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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing - Marangu Route - 7 Days - SASC01
Summary:Kilimanjaro is the world’s highest free standing mountain and is also the Africa’s highest peak 5895m. Although fitness and healthy is required, as the finishing point is a bit challenging, Marangu route is the easiest way up to and from the summit among other routes which does not need more technical and experienced climbers. Accommodation in wooded huts
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Day 1: Arriving in Moshi or Arusha.
Organizing and Briefings in your hotel / Ofiice, Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi or Arusha

Day 2: Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu Gate (1980m) - Mandara hut (2700m)
Hiking time: 5 hours Distance: About 12 km's
Habitat: Montane forest Moorland
After breakfast, start the climb through fascinating rain forests till you reach the first hut Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (9,000ft).

Day 3: Mount Kilimanjaro - Mandara hut (2700m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: About 15 km's
Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine - meadow. The altitude begins to change and slowdown your pace while enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (12,520ft).

Day 4: Mount Kilimanjaro - Horombo hut (3720m) - Kibo hut (4700m)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: About 15 km's
Habitat: Alpine desert
After breakfast, resume the climb, the landscape becomes rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to Kibo Hut. Meals and overnight at the hut. (15,520ft)

Day 5: Summit Attampt! Mount Kilimanjaro - Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru 6 hours to descend to Horombo
Distance: 6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee hrs of the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb the very steep part of the route to Gilmans Point (most difficult and tiring part). Uhuru Peak is reached within an hour's walk along the crater rim. (19,344ft). Start the walk along the craters rim. (19,344ft). Start the descent to Horombo hut for overnight

Day 6: Mount Kilimanjaro - Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: About 27 km's
Return to a hotel in Moshi. After lunch, have a good rest, meals and overnight at your hotel.

Day 7: After breakfast, depart for your next destination, which is optional, either:
(a) The National Park (This can be arranged)
(b) Kilimanjaro International Airport
(c) Arusha Town

Package Includes / Excludes:Inclusive:
- Meet and greet at the airport by your bus driver and transfer to Moshi
- 2 Nights accommodation at the Hotel including breakfast & dinners
- 6 Day / 5 Nights hiking on Mount Kilimanjaro
- National Park / Camping & Hut fees / Government tourist taxes
- Qualified guide - registered with the National Park Board / Assistant guides, cook & porters
- All meals on the mountain (we cater for special dietaries)
- Camping equipment, including: Tents / Ground sheets / Mess tent (for dining) / Mini camping chairs / Tables / Candles
- Portable oxygen for emergencies
- Summit certificates, issued by the National Park Board
- Government taxes on accommodation

Exclusions:
- Yellow fever inoculation
- Tips for the guides and porters (Budget on US$100 per hiker)
- Visa cost for Tanzania
- Drinks & meals not specified
- Climbing gear
- Personal first aid kit
- Travel insurance (Highly recommended)


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