8 Days Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route
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Overview
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- Cross Kilimanjaro rain forest
- Sleeping in the hut
- Crossing Marangu village
- Crossing five Kilimanjaro zones
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Trip includes
- 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Moshi before and after climb
- 5 nights’ accommodation
- Airport transfer to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Crews’ salaries guide / cook / porters
- Kilimanjaro entry and accommodation fees
- Kilimanjaro rescue fees
- Meals and water while trekking
- Oxygen cylinders for emergencies
- Pulse ox-meter
- Amref flaying doctors
- Service of an English speaking guide
- Transfers from Moshi to Marangu gate and back in Moshi in comfortable vehicle
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Itinerary
You will meet and drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to your hotel in Moshi and rest for a while. Afterward, you will meet your guide for gear checking and briefing about the mountain. Also, your guide will go through your group camping gear and demons...
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzan...
You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and groundsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude. 9,000 ft / 2,700 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m | 11 km | 6-8 hours | Heathland | Meals: BLD | Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut
Rest day at Horombo Hut with optional hike by Mawenzi Peak and Zebra rock Meals: BLD | Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut
Today we will pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb. 12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 15,400 ft / 4,700 m | 10 km | 6-8 hours | Alpine Desert | Meals: BLD | Budget Lodging: Kibo Hut
Early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at eve...
Today after breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts an...
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What's excluded
- Extra night at hotel
- Extras at the hotel such as drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- Immunization papers (yellow fever recommended)
- International and local flights
- Passport
- Tipping for the crew (recommended)
- Travel insurance documents
- Visa fees (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for non-American
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Located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro,the highest free standing Mountain in Africa, Panama Garden is a Three Stars elegant Resort,an ideal place for unique moments of relaxation. The surroundings are those of gardens with local flowers and trees with and outdoor pool with a pool bar, BBQ Corner, Outdoor Garden area Catering setup rest are, children playground, free WiFi all over, fully stocked curio shop and also free parking.
The Resort also has rooms suitable for guests with disabilities and offers high quality continental style buffet breakfast with fresh local products. RoofTop (Summit Roof) gives an opportunity to take a glimpse of the Kilimanjaro Mountain and take early morning photos.
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