KILIMANJARO - MARANGU ROUTE

DAY 1: Following breakfast, we will drive a "mini-course" to Kilimanjaro National Park, where you will have the chance to view some beautiful country. Upon arrival and registration with the park staff, we will begin the adventure of the ascent on Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world! We will proceed through the Mandara rain forest, then will rest for the evening at the Mandara encampment, located at 9,000 ft (2,700m) on the mountain.  Duration 3-4hrs

DAY 2: Passing through the Glades, we will follow a trail along the open moorlands to our evening destination of the Horombo encampment at 12,000 ft (3,700m).  Duration 4-5hrs

DAY 3: Day spent at Horombo Hut for acclimatization.  Day trip to Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4330m) Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.  Duration 4hrs

DAY 4: Passing our last watering point, our ascent continues upon the saddle of Kilimanjaro and between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. We will then stop for the evening at the Kibo encampment located at 15,000 ft (4,700m). Here we prepare for our midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak. Duration 5hrs

DAY 5: At midnight we begin our forward to the summit of Kilimanjaro. We advance upon steep and heavy screen reaching Gilman's Point on the crater rim of the mountain located at 18,640 ft (5,861m), and then on to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa located at 19,340 ft (5,895m). After we leave Uhuru Peak, we will return to the Horombo encampment for the evening.  Duration 6-7hrs

DAY 6: Our journey downwards brings us past the Mandara encampment and back to our entrance point of the park's gate. Climbers will then be presented with a certificate of achievement for the successful climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro!  Duration 3-4hrs
End of climb.

END OF THE TOUR 

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Price is inclusive of: Park Entry fees, Rescue Fees, Hut & Camping fees, Guide, Assistant Guide and 2 Porters per client, Camping Equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bag), 3 meals per day prepared by our cook while trekking, Accommodation 2 nights in hotel

Price exclusive of: Visa, local and international flights, tips, and drinks, any other activities/ excursion not mentioned above.