Itinerary Summary

Marangu Route has a moderate slope, making it less difficult to climb and it is the most popular way and frequently used by trekkers to Mountain Kilimanjaro. It is the only route with efficient emergency evacuation service because of its nature. Accommodations is in huts simple permanent structures for sleeping dormitories and simple dining rooms

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Our customer Care staff will meet you at JRO, then followed by an introductory briefing upon and proceed with a transfer to Arusha, Depending on the arrival time, we may have a chance to do Arusha Town Tour and shopping. Having an idea that Arusha is only place where Germ Stones like Tanzanite can be purchased on reasonable prices while enjoying a delicious Lunch or Dinner at Flame Restaurant then overnight at Mountain Village or L’Oasis Lodge or similar.

Day 2: Arusha – Marangu – Mandara (first Stop).

After breakfast we will drive from Arusha hotel to Marangu gate, passing the glamour land scape and sight seeing, glorious views of mount Meru the Peak of Kilimanjaro can be seen. Via the old town of Moshi, and arriving to Marangu Gate, here at the gate we will spend about two hours for registration, payments of fees and final parking. Start climbing through deep jangle with some water falls around then Dinner and Overnight at Mandara hut (9,000ft

Day 3: Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut. (Second Stop)

The Breakfast will be served in a simple wooden dinning room Mandara followed by the second day to ascend through the dense semi-tropical to alpine meadow, and grassland and moorland to destination at Horombo hut (12,000ft). Both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks can be viewed on an open day ( if not cloudy). Dinner and overnight at Horombo hut

Day 4: Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut.

Yes today is a high breath testing? – After Breakfast, we proceed with our journey further ascending to Kibo hut (15,000ft). The environment now changes as you go further to the top, the landscape becomes stony and eroded slightly windy. Spectacular mountain vegetation like giant cactus, groundswell and lobelia can be observed as we ascend. Dinner and an overnight stay at Kibo hut,

Day 5: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak.

As the Scriptures from the some place in the wholly book “Bible” Says whoever wins will be crowned… As to the culture to many people who made it to the summit a wake up at midnight, after a snack, we begin to ascend the summit through Gilman’s point (18,640ft). It is about 5-6hours and 1-2 hours from Kibo hut to Gilman’s point and from Gilman’s point to Uhuru Peak (19,340ft) respectively. Thus reaching the peak in the early morning of the fifth day and start descending to Kibo Huts then after a short break at Kibo hut, we proceed to diner and an overnight Horombo hut

Day 6: Ascending – Kibo Hut – Marangu Gate

We will enjoy a hot Breakfast this morning while reminding our selves about the day, Followed by descend from Horombo hut to Marangu gate. The waiting car will take you to our hotel in Arusha,

Alternatively
One may choose 7days/6nights, with an extra day for acclimatization at Horombo hut, which will increase your chance to reach the top.

 

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Climbing Pricing Terms

Price Includes the Following:

  1. Local Taxes and park fees
  2. Transfers to and from Airport
  3. Hotel a night before and after the climb (BB)
  4. Transfer from your hotel to and from starting point
  5. Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
  6. Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
  7. Qualified English Mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook (Other languages on special request)
  8. Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
  9. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
  10. Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables)
  11. Water for washing up daily
  12. Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp.
  13. Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt

The Price Excludes the Following:

  1. Flights and airport taxes
  2. Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook
  3. Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
  4. Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
  5. Snacks, personal medicine and water purifying tablets
  6. Any items and or requirements of a personal nature