Kilimanjaro Climb - The Marangu Route - East Africa Safari in Tanzania

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A 7-day guided climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, via the Marangu Route.

The Marangu Route is the most popular way up Africa's highest mountain. Nicknamed the 'Coca-Cola' route, this 7-day, 6-night trail is followed by 50 percent of all climbers. The path is well defined and 'climber friendly' to make your adventure a little easier. Your accommodation at Mandara, Horombo, and Kibo consists of mountain huts which provide adequate shelter, bottled water, and even beer & soft drinks. Warm bowls of water will be provided in the mornings to wash with, while there are no shower facilities. Climb Kilimanjaro, meet and mingle with other climbers from all over the world, and make your adventure a social and friendly trip. This is a very scenic route with good views of Mawenzi and excellent prospects for viewing wildlife.

Killimanjaro Marangu Climb - the Marangu Route climb

Killimanjaro Marangu Climb - a view point from Killimanjaro


"Meals" Descriptions:

	B	-	Breakfast
	BB	-	Bed & Breakfast
	HB	-	Half Board
	FB	-	Full Board
	DBB	-	Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
	LD	-	Lunch & Dinner


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Killimanjaro Marangu Climb - lunch on the Marangu Route

Day 1: Moshi

You are picked up at the Kilimanjaro Airport and transferred to Moshi where you meet your guide at the Springlands Hotel. You are briefed about the Kilimanjaro climb and will be able to hire any equipment you require. Dinner (not included) and overnight at the Springlands Hotel

Day 2: Mandara Hut

Head towards Kilimanjaro National Park and enjoy some wildlife viewing on the way to Marangu, for the 1st section of the climb through the beautiful rainforests. This section of the Kilimanjaro climb will take about 3-5hr to a height of 2,750m. Stay overnight in Mandara Hut, where your accommodation is in the form of dormitory-style chalets. Spend the evening relaxing and socialising with fellow climbers.

Meals : FB

Day 3: Horombo Hut

Rise & shine early, and set off through the last section of the rainforest. The landscape changes and, during the steep 5-7hr walk, the altitude will begin to take effect but it should not deter you. You are in beautiful surroundings and reach a height of 3,700m. Horombo Hut, your accommodation for the night, has views of both Kibo and Mawenzi.

Meals : FB

Day 4: Kibo Hut

A 5-7hr walk takes you past cactus-like giant groundsel. Within an hour you will arrive at the last watering point. At this stage of your Kiimanjaro climb you need to fill up with water, take a breather, and then head off through a broad desert zone between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. This area is known as the Kibo Saddle and is at a height of 4,700m. Spend the night in a dormitory-style chalet at Kibo Hut.

Meals : FB

Day 5: Horombo Hut

Start just after midnight for a 5hr climb, arriving in time to watch the sunrise at Gillmans Point - 5,681m, on the crater rim. The final climb to Uhuru Peak takes you to the highest point in Africa at 5,896m. After taking in the awe of conquering Kilimanjaro, you descend for 4-7hr to Horombo Hut to stay overnight.

Meals : FB

Day 6: Marangu

You wake up to a satisfying feeling and descend to the Park Gate, 5-7hr, where you will be met and transferred to Springlands Hotel. You can spend the rest of your day relaxing, and relishing your sense of achievement, before dinner (not included) and an overnight stay.

Meals : HB

Day 7: Day of Departure

After breakfast you will be transferred from Moshi to Kilimanjaro for your onward travel arrangements.

Meals : BB




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