Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - Marangu Route
 Imperial Safari, Tanzania |
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| Package: | Peak of Africa Mt. Kilimanjaro |
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| Code: | ISSN004 | ||||||||||||
| Zone: | Northern Circuit | ||||||||||||
| Period: | 6 Nights/7 Days | ||||||||||||
| Category: |  |
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Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest and largest volcanic mountain in Africa, and is also considered highest free-standing mountain in the world rising to 5,895 meters above sea level. With an area of 756 square kilometers, Kilimanjaro National Park was established in 1973 to preserve the mountain’s outstanding scenic features and its flora and fauna. Brsides the peaks and moorland the park consists of montage forest with relics of old vegetation. Also, significant numbers of mammals, birds and insects inhabit the area. Mammals include elephants, buffaloes, elands, duickers, foxes leopards, baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys. The area is also frequented by a variety of colourful birds. Marangu Route is the most popular tourist route and some claim as the most easiest route. This is a 5-day option, however an additional day can be added for acclimatisation. This is the only route that provides comfortable sleeping huts, equipped with beds and mattress at every campsite. Mineral water, soft drinks, beer and chocolate are sold at every camp. All camps have radio contact with Park Headquarters. Day 1-Arrival in Tanzania. Meet and Greet at Kilimanjaro Airport. Dinner and overnight at Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge. Day 2 -(ARUSHA-MANDARA HUT)After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate (45 mins). Start trekking to Mandara Hut through fascinating rainforest. Meal and overnight at the hut. Time: 3-4 hours. Elevation: 2,744M Day 3 - (MANDARA-HOROMBO)After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine meadow. The altitude begins to change and slows down your pace while enjoying the flora and the spectacular views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the Horombo hut 13km from . Meal and overnight at the hut. Time: 5-6 hours. Elevation: 3,761M Day 4- (HOROMBO-KIBO HUT) After breakfast, resume the climb; the landscape becomes rugged and rocky and groundsels, giant catcus and lobelias appear. Climb to Kibo hut. Meals and overnight at the hut. Time: 5-6 hours. Elevation: 4,732M Day 5 -(KIBO-UHURU PEAK)The final attempt to th summit is made in the early hours of the morning at 2.00am. It takes about 5 hours to climb the steepest and most difficult part of the route to Gilman it takes11/2 to2hrs to Uhuru peak. Descend to Horombo for dinner and overnight Time:6 hours. Elevation 5680m. Day 6-(HOROMBO -ARUSHA)Continue the descent to Marangu Gate. Return to your hotel. After lunch, rest for the day. Dinner and overnight at the Ngurdoto hotel. |
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| Room Type: | Shared Huts | ||||||||||||
| Meal Plan: | Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) | ||||||||||||
| Minumum: | 2 pax | ||||||||||||
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| Inclusives: | Airport transfers, Accommodation, all meals, porters, entrance fees | ||||||||||||
| Extras: | Drinks, Tips, Climbing Equipment and any other cost of personal nature | ||||||||||||
| However,if you want to increase your chances of reaching the summit, an extra day at Horombo hut is to give you time to acclimatize to the altitude and that’s is 5night/6days on climb Marangu route | |||||||||||||
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