5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour (134717),Holiday Packages to Dodoma

5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour

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Marangu Route is also known as the 鈥淐oca Cola鈥� or 鈥渢ourist鈥� route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every camp site with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow.
There are 60 beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts and 120 beds at Horombo Hut. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts. Mens鈥� and ladies鈥� latrines are available at the last camp but are very basic.
This route is usually done in 5 days but can be done in 6 days for better acclimatization. The extra day can be spent resting at Horombo or climbing the small peak of Mawenzi.

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Day 1 : Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: LD
Day 2 : Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.
Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: BLD
- Meals & Drinks : BLD
Day 3 : Hike Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into 鈥渕oonscape鈥�. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: BLD
Day 4 : Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut

ery early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman鈥檚 point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly 鈥減ole pole鈥� and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: BLD
Day 5 : Hike Horombo Hut to Trail Head, Drive to Moshi

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your at Arusha for overnight
At the last night of your trekking we will drop off you at the airport
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: B

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Dodoma, Tanzania, Africa

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Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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We are Tanzanian registered Company and licensed tour operator with offices in Arusha, Tanzania. We have many years working closely relationship with different professional in the field of wildlife and tourism and other related field. Also we are members of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO). We offer all types of safaris: traditional driving safaris to all Tanzania National Parks, mountain climbing expeditions, responsible and sustainable tourism, camping safaris, Eco-tourism training and research, volunteering, hills trekking, Mountain trekking(Kilimanjaro, Meru and Oldinyolengai) walking safaris, and beach holidays (Island of Zanzibar, Pangani and Bagamoyo). We are licensed for safaris and mountain climbing. In addition, we offer a variety of safaris that encompass cultural experiences to many destinations outside the parks, many of which include opportunities to walk in the natural beauty of the country under the guidance of Tanzanians native to the particular area. Many of these programs are custom made to suit the particular needs of the traveler and may include the opportunity to be a participant in village life if the client so wishes. Bird Tours & Safaris actively supports local efforts such as Cultural Tourism Programmes to bring the people and nature to the visitor while at the same time bringing an opportunity to the people to directly benefit from tourism in Tanzania. We believe this type of experience goes a long way to dispel many of the myths and stereotypes about African life and culture while at the same time helping to ensure the survival of indigenous cultures in Tanzania. Bird Tours & Safaris caters to travelers in all budget categories from budget to luxury campers to those preferring lodge or tented camp stays, in all price ranges. We especially target that segment of the market looking for the comfort of lodge or permanent tented camps in the moderate price range. We make hotel bookings and arrange domestic transfers Read More...

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