6 DAYS CLIMB VIA MARANGU ROUTE.
Information Background
Marangu Route: It is referred to as the tourist route because of services
available on the way to the summit. Unlike other routes, it is relatively easy,
has low success rate because many unfit people attempt Kili trek via this route
and fail, it is a popular route and accommodation is in huts. It is preferred
by many trekkers. It is also beautiful. It is the easiest and shortest route.
Ascent and descent are done on the same path.
DAY 1:Arrive at the Kilimanjaro
International Airport, pick up and transferred to the Springlands Hotel or
similar for overnight bed and breakfast.
Day 2: Leave Moshi town about 0900hrs and drive for about 45 minutes to Marangu
Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro. Do the necessary paperwork at the park
gate such as registrations. Begin hiking at about 1030hrs. Hike through
rainforest from the park gate (6000 ft) to Mandara Hut (9000 ft), taking about
4 hours. Stop half way for lunch. Reach Mandara Huts at about 2 or 3 PM.
Unpack, rest and have some tea or coffee. Dinner is served during early
evening, about 7 PM. A side trip to Maundi Crater (about 15 minutes away) is a
good way to see the surroundings as well as views of
Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Bathrooms are available with running water.
Day 3: Wake to breakfast (approx.
7:30am) and pack for the next leg. Break camp at about 8:30am and hike to
Horombo Huts (12,000 ft). This leg should take 5 to 6 hrs. You travel through
lower heath land with small shrubs being the main vegetation. Stop half way for
lunch. Views of Mawenzi are amazing. The summit of Kibo can be seen from
Horombo Huts. Arrive Horombo Huts at about 3 PM. Rest, unpack and prepare for
dinner. Bathrooms are available with running water.
Day 4: Horombo Huts (12,000 ft) this day you
will have extra day at Horombo for acclimatization. It will be a kind of
training, and you will walk around the hut up to the Mawenzi turn hut. You will
get an experience and be familiar to the summit weather. You will overnight at
Horombo Hut.
Day 5: Wake to breakfast as usual (if you wake before sunup you can get some
great photos of the sunrise). Pack and begin the hike to Kibo Huts (15,500 ft).
The first half of the day’s hike traverses the upper heath land while the
second half crosses the vast saddle that connects Mawenzi and Kibo. The saddle
is an alpine desert that resembles a lunar landscape. Be carefulnotice signs of altitude sickness.
The day’s hike should take 6 to 7 hours, stopping half way for lunch. No
running water at Kibo Huts.
Day 6: Wake at around midnight to
a light breakfast, and then prepare for the summit ascent. This part of the
hike is carried out during the early morning before dawn so that the climbers
reach Uhuru Peak at around sunrise. Leave at about 1:00am and reach Gilman’s
Point at about 7:00am. The climbers are met with views of the crater from
Gilman’s Point because it is on the Crater Rim. Another 2 hours of hiking
brings the climber to Uhuru Peak (19,340 ft) at about 8:30 am. From there you
will descend back to Kibo Huts, collect your things and cross the saddle again
at Horombo Huts where you will spend the night. Eat dinner and get some
well-deserved sleep.
Day 7: Wake as usual, pack and descend to Mandara Huts. Take lunch there and
continue on to the park gate where you will be met by your transport back to
Moshi. You should reach the park gate around 2 or 3 PM. Wake as usual, pack and
descend to Mandara Huts. Take lunch there and continue on to the park gate
where you will be met by your transport back to Moshi. You should reach the
park gate around 2 or 3 PM. You now drive back to Moshi for a long over due hot
shower, Overnight in
Springlands hotel. It is recommended and
tips are highly appreciated at the end of their trip. Tips can be given to the
Guide at Springlands Hotel. This is also where successful climbers receive
their summit certificates. Those climbers who
reached Stella Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who
reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates.
Day 8: After an early breakfast, Transfer to
Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.
Cost breakdown based on per person sharing
Ø 1-5
clients @USD$2140
Ø 6
clients and above @USD$2100
Ø For
groups with 11 clients and above 1 pax pays tour leader fee @USD$1250
Ø Single
room supplement @US$72
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2 Nights accommodation at
Springlands Hotel – Bed & Breakfast Basis
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All park fees
·
National Park approved guides
and porters
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18% VAT
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Accommodation on the mountain
(Three-man mountain tents used for two people only on all routes except for
Marangu Route as accommodation is in huts.) Stools, a mess tent and hot water
for washing are provided on the mountain.
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Meals on the mountain
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Return Kilimanjaro airport
transfers
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Transport from Moshi at
Springlands hotel to the Starting point of the mountain and return to Moshi at
Springlands hotel
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Tips to driver, porters and
guide
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Visas
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Insurance
•
Items of personal nature
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Transfer from Arusha per private car hire $100 one way
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Climbing gear – sleeping bags,
shoes etc.
EMAIL: info@simbapakasafaris.com
PHONE: +254722775851
Descend is rapid After breakfast , drive to Arusha for lunch , then to Nairobi via Namanga Border tow, arriving early in the evening.
