m): 5895m to 3720m
  • Distance: 16 km/10 miles
  • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Heath

Day 6Descend to Marangu gate

On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Arusha. https://www.silentlodges.com/.

Destination: Marangu gate

  • Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
  • Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
  • Altitudes (m): 3720m to 1890m
  • Distance: 20 km/12 miles
  • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
  • Habitat: Rain Forest
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