Climbing
Mount Kilimanjaro
Marangu
Trek – Kilimanjaro (7 Days / 6 Nights)
 Sunset
on Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
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 Kilimanjaro
with Elephants in Amboseli National Park,
Kenya
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 Uhuru
Peak, Roof of Africa Kilimanjaro 5895 Meters
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Marangu Route
Climb
/ Trek Rating: Easy
Price
Per Person: 1,555 US Dollars
Marangu
Climb / Trek Overview
Marangu Trek
is the most popular route up Mount Kilimanjaro, and
is in fact probably followed by 90% of all climbers.
Despite the human traffic, it can be fun to come together
with climbers from all over the world. It has a well–
defined path, which has been well set out resulting
to a 'climber friendly trekking experience'. Marangu
Trek is a very scenic route with good views of Mawenzi
and excellent chances for viewing wildlife. Accommodation
on this route is in mountain huts providing basic adequate
shelter.
Day–by–Day
Itinerary
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Day
1: Arrival in Tanzania
Upon
arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport
(JRO), Arusha Airport (ARK) or Arusha or Moshi
Bus Station, guest will be personally met
by our Moshi office. We will be standing outside
the arrival section holding a signboard with
your name on it. You will be transferred to
Mountain Inn in Moshi for an overnight stay.
In the early evening, you will have pre–climb
briefing on the trek.
Overnight
at Mountain Inn Moshi.
Meal
Plan {Dinner}
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Day
2: Moshi – Mandara Hut
For
the first segment of the climb, you will drive
to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Marangu,
and trek through the Montane forest to Mandara
Hut at 9000ft/ 2750m. This will take about
three to four hours. Overnight will be at
Mandara Hut on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight
at Mandara Hut on Mt. Kilimanjaro
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner} |
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Day
3:
Mandara
Hut – Horombo Hut
Leaving the forest, you trek
along a good path through open grassy moorland
to reach Horombo Hut at 12000ft/3700m taking
about five to seven hours.
Overnight at Horombo Hut on
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Meal Plan
{Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner} |
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Day
4: Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut
Continue
ascending past ‘the last water point' traversing
the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi heading out
to Kibo Hut at 15000ft/4700m taking about five
to seven hours.
Overnight
at Kibo Hut on Mt. Kilimanjaro
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner} |
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Day
5: Kibo Hut – Horombo Hut
An early start
for the summit on steep and heavy scree up
to Gilman's Point at 18640ft / 5681m on the
crater rim to arrive in time for sunrise.
Continue on to Uhuru Peak
(the highest
point in Africa) at 19340ft
/ 5896m. Descend to Horombo Hut for your overnight
stay. The ascent is about seven to eight hours
and the descent is about four to seven hours.
Overnight will be at Horombo
Hut on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner}
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Day
6: Horombo – Moshi
You will descend
the mountain heading to Mount Kilimanjaro
Park Gate. The descent will take five to seven
hours. You will be met and transferred to
Mountain Inn for your overnight stay.
Overnight at Mountain Inn
Meal Plan
{Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
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7: Moshi – Kilimanjaro Airport
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Departure
After breakfast, you will be
transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport
(JRO), Arusha Airport (ARK) or Arusha or Moshi
Bus Station for your departure. We board our
plane knowing that this has been an adventure
to remember for the rest of our lives.
Meal Plan
{Breakfast}
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What’s
Included in this Spice Adventure:
* Professional trek
and climb guiding services. All our guides are native
experts in mountain trekking and climbing, African wildlife,
and the African culture, many of who speak other European
languages
* Pre– planning professional program expertise,
resource guiding along with first hand experience
* All gratuities except to driver-guides, game rangers,
escort, and lodge, hotel, camp or bar staff
* First class transportation in a custom designed safari
vehicle abiding by vehicle standards
* All park entry fees, airstrip transfers, VAT, state
levies, service charge, and hotel taxes
* All point-to-point
personalized meet, greet and transfer service as in
the program
* 24 Hours– 7 days office and cellular emergency
contact details while in Tanzania
* Accommodation as indicated
- sharing room
* Meals as indicated
What’s
Not Included:
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Meals, accommodation or sightseeing not included in
the itinerary
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International airfares and Domestic Flights in Africa
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Travelers insurance, communication charges
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Personal expenses such laundry, drinks
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Excursions or optional activities
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Flying doctor service
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Visas
Options
that Compliment this African Spice Adventure Safari:
1.
Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara,
Selous, Ruaha or even fly or drive to Kenya for your
safari to Masai Mara, Samburu, Aberdares, Tsavo etc.
2. Five Nights Indian Ocean beach holiday
extension to Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia, Mnemba, Mombasa
or Lamu Islands
3. Scuba Diving in Zanzibar, Pemba,
Mafia, Mnemba, Mombasa or Lamu Islands
4. Deep Sea Fishing in Zanzibar, Pemba,
Mafia, Mnemba, Mombasa or Lamu Islands
5. Combine this program to visit other
destinations within Africa
Customization
of the above programs is possible. Please let us know
of your specific needs.
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