KILIMANJARO: MARANGU ROUTE

7 DAY / 6 NIGHT

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

Itinerary:

TOUR REF:   SUN MT. KILIMANJARO 03

Stage 1

2 HRS DRIVE FROM ARUSHA TO MARANGU GATE (1970M / 6463 ft)
After registration 3- 4 hrs walk through a montane forest to Mandara Hut.  Walk is 8 km (5 mi).
Evening walk to Maundi Crater.  15 minute walk from Mandara Hut
Dinner and overnight Mandara Hut.

Stage 2

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

Stage 3

Horombo  (Acclimatising day)
Mawenzi Peak, Kibo Peak and alpine desert views.
Walk to saddle area (4350m / 14270 ft) via zebra rock (4000m/13120 ft) for walk back to Horombo Hut for lunch
Dinner and overnight Horombo Hut

Stage 4

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

Stage 5

Kibo Hut (another Acclimatising day)
Walk to William Point (5km/3 mi) - 1 ½ Hours and back to Kibo  Hut for Lunch
Dinner and overnight Kibo Hut

Stage 6

Uhuru Peak
Early wake up (Midnight) walk gently up and zig zag (switch back) at steepest areas, slow walk ‘‘pole pole ’’ up to point (5681m / 18638 ft) – 4 hrs then walk gently to Uhuru peak (5895m / 19,340 ft) )via Stella Point – 1hr – 3 hrs.

3hrs Descend to Kibo Hut & after rest another 2 ½ - 3 to Horombo Hut.
Dinner and overnight Horombo Hut

Stage 7

Horombo – Marangu – Arusha
Descend down to Marangu Gate via Mandara Hut.

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

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.