KILIMANJARO: MARANGU ROUTE

5 DAY / 4 NIGHT

Marangu / Mandara / Horombo / Kibo / Uhuru Peak / Marangu

Itinerary:

TOUR REF:

Stage 1

Arusha – Marangu – Mandara
Drive 2 hrs, Trek 7 Km (4 mi), 4 -5 hrs, Ascent 720m (2360 ft), Alt: 2,700m (8860 ft)
Dinner and overnight Mandara Hut

Stage 2

Mandara – Horombo
Trek: 11Km (7 mi), 5-7hrs, Ascent 1020m (3300 ft), Alt 3720m (12,140 ft)
Dinner and overnight Horombo Hut

Stage 3

Horombo – Kibo
Trek 10km (6 mi), 5 -7hrs, Ascent 1106m (3300 ft) Alt: 4,800m (15,750 ft)
Dinner and overnight Kibo Hut

Stage 4a

Kibo – “UHURU PEAK”
Trek: 6km (4 mi), 7-8.5 hrs, Ascent 1070m (3300 ft), Alt 5,896m (19,340 ft).

Stage 4B

“UHURU PEAK” - Horombo
Trek 16km (10 mi), 4-6hrs, Descent 2176m (7140 ft), Alt 3,720m (12,140 ft)
Dinner and overnight Horombo Hut

Stage 5

Horombo – Marangu – Arusha
Trek 18km (11 mi), 3-5hrs, Descend 1740m (5700 ft), Drive 2 hrs

SIDE TREK:

From Mandara Hut, you can visit the nearby Maundi Crater.

PRICE INCLUDES:

Transfers to/ from the gate, park fees, hut/camping fees, rescue fees, Meals, tea, coffee, guide, porters, and tent.

PRICE EXCLUDES:

Tips drinks, climbing gears, sleeping bags and all items of personal use.

TEMPERATURE LOWER SLOPES

Day Time: 15-20 centigrade.
Nights: Chilly -5 centigrade.

TEMPERATURE HIGHER ALTITUDE:

Day Time  5-6 centigrade.
Night dropping to  - 10 centigrade.

TIPS ON WHAT TO BRING:

Anorak, Fleece, Walking Boots, Training shoes, Waterproof Jacket, Pants, Shirts, Trousers, Skirts, Socks, Gloves, Sun Hat, Balaclava / Woolen Hat, Gaiters, Thermal Underwear, Towel, Toiletries, Toilet Paper, Sun Glasses, Snow Goggles, Water Bottle, Walking Pole, Crampons, Torch / Flashlight, Sun Cream / Sun block, Lip salve, Penknife, Daypack, Camera, Films, Four Season Sleeping Bag,  water Purification Kit and First-aid Kit.

 

Notes:  please see our mountain climbing notes for more information