This 6 days Kilimanjaro hiking Marangu route is the one of the best popular tour packages which offers an opportunity to climb and successful summit at Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa about 5,895m, this package is designed for those who seek shorter route and who are not used to hiking at high altitude but equally rewarding experience, then so, it has an additional extra acclimatization day at Horombo Hut, that led to increase the high chance to summit. The departure normally done in Moshi town, starting with a drive to Marangu Gate, hiking through Mandara Hut - mawenzi ridge - Horombo hut - Kibo Hut - before the summit at Uhuru Peak and then descending via Marangu gate back to Moshi.
Day - to Day schedule for 6 days hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro: Day1:Moshi - Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut, Day2: to Horombo hut, Day3: to Mawenzi ridge, Day4: to Kibo Hut, Day5: to Uhuru Peak - Horombo hut, Day6: to Marangu gate - Moshi.
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On Day 1 of your Kilimanjaro trek you hike though dense rainforest, though at points there are openings in the vegetation that offer views of the farmlands which cover the base of the mountain outside of the Kilimanjaro National Park. The day's trail ends at Mandara Hut, where you overnight.
Elevation: 1200 m to 1,750m to 2,750m
Distance: 9km
Trekking Time: 3 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
On Day 2 you trek through more beautiful rainforest, but soon the forest gives way to moorland. The snowcapped peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen. After trekking for six to eight hours you reach Horombo Hut, where you stay for the night.
Elevation:2750m to 3,807m
Distance:13km.
Trekking time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorlands
Your third day on the mountain can be split into two parts: a climb to Mawenzi Ridge, followed by a return to Horombo Hut. The reason for this is to helps your body to acclimatize properly to the increased elevation.
When you reach Mawenzi ridge you spend some time there taking in the breathtaking views before heading back down to Horombo Hut for another night. As already mentioned, climbing high and then sleeping low is an important acclimatization strategy.
After a good night rest and breakfast you will trek past the last water point to reach saddle area, a great desert between the two peaks Mawenzi and Kibo. An early dinner and overnight at Kibo hut.
Elevation(m):3807m to 4725m
Distance: 13 km
Trekking time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Desert
Today's trek consists of two parts. First part, you strike out for the summit! and
Your guide wakes you up around midnight to get ready for the ascent. Within about six hours you reach Stella Point and enjoy the sunrise. After that, you trek for about another hour on a snow-covered trail to reach Uhuru Peak. After reaching the summit, you descend to Horombo Hut for the night.
After a long sleep you will be awaked for breakfast and pack, continue your descent through the moorland to Mandara Huts. Here you will have lunch then proceed your triumphant recessional down through lush forest to Marangu park gate. After the gate sign out, a vehicle will take you to back to the hotel where it is definitely time for your certificate presentation and celebration!
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| Office In: | Tanzania |
| City: | Moshi |
| Since: | 2019 » (5) Years of Experience. |
| Size: | 5 - Employees |
6day Climb Kilimanjaro Via Marangu
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