Kilimanjaro Tour Tanzania

KILIMANJARO CLIMBING TOUR THROUGH THE MARANGU ROUTE.

Day 1.
The Kilimanjaro safari starts with morning assembling and departure for the Mount Kilimanjaro base. This day is meant for acclimatisation prior to the Kilimanjaro climb the following day. The lodge at the Mountain base is booked on a half board basis.

Day 2.
After weighing in and allocation of the porters, our kilimanjaro trek starts from Marangu with porters and guides heading up the Mountain from a point of 1980metres above sea level. You climb through the forest which teems with monkeys and birdlife. If you are in shape, you may consider a visit to the Maundi Crater next to your Mountain hut.
Meals and overnight at Mandara Hut (2700 meters).

Day 3.
After breakfast, the Kilimanjaro Climb takes us through the Mountain Forests of Moss as we hike to the Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight (3720 meters).

Day 4
This morning after breakfast, our Mount Kilimanjaro trek sees us hiking through sections of moorland, Giant Lobelia and the bare sections of the Mountain. We will leave the forest to ascend to Kibo Hut which acts as our base for the peaks. This is a long walk and should be considered based on the fitness level(5680 meters).

Day 5
Early morning climb start for the final ascent to the summit of the UHURU PEAK which is refered to as the roof of Africa (5895 meters)
The hike starts just after midnight as you walk through the darkness to the highest point in Africa! After breakfast at the top, we descend and head back with picnic lunches for dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.

Day 6
We finally end our Kilimanjaro safari by taking a morning descent to Marangu gate where will be met and transferred to the Mountain Base Hotel overnight - H/B

Day 7
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha.
End of our Services.
Price per person sharing starts from US$800 and above
SRS US$50

Please see note below on transport:

Marangu Rates include:
Ground transfers with pick up and drop off at Arusha or Kilimanjaro, park entrance fees, rescue fees, Mountain Guide, porters, accommodation and meals with 2 nights at the hotel as indicated on the above itinerary.

Marangu Rates exclude:
Lunch and dayroom use on Day 8, climbing equipment, sleeping bags, drinks, tipping and all other expenses of personal nature.
NB: Please note that the cost of transport is based on maximum 8pax in one vehicle.

Mount Kilimanjaro Fact File:
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, usually referred to as the “roof of Africa”, The Mount Kilimanjaro comprises of three volcanic cones which are’ Mount Kibo Mount Shira and Mawenzi Volcanoes. It should be noted that these are inactive volcanoes and the only volcanic activity on the mountain is only through vents in the side of the Mountain.

The highest point in Africa is at 5,892 at Uhuru a highlight for a Kilimanjaro Safari climber. It is also at this Mountain that you find snow right across the equator. Mount Kilimanjaro was formed as a result of eruption whereby, the molten rock materials were blown out of a volcanic cone and these mataerals building up to form a large volcanic mountain. The Kilimanjaro Mountain safari makes use of its three Volcanic cones. It is on these cone that tourist routes are planned.

The Kilimanjaro is a local word reffering to a little Mountain and was seen by one of the first explorers in the region by the Names of John Rebman and also was named Kilimandcharo at the time when Tanzania was governed under the German East Africa. The Kilimanjaro climbing routes up to the Peaks are the following: Marangu, Lemosho,Rongai, Umbwe Shira, and Machame the most beautiful of all these climbs. However, you should note that the Machame Kilimanjaro climb is much steeper. The Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai climb happens to the the simplest route although, one is expected to stay in mobile tents.

The Marangu Mountain climb is the most popular where mountain hikers stay at the Mountain huts along the way. Due to the volume of Mountain Climbers on this route, you will expect this to be a little crowded and very busy. The Vegetation cover on Mount Kilimanjaro comprises of tussock grasslands, Montane forests, heath, Giant Lobelia, bamboo and other unique plants.