6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu Route
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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour
| D | Transfers, Attractions & Activities | Meal Plan | Overnight | ||
| 1 | Meet and Greet • Arusha. Transfer To Marangu Gate. 3-4Hours Hike To Mandara Hut. | – | L | D | Mandara Hut. |
| 2 | 5-6hrs Trek To Horombo Hut. | B | L | D | Horombo Hut |
| 3 | Acclimatization At Horombo Hut. | B | L | D | Horombo Hut |
| 4 | 5 -6 Hours Of Hard Trekking To Kibo Hut. | B | L | D | Kibo Hut. |
| 5 | Ascend To Uhuru Peak. Descent Back To Horombo Hut | B | L | D | Horombo Hut |
| 6 | Descent to Marangu Gate. Receive Summit Certificate and Transfer Back to Your Hotel. | B | L | – | Arusha/Home/Hotel |
6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour Itinerary
Day1: Marangu Gate
Depart Arusha/Moshi at 9:00 a.m. (from your hotel) with arrival at the Marangu Gate. Following a picnic lunch and registration, begin the mountain climb hiking through rain forest until you reach the Mandara Hut (9000ft/2750m) in about 3 – 4 hours.
Dinner and overnight at the Mandara hut.
Meal Plan; L & D
Day2: Horombo Hut
After breakfast, the trek continues for 5 -6 hours, a short distance through the forest, then the ascending path winds through alpine meadow and open moorland, by mid-afternoon arrive at Horombo Hut(12335ft/3780).
Dinner and over-night; Horombo Hut
Meal plan; B, L & D
Day3: Acclimatization
In the 6 days trek you stay at Horombo hut for acclimatization, a side trek to the foot of Mawenzi, then back to the Hut for dinner and overnight
Day4: Kibo Hut
After breakfast, resume the climb; passing through rugged landscape with giant lobelias and cactus – like growth with about 5 -6 hours of hard trekking. Later afternoon arrive at Kibo Hut(15520ft/4730m)
Day5: Horombo Hut
Leaving for Kibo Hut between midnight and 1:00 a.m. While the screen is still frozen, begin the final ascent to the peak navigating a” switchback” hiking trail. Reach Gilman’s Point(18655ft/5865m) at dawn to experience sunrise on the rim of the crater – 5 hours of difficult trekking. Proceed to the summit, Uhuru Peak 19342 ft/5895m) which will take another 1 -2 hours. Short rest at Horombo the descent to Horombo Hut.
Dinner and overnight- Horombo Hut.
Meal plan; B, L & D
Day6: Descent
After breakfast, continue the descent to Marangu Gate a 5-7 hours hike. At the Marangu Park Gate you are awarded certificate for your successful conquest of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Dinner and overnight – Kibo Hut
Meal Plan – B ,L&D
Tour Price
$2,399.00 /Adult
Safari Price includes:-
- Transport in a 4×4 Land cruiser (JEEP)
- All applicable game Park Entrance fees.
- Finest accommodation as indicated in the itinerary.
- Three meals a day while on Safari.
- Airport picks up on arrival in Nairobi.
- Professional Safari Guide/Driver.
- Extensive and unlimited safari safari game drives.
- Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.
- Round trip transport from Nairobi to the designated National Park.
- Pre–tour itinerary document.
Safari Price does not include:-
- Personal expense such as communication charges like emails, faxes, and phone calls
- Drinks like sodas, water, beer and wines
- Gratuity for the driver guide, waiter
- Laundry
- The cost of obtaining visa
- Pre- tour accommodation which can be arranged on request.
FAQs
Best time to go
- Best time to climb mount Kilimanjaro is January to March and June to October. January – March the routes are not very busy and the slopes are quieter although there is high possibility of encountering snow. June – October the routes are busy but the weather is perfect.
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