Kilimanjaro Marangu Route, 5 days The Marangu Route is probably followed by 90% of all climbers. The trek starts at Marangu gate. Porters will carry all your personal items, equipment and supplies and a cook prepares your meals.
Marangu route has a well defined path, which has been well set out and where most obstacles have been modified to make it friendly.
This is a very scenic route with good views of Mawenzi and excellent prospects for viewing wildlife and to reach the summit.
Day 1 JRO Airport - Moshi Town
Arrival at JRO/Nairobi Airport in the evening, met by Tambuga representative, then make a transfer to Moshi Town Hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Briefing about the Kilimanjaro climb by your guide. Kilimanjaro Crane Hotel (BB)
Day 2 Moshi Town - Marangu Gate - Mandara hut
Pick Up from Kilimanjaro Crane Hotel in Moshi Town, do some brief shopping around town before leaving the town to Marangu Gate for the first section of the climb through the mountain forest to Mandara Hut (alt.2750m) taking 3 to 4 hours. Mandara Hut (alt. 2750m)
Day 3 Mandara Hut - Horombo hut
Leaving the forest, you trek along a good path through open grassy moor land to reach Horombo Hut (alt.3700m) taking 5 to 7 hours.
Day 4 Horombo Hut - Kibo hut
Continue ascending past 'the last water point' traversing the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi to Kibo Hut (alt. 4700m) taking 5 to 7 hours.
Day 5 Kibo Hut - Horombo Hut
An early start for the summit on steep and heavy scree up to Gilman's Point (alt.5681m) on the crater rim to arrive in time for sunrise. Continue on to Uhuru Peak (alt. 5896m), the highest point in Africa. Descend to Horombo Hut for Overnight taking 7 to 8 hours ascent and 4 to 7 hours descent. Horombo Hut (alt.3700m)
Day 6 Horombo Hut - Mweka Gate
Descend the mountain to Mweka Gate, where you will get your certificates, taking 5 to 7 hours to be met by your vehicle which will transport you to Moshi Town. Kilimanjaro Crane Hotel (HB)
Day 7 Moshi Town - JRO/ Nairobi Airport
After short relaxation in your Hotel or short walk around town take a transfer to Kilimanjaro/Nairobi International Airport for your flight. Or proceed with the second part of your Tanzanian/ Kenya holiday.
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Includes
Destination transfers, all meals during the tracking (breakfast, lunch and dinner), other meals mentioned, drinking water, accommodations (hotel and tents), knowledgeable guide, porters, cook, rescue and entrance fee to the National Park.
Excludes
International Flights, visa
Insurance
Beverages
Personal things like sleeping bag, rucksack, footwear, other clothing etc.
Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication.
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing
