Tour Reference: GS 012, Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route 5 days

Trip Summary:

The easier and popular Marangu route will get almost any reasonably fit person to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. You do not need any specialized mountaineering equipment or experience to reach the summit on this route. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and is the highest walkable summit in the world. The peaks of Mawenzi (5132 m) and Kibo (5895 m) have permanent snow and ice. On the climb, you move from a tropical to an arctic environment in a just a few days. You first pass through lush rainforests, before reaching heather and open moorland. Further upwards you reach the almost lunar landscape of an alpine desert between the two peaks.

You will enjoy and experience nature, wildlife, habit and habitat of the fauna and flora in the natural areas, also peoples and culture. Availability 90%

Minimum Rate Per Adult:

US$ 1265

Departing From:

Arusha

Duration:

5 Days / 4 Nights

Departure Time:

0830 Hrs (possible to leave earlier than)

Departures:

Daily

Minimum Persons Required:

2

Best Time:

Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive –Arusha
- Arrive JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport) - At arrive hours, meet and assist at the Airport and transfer to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Arusha Crown Hotel booked on half board basis, FB

Day 2: Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut
- After breakfast & short briefing from your guide depart for Marangur gate. (It is 1 hour 20 Minutes drive from Arushato the Marangu Gate.) Upon registering with park authorities, our climb will officially commence with a 4 hours walk to the Mandara escarpment. We will pass through a thick rainforest zone, where there is a high chance of rain in the afternoon. Overnight at Mandara Hut (2750m), an attractive collection of buildings. Bathrooms available with running water. Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut FB

Day 3: Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut
Today we will continue our ascent through the forest for a short time, before reaching the heather and moorland zone at roughly 3,000m (approximately a six-hour walk). Enjoy stunning views of the mountain peaks at this altitude. We will spend the night at Horombo Hut (3,720m), which lies in a valley surrounded by giant lobelia and groundsel, flora which are characteristic of this semi-alpine zone. Bathrooms are available with running water Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut

Day 4: Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut
Our trek continues past the final watering point, and ascends onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro, between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. The vegetation thins out as we enter the desert-like alpine zone (approximately 4,000m) and, once we cross the saddle, Kibo peak comes into view. The saddle is an alpine desert that resembles a lunar landscape. Be careful to notice signs of altitude sickness. This seven-hour walk will be taken at a slow pace. We will spend the night at Kibo Hut (4,703m), a comfortable stone construction (no running water at Kibo Hut). This semi-desert zone receives an annual rainfall of under 250mm; the ground often freezes at night, but ground temperatures soar to above 30 degrees Celsius by day. Few plants other than lichens and grasses survive in these conditions. Dinner at Kibo Hut

Day 5: Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut
Shortly after midnight, we will commence our climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro, since it is easier to climb the scree slope to Gillman's Point (5,861m) on the crater rim when it is frozen, and an early start for the six-hour hike improves our chances of reaching the summit in time for sunrise. From Gilman's Point, it is a further two-hour round trip along the crater's edge to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. From the summit, it is downhill all the way to Horombo Hut where we will spend our last night on the mountain. Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut

Day 6: Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate- Arusha
The day is spent descending to the Marangu, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Arusha booked on Half board basis,HB. Spend the rest of the day congratulating your self and relaxing after the strenuous trek. Dinner and overnight at Arusha Crown Hotel, HB End of Gofan Safaris Services

Discount:

Note:
The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. Group Incentive Safari Prices Available contact us and enjoy up to 25% saving on the per person rate!

Tour Price Includes:
- Flying Doctors Emergence
- Airport transfer as shown in the plan

- A night at the base before and after the climb

- Full board accommodation on climbs

- All park entry fees, hut fees, rescue fees, Guide and porter’s fees.
- Knowledgeable Mountain Guide and porters on climbs for professional trekking.

- Transport to and from the mountain gates.

- Cook and all kitchen utensils on the climbs
- Service of an English speaking mountain guide

- Crew allowances and park fees

- Complementary of printed safari hat and T-shirt

- Government taxes

Excludes:
- Mountain Gears, Visa, Travel Insurance and Int. flight (we can arrange for you)

- Extras i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone and internet
- Departure tax
- Tips to the Crew (highly recommended)
- Visa, Travel Insurance (we can help arrange of them)