5-DAYS KILIMANJARO TREKKING VIA MARANGU ROUTE.

5 Days
From $1,900/Person
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Join for 5 unforgettable days via Marangu Route, trekking through lush rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and glacier landscapes as you approach Africa’s highest summit

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Day 1

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Arrival and Relaxation

Upon arrival, you will be met timeously at Kilimanjaro Airport by our transfer specialist who will welcome you and then transfer you to your arranged hotel in Arusha. That evening your mountain guide will meet you for a briefing on the hike and check your trekking gears and ensure that you have all the necessary equipment that you required for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Overnight stay at Kerama silent

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Kerama Silent Lodge

Day 2

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Mandara Hut

After having your delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will be heading to Marangu gate on Mount Kilimanjaro National Park 1,840 meters, you will be having a lunch box at Marangu gate. After the registration and weighing of the luggage for the porters have been done, your hike will be starting and you will soon be trekking through the Montana forest or rainforest. On your way to the camp, you might see black and white colobus monkeys scrambling through the lush vegetation. you will reach your first day’s camp located in the Montana forest, the Mandara Hut. After enjoying your delicious dinner, your guide will meet you for a briefing about the next day’s hike.

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Mandara Hut

Day 3

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Horombo Hut

The day commences with an early breakfast and shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will arrive at the tree line where vegetation will start to change to shrubs. Just about 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight at an altitude of about 3,720 meters above sea level. From the hut, you will have breathtaking views overlooking the Mawenzi peak, Kibo peak, and the Masai grassland.

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Horombo Hut

Day 4

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Kibo Hut

After early breakfast you will begin your trekking to Kibo Hut, today’s hiking is long and the trail goes through the “last water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This near plant less plateau links the summit of Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is Kibo Hut and it may be reached in about 5 to 6 hours. Tonight, you have early dinner so that you can have an early enough rest since you will get up at midnight.

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Kibo Hut

Day 5

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Uhuru peak to Horombo Hut

Today is the “long day” – the summit final. You will embark in the middle of the night when the lava ash is still frozen and passing through on it is easier. You will begin with the long and strenuous trek to the summit in the dark. Passing the Hans Meyer cave at 5,200 meters, the hike slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gilman’s Point 5,715 meter on the crater rim. Soon you will be starting feeling warm and after another 1 to 2 hours, you will arrive at Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters. Now you are at “The Top of Africa”. The descent takes the same trails and the lava ash will now have melted encouraging a fast descent. On your way back to Kibo Hut, a hot lunch awaits you and you can take a rest while to regain your strength. After a 1-hour break, you will be going back down to the Horombo Hut 3,700 meter where you will be reaching in the evening.

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Horombo Hut

Day 6

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Marangu gate

After breakfast then continue to go down to Marangu gate where you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Gilmans Point are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak receive gold certificates. Meet by a driver guide and drive to last point Kijiji for hot lunch, and drive back to your hotel. It is a welcome treat to sleep in a bed, take a hot shower and celebrate.

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Kerama Silent Lodge

Day 7

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Departure

On your last day in Tanzania, your driver will pick you up from your hotel, then you will be transported on time to the airport where we will wish you a safe journey and good luck.

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INCLUDES

Accommodation in hotel Arusha.
Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro airport (JRO) on a private vehicle
Transfers to/from the mountain trail heads
Kilimanjaro Park entrance fees, Hut fees, rescue fees
Services of trained professional English-speaking Mountain guides, cooks and porters.
All food for the duration of the climb, top quality food specially considered for maximum nutrition
Complimentary fruits and juice while hiking
Portage of 1 bag (maximum 15 kgs) per person
Safety equipment e.g., Oxygen cylinder
Oximeter for checking blood levels of clients daily
Services of hot water bottle
Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals.
18% VAT on entrance fees.

Excludes

International Flight
Passport and Visa
Tips for mountain crews
Laundry

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