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CTM 201 - Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking - Marangu
Route - 7 Days
At 5895, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest,
as well as the youngest, of the three volcanic
peaks of East Africa, Mount Kenya 5,199 m and
Elgon 4,321m being the other two. Their oldest
lava may be only some 1 Million years old, and
small-scale activities on the Kibo peak has
probably taken place within the last couple of
hundred years. Kilimanjaro is a "Central Vent"
type of Volcano, which gives it an oval shape in
plain view. This is one of the easist mountan to
do your trekking advetures. Most trekkers make it
to the uhuru peak the highest point of Mount
Kilimanjaro.
During your trekking to
Kilimanjaro you’ll also enjoy great access to the
remaining glacier and the Western Breach. With
more than 1000 climbers a year, we are the world
leader in climbing Kilimanjaro. Offering five
routes, group and independent climb options, as
well as a safari plus Kili climb option, we offer
the best prices with a focus on safety and
service. Reach the top of Africa on one of our
Kilimanjaro trekking tours which have success
rates.
Day 1 Arusha – Moshi
Drive to Moshi after break fast where the rest of
the day will be spent preparing for the climb the
following day.
Day 2 Moshi – Mandara
Hut
After breakfast drive 45kms to Marangu gate at an
altitude of 1,860m. Walk 9kms through dense
semi-tropical rain forest to Mandara Hut at
2,744m. All meals and overnight at Mandara Hut.
Day 3 Mandara – Horombo
Hut
Early morning start with 10-hour walk toward
Horombo. The landscape becomes rockier with both
Mawenzi and Kibo peaks in full view. Dinner and
overnight at Horombo Hut.
Day 4 Horombo – Kibo
Hut
Continue your climbing to Kibo Hut, which will
take 6 hours. Kibo Hut stands at 4,732m above sea
level. Spectacular mountain vegetation such as
giant cacti groundswell and lobelia grace the
scenery. All meals and overnight at Kibo Hut.
Day 5 Kibo Hut – Horombo
Hut
The final attempt to the summit is made in the
early hours of the morning at 02.30hrs. It takes
about 5 hours of trekking the steepest and most
difficult part of the route to Gilman’s Point at
5,681m in time to watch the spectacular sunrise.
After signing the visitors’ book continue to Uhuru
Peak at 5,896m, thereafter returning to Horombo
Hut for dinner and overnight stay.
Day
6 Horomb – Moshi
After breakfast walk down to Marangu for your
transfer, dinner and overnight in Moshi.
Day 7 Moshi – Arusha
After breakfast drive to Arusha for lunch.
Thereafter transfer to the air port and extend
your safari to Ngorongoro futher to serengeti at
an extra cost.
| CTM 201 - Mount
Kilimanjaro Climbing - Marangu Route - 7
Days |
| Duration |
7 Days |
| Starts |
Arusha |
| Ends |
Arusha |
| Rates |
Deposit USD 650 |
| Local Payment USD 450 |
| Total Payment USD
1100 |
| Dates |
Daily Departures During Climbing Seasons |
| Countries Visited |
Tanzania |
| Transport |
Luxury Shuttle Bus |
| Guides, Cooks, Porters |
Included |
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Kilimanjaro Climbing
Equipment
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1: Sleeping bags one rated between -10 and
0 degrees centigrade.
2: Sleeping mat
3: Gloves
4: Woolen hat
5: Sun hat or baseball cap
6: Water proof jackets and trousers
7: Sleeping bag
8: Climbing gears
Note: Personal
insurance, Visas and items of a personal
nature are the direct responsibility of
the client and should be arranged prior
to the date of travel.
Exclude:
- The accommodation in Arusha. This can
be organized on request at an extra
cost.
- Lunches on the days of transfer
Nairobi - Moshi - Nairobi. Taken in
restaurants en route at client's expense
- International Flights
- Personal Insurance
- Visa Charges
Includes:
- Return Luxury Shuttle Nairobi to
Moshi
- Hotel accommodation for two nights in
Moshi on Bed and Breakfast basis
- Mountain hut accommodation for 4
nights
- All mountain entrance fees
- Mountain Rescue charges
- Cooks, Porters and Guides
- Meals as specified on the Itinerary
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