5 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking via Marangu Route with BURIGI CHATO SAFARIS CO LTD
There are six established routes to climb Kilimanjaro: Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai and Umbwe. The Marangu, Machame and Umbwe roads all approach from the south side of the mountain. Lemosho and Sila streets are approached from the west. The Rongai Road approaches from the north near Kenya. All roads pass through Mweka except Marangu and Rongai. Climb Kilimanjaro via Marangu. The Route (Marangu Route), often called the Coca-Cola Route, is more popular because it takes less days to cover and has permanent huts on the campground. Overnight at the top of the steep Kibo Hut from Gilmans Point to Uhuru Peak. This is a short route with steep inclines and short acclimatization time, and tends to have a low success rate to the summit. This route is the only one with separate uphill and downhill sections, creating more traffic.
Description
Itinerary
Day 1: Marangu Gate (1700m) - Mandara Hut 2740m - (5,500ft to 9,000ft)
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
After breakfast and recap, go to Marangu village and drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 min), check in at Kilimanjaro National Park Authority office and start the ascent. Hike through the rainforest to Mandara Hut at 9,000ft / 2,740m. Taking the detour to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surrounding area, including northern Tanzania. Meals: Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch will be served as the hiking continues
• Dinner: A hot dinner will be served at Mandara hut
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mandara hut
Day 2: Mandara Hut (2,740 m) - Horombo Hut(3,700 m) - (9,000 ft to 12,100 ft)
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
At around 8:30 a.m.
after breakfast, depart for the hike to Horombo hut. After about 1 hour, you'll leave the rainforest and follow a steep path on open ground to reach the Horombo Hut. The views of Mount Kibo and Mawenzi are both stunning and brilliant on a clear day. In most cases, giant lobelias and grunsels get in your way. The Horombo hut is the spot most climbers use to get acquainted and spend an extra day there. Taking an extra day will make a huge difference to a successful Africa Summit. Meals: Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: A hot breakfast will be served at Mandara hut before the hiking starts
• Lunch: You will take your lunch as you continue hiking up
• Dinner: Hot dinner will be provided at Horombo hut
Accommodation included: Overnight in huts at Horombo hut
Day 3: Horombo Hut (3700m) - Kibo Hut (4700m) - (12,100ft to 15,400ft)
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
In the morning after breakfast, the hike will take us to the final waterhole, walking in the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. The vegetation begins with the upper center but then disappears into a desert structure. At Kibo, you'll have dinner, take a nap, and in the middle of the night around 11:30 p.m., get ready for the summit. Meals: Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: A hot breakfast will be served at Horombo hut before the hiking starts
• Lunch: you will take your lunch box during your hike at any picnic site
• Dinner: Hot dinner will be served at Kibo hut
Accommodation included: Overnight in huts at Kibo
Day 4: Kibo Hut (4,750m / 15,580ft) to Summit (5,895m / 19,340ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m / 12,200ft)
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Around midnight, wake up to go to the top of Uhuru, the roof of Africa. The hike begins with a 5-hour hike to Gillman's Point at the crater rim. Although it is considered the easiest of the three ascents of the crater, it is still extremely challenging. The first main resting area, William's Point, is located at 5000 meters and is about a two-hour walk from Kibo Hut. Continue for thirty minutes before starting the rocky backtrack that will continue to Gillman's Point (5,681 meters). The hike from Gilman's to Uhuru Peak is a gradual climb, and the hike isn't too difficult. However, the altitude makes the hike long and tiring. The hike to the crater rim takes about two hours. Arriving at Uhuru, snap a photo of your guide and group at the summit before starting down the Horombo Hut. Stop for a while and have a snack at Kibo Hut before continuing on to Horombo Hut. Join the Horombo Hut in the afternoon and enjoy your last night in the mountains. Meals: Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: A hot breakfast will be taken early in the morning before the hiking starts
• Lunch: You will take your lunch when you get back from the summit at the camp
• Dinner: A hot dinner will be served at Horombo hut
Accommodation included: Overnight at Horombo huts
Day 5: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) then Back to Moshi
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
After breakfast, end the tour by going down to the Marangu Gate. Your final hike on Kilimanjaro is amazing, passing through the Kilimanjaro Cloud Forest. Watch your steps on the way down as the trail can be slippery. Our car will be waiting for you at the Marangu gate to take you back to Moshi
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: A hot breakfast will be served in the morning before the descending starts
• Lunch: Lunch will be served as you will be now down the Kilimanjaro
Accommodation included: Overnight at your choice(depending on your price) hotel in Moshi
Inclusions
- Private Transfer to the area of activities
- Professional experienced guide
- 4x Breakfast
- 4x Dinner
- 5x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
Exclusions
- Tipping the crew
- Local and International Flights
- Visa, Medical or Travel Insurance
- Personal Hiking Gears
- Airport Pick up and drop off
- Hotel Accommodation Cost
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 500 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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