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Tanzania Gentle Marangu Climb Safari

6 Nights Safari with Tanzania Gentle Marangu Climb Safari

Summary of Tanzania Gentle Marangu Climb Safari:

The popular Marangu route will get almost any reasonably fit person to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. You do not need any specialised mountaineering equipment or experience to reach the summit via this route.

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and is the highest walkable summit in the world. The peaks of Mawenzi (5132 m) and Kibo (5895 m) have permanent snow and ice.

On the climb, you move from a tropical to an arctic environment in a just a few days.

You first pass through lush rain forests, before reaching heather and open moorland. Further upwards you reach the almost lunar landscape of an alpine desert between the two peaks.

Itinerary of Tanzania Gentle Marangu Climb Safari :

Day 1: ARUSHA - MOSHI

Pick up from Arusha and transfer to Moshi, at the foot of Kilimanjaro.Dinner and overnight at Springland Hotel or similar

Day 2: MARANGU GATE - MANDARA HUT

After breakfast & short briefing from your guide depart for Marangur gate.

(It is 45 Minutes drive from Moshi to the Marangu Gate.) Upon registering with park authorities, our climb will officially commence with a 4 hours walk to the Mandara escarpment.

We will pass through a thick rain forest zone, where there is a high chance of rain in the afternoon.

Overnight at Mandara Hut (2750m), an attractive collection of buildings. Bathrooms available with running water.

Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut

Day 3: MANDARA HUT - HOROMBO HUT

Today we will continue our ascent through the forest for a short time, before reaching the heather and moorland zone at roughly 3,000m (approximately a six-hour walk). Enjoy stunning views of the mountain peaks at this altitude.

We will spend the night at Horombo Hut (3,720m), which lies in a valley surrounded by giant lobelia and groundsel, flora which are characteristic of this semi-alpine zone. Bathrooms are available with running water

Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut

Day 4: HOROMBO HUT - KIBO HUT

Our trek continues past the final watering point, and ascends onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro, between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi.

The vegetation thins out as we enter the desert-like alpine zone (approximately 4,000m) and, once we cross the saddle, Kibo peak comes into view. The saddle is an alpine desert that resembles a lunar landscape.

Be careful to notice signs of altitude sickness. This seven-hour walk will be taken at a slow pace. We will spend the night at Kibo Hut (4,703m), a comfortable stone construction (no running water at Kibo Hut).

This semi-desert zone receives an annual rainfall of under 250mm; the ground often freezes at night, but ground temperatures soar to above 30 degrees Celsius by day. Few plants other than lichens and grasses survive in these conditions.

Day 5: KIBO HUT - UHURU PEAK - HOROMBO HUT

Shortly after midnight, we will commence our climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro, since it is easier to climb the scree slope to Gillman?s Point (5,861m) on the crater rim when it is frozen, and an early start for the six-hour hike improves our chances of reaching the summit in time for sunrise.

From Gilman?s Point, it is a further two-hour round trip along the crater?s edge to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. From the summit, it is downhill all the way to Horombo Hut where we will spend our last night on the mountain.

Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut

Day 6: HOROMBO HUT - MARANGU GATE-MOSHI

The day is spent descending to the Marangu, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day congratulating yourself and relaxing after the strenuous trek.

Dinner and overnight at Springland Hotel or similar

Day 7: MOSHI - ARUSHA

After breakfast, drive to Arusha

Note:

When arranging for your international air tickets, note that it is usually cheaper to disembark at Nairobi in Kenya. You then take a shuttle bus to Arusha at a cost of US$ 20.

This shuttle bus leaves at 0800 and 1400 hrs daily from either Nairobi or Arusha. The drive takes 5 hours. If you wish to make use of this option, please indicate so.

Includes in Tanzania Gentle Marangu Climb Safari:

- Transfers with pick up and drop off at Arusha or Airport

- Park entrance & rescues fees

- Accommodation and meals with 2 nights in a hotel as indicated in the itinerary

- Accommodation in tents with 2 persons per tent during climb

- Services of a cook to prepare meals during the climb

- Service of a mountain guide (English speaking) and porters

- Government taxes

Excludes Tanzania Gentle Marangu Climb Safari:

- Extras at the hotel i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.

- International flight

- Departure tax