6 Days Marangu Route
MARANGU ROUTE 6 DAY begins and ends in Marangu.
In this Kilimanjaro climb 6 Days Marangu Route. You arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro Airport, there will be a private transfer waiting at the airport to pick up you to Marangu.
All airport transfers are the part of the package, no extra fee is required.
MARANGU ROUTE 6 DAY begins and ends in Marangu.
Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania
Staying at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort, which is a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare you for the adventure.
Gathering 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 Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort: 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 National Park gate for the necessary formalities at the gate. We start the climb through 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.
Day 6: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horrombo (Full Board)
Furthermore, you will 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. Which 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.
Horrombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700 m.); 4-6 hours walking.
OUR STANDARD PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees
Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha and Arusha 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 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)
Flying Doctor Service
EXCLUDED FROM ABOVE PACKAGE RATES:
Flights and airport taxes
Items of a personal nature
So, there will be compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook (average tip is anything from US $230 to US $ 300 per hiker.
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)
Tips and any items of personal nature.