7 Days / 6 nights Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro Via Marangu Route
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The trek begins with a drive from Nairobi to Arusha for an overnight stay. Day two involves driving to Moshi and the Marangu Park Gate before a 9 km hike to Mandara Hut at 2,774m. On day three, trek to Horombo Hut at 3,761m, enjoying views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Day four features a 13 km hike to Kibo Hut at 4,732m, encountering unique mountain vegetation. On day five, wake early for a summit attempt, reaching Gilman’s Point and then Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,896m, before descending to Horombo Hut. Day six involves descending to Marangu Park Gate and returning to Arusha. Finally, depart for Nairobi on the seventh day.
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Tour Plan
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel and thereafter, depart for Arusha arriving in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon organising any gear you require for the trek. Overnight at your Arusha hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Moshi then on to the Marangu Park Gate, the set off point for your three hour hike to Mandara Hut in which you cover 9 km. Here, we are at 2,774m above sea level on your first overnight on Kilimanjaro.
Begin your trek to Horombo hut in an average hiking time of 8 hours, lunch enroute. In clear weather Mawenzi and Kibo peaks can be seen. Dinner and overnight at the hut, altitude 3,761m
After breakfast, hike 13 km to Kibo hut, 4,732 m above sea level in an average hiking time of 6 hours. You will now encounter spectacular mountain vegetation like lobelia, giant cactus and groundsel.
Wake up at 02.00 a.m. for a pre-down attempt of the summit. It takes 5 hours to Gilman’s Point 5,681 m above sea level. From Gilman’s it takes 1 hours to the summit Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,896 m above sea level. Descend to Horombo hut for overnight.
After breakfast, descend to the Marangu Park Gate via Mandara. You will be transferred to your Arusha hotel for overnight
After breakfast depart for Nairobi on the morning or afternoon shuttle.
