6 Days Remarkable Marangu Route Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Marangu Route Climbing

Marangu route climbing package is the easiest route that climbers can take to cover and conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, the mount with the highest peak in the whole of Africa. The climbing package is one of the best as it provides a day for acclimatization with a circuit walk across Mawezi and Kibo peaks. Join Absolute Holiday Safaris Team for Marangu Route Climbing as we don’t compete but just Deliver and Complete your Climbing Dream.

 HIGHLIGHT

– Marangu Route Climbing is the easiest route to use to reach Mount Kilimanjaro Uhuru Peak Summit.
– Enjoy Constant and Moderate Climb through Marangu Route Climbing very well developed.
– Marangu Route Climbing accommodations are on simple Mount Kilimanjaro Huts.
– Kindly the Tipping for any Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing route is mandatory for Guides, Porter, and Cook.
– Marangu Route Climbing starts in Arusha and ends either in Arusha, Moshi or at the airport.
– Professional, Knowledgeable Mountain Guide regularly used to hit the summit guaranteed.

 ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARUSHA – MARANGU GATE – MANDARA HUTS.

– Distance covered 7kms
– Climbing Duration 4 – 5 hours
– Elevation 2740metres

Pick up from your Arusha hotel, be introduced to the guide, Porters, and cook as well briefing for the Marangu Route climbing then depart for Marangu gate for Registration. Start the 7kms from the gate through a rain forest where you will search for the Towering Eucalyptus, birdlife, and the Columbus monkeys. Upon arrival at Mandara hut, a walk to the Maundi Crater is recommended so that you can see the view of Northern Tanzania and Kenya. Dinner and overnight at the Mandara Huts.

DAY 2: MANDARA HUTS – HOROMBO HUTS.

– Distance covered 11kms
– Climbing Duration 6 – 8 hours
– Elevation 3700metres

Breakfast as the guide brief you about the day Marangu Route climbing, later start your day through the rain forest again, after 1 hour or 1 hour 30minutes leave the forest and approach the moorlands all the way to Horombo escarpments. You will start feeling the effects of the attitude as you have a view of the Kibo summit and Mawenzi’s small peak view. Dinner and overnight at Horombo Huts.

DAY 3: HOROMBO HUTS.

6 Days Marangu Route Climbing provides a day for acclimatization with a circuit walk from Horombo Huts to Mawenzi and Kibo peaks back to Horombo Huts for dinner and overnight. The acclimatization is to prefer the tourists/ Climbers before they attempt the summit for great amazing views from all directions.

DAY 4: HOROMBO HUTS – KIBO HUTS.

– Distance covered 10kms
– Climbing Duration 6 – 8 hours
– Elevation 4700metres

Share breakfast with your guide, porters, and the cook, and commence your Marangu Route Climbing to cover the 10kms from your day huts to Kibo Huts. Ascend and descend the peak of Mawenzi and Kibo Summit, the vegetations here begin with heathlands to a moonscape. Arrive at Kibo Huts for Dinner and overnight as you prepare to reach the summit the following day.

DAY 5: KIBO HUTS – UHURU PEAK – HOROMBO HUTS.

– Distance covered 18kms { 4kms up and down 14kms}
– Climbing Duration 12 – 15 hours
– Elevation 5895metres

Early in the morning between 0200am to 0300am depending on your climbing speed start so that you can make it to the Uhuru peak before sunrise. The path is steep and covered by snow, passes through Gilman’s Point located at the crater rim 5861metres, and continues to Uhuru peak 5895mtres/19340 ft which is the highest peak in the whole of Africa. Have unbelievable views on all turns, take great photos, and start to descend knowing that you have achieved your dream. Make a stopover at Kibo Huts for lunch and descend down to Horombo Huts for Dinner and overnight.

DAY 6: HOROMBO HUTS – MARANGU GATE – ARUSHA.

– Distance covered 18kms
– Climbing Duration 5 – 6 hours
– Elevation 3700metres – 1700metres

Breakfast at the Huts, get ready for the Final Marangu Route Climbing 18kms walk through the moorlands, and the rain forest will be wet and muddy therefore Guitars and trekking poles will help. Reach Marangu gate for your certificate of achievements, say bye-bye to the porters, and cook then be transferred either to Moshi or Arusha depending on your next day activity, either airport or safari.

 RATE INCLUDES:

– Transport to & from the base of the mountain.
– Guide, Porters, and Cook entrance fee
– Three meals a day
– All huts and Camping fees
– All park entrance fees
– Certificate of Achievement
– Boiled water while in the mountain
– Rescue fees.
– Accommodation at all Huts.

 RATE EXCLUDES:

– Personal climbing gears.
– Personal Travel insurance.
– Items of personal nature.
– Tipping to guide, Porters and cook{Mandatory}
– Drinks.
– Sleeping Bag Mountain type.
– Bath Towel.

MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING GEARS

– Rack sack for your Equipment.
– Sleeping bag Mountain type.
– Day pack for your personal items
– Climbing boots/Camp shoes
– Socks
– High Gaiters
– Hiking/climbing clothes, 2 Underwears,1 hiking shirt long sleeve,1 Bandanna,1 warm Hat,1 Hiking Shorts, Pants, Balaclava, Fleece Neck warmer, Jacket or pullover, 1 Rain Parka.
– Headlamp with bulb and batteries
– First aid kids, Pocket Knife, Sunglasses
– Snow goggles & water purification Tablets
– Toiletry item & walking stick etc.