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BTTKCC004:5 DAYS MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMB
-MARANGU TRAIL.
MARANGU ROUTE - 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
For normal
physically fit person, is generally the most
popular and common easier route. It is the only
one with permanent Huts {as on other routes its
mainly camping in Mountain tents}.
Marangu Gate {Alt. 1850m} - Mandara Hut {Alt.
2700m}
DAY 1: Arrive at Marangu Gate by private
transfer from Arusha, introduction to your
Guide/Porters. Thereafter Registration before
starting your climbing {hiking/trekking} for
approximately 3 to 4 hrs through the rain
forest. Picnic lunch along the route to Mandara.
On arrival leisure with hot refreshments etc.
Late afternoon walk to the Maundi Crater for
acclimatization - thereafter walking back for
dinner and overnight at the Mandara Hut.
Mandara Hut {2700m} - Horombo Hut {Alt. 3700m}
DAY 2:After breakfast, start climbing through
the Giant Savannah semi rainforest and Lobbelia's for approximately 4 to 5 hours with
picnic lunch along the route to Horombo arriving
late afternoon served with refreshments later
evening walk along the Mawenzi Route to as far
as you can manage for acclimatization purpose.
Thereafter descend back to the Horombo Hut for
dinner and overnight.
Horombo Hut {3700m} - Kibo Hut {4700m}
DAY 3:After breakfast, start climb with picnic
lunch along the route through the semidesert
areas, small glaciers, passing sunny and windy
conditions for approximately 6 to 7hrs before
arriving, almost exhausted at the Kibo Hut for
dinner and overnight - up to approximately
12.00midnight. Thereafter you are woken up ready
for your final preparation to ascend to the
summit.
Kibo Hut {4700m} - Gilmans Point { 5600m} or to
Uhuru Peak {5895m}.
DAY 4:Your final ascent start as early as
01.00hrs {1.00am} going Zig-Zag through the
thick glaciers and sandy areas up to Gilman's
Point for 6 to 7 hrs. If you wish to continue to
the Uhuru Peak {the highest Peak in Africa} is
another approx. 2 hrs away. After signing and
short rest, you start descent slowly to Kibo
Hut, for breakfast and rest for approx 1 hour
then walk down to Horombo Hut for dinner and
overnight.
DAY 5:
After breakfast, final descent Via Mandara Hut for a hot lunch arriving the
Kilimanjaro Park Gate {Marangu - gate} between
12.00noon - 13.00hrs. {at times you can arrive
as late as 16.00 hrs. After saying goodbye to
your Guide/Porters you then, transfers to
Arusha.
NOTE: A 6 day climb is often booked for those
wanting to acclimatize, this extra night is at
Horombo Hut on the way up. Extra cost per person
is USD 130.
Reserve
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