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Mt. Kilimanjaro : Marangu Route

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Detailed Trip Description

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}.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Arusha

 
Marangu Gate {Alt. 1850m} - Mandara Hut {Alt. 2700m}
Private Car Service

Arrive at Marangu Gate by private transfer from Arusha, introduction to your Guide/Porters.

Arusha Private Car Service picture
Hiking

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.

Relaxation

On arrival leisure with hot refreshments etc.

Arusha Relaxation picture
Camping

Late afternoon walk to the Maundi Crater for acclimatization - thereafter walking back for dinner and overnight at the Mandara Hut.


Day 2 - On Foot

 
Mandara Hut {2700m} - Horombo Hut {Alt. 3700m}
Hiking

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.
Horombo Hut {3700m} - Kibo Hut {4700m}

Camping

Thereafter descend back to the Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.


Day 3 - On Foot

 
Horombo Hut {3700m} - Kibo Hut {4700m}
Hiking

After breakfast, start climb with picnic lunch along the route through the semi desert areas, small glaciers, passing sunny and windy conditions for approximately 6 to 7hrs.

Camping

Arrive 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.


Day 4 - On Foot

 
Kibo Hut {4700m} - Gilman's Point { 5600m} or to Uhuru Peak {5895m}.
Hiking

Your final ascent start as early as 01.00hrs {1.00am} going Zigzag 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.

Camping

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 - Kilimanjaro

 
Hiking

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. for onward transfers


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