6 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route - climbing up to uhuru peak

DAY 1: MOSHI - MARANGU GATE – KILEMA GATE TO HOROMBO HUT

( 6 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route - climbing up to uhuru peak )

Meet your guide and embark on your transfer to the Marangu gate, which takes about 2:30 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Marangu, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. Once you reach the park gate, all hikers are required to register at the Park office. After signing-in and registering at the Marangu gate, we drive to the Kilema gate. Upon arrival you will ensure that you have all your daypack items (containing at least drinking water, your lunch pack and extra clothing) and do a final check on your mountain bike. You will then start the first route section of 16km, (with your guide also on a mountain bike) from the Kilema gate (1950m) to the Horombo hut (3705m) . Bikers with good fitness levels, mountain biking skills and subject to road conditions, will be able to cycle all the way to Horombo hut.

It is important to remember that the biggest cause of altitude sickness is ascending too high too quickly. We will be stopping regularly and to give your body the maximum time to adjust to the higher altitudes. We will aim to reach Horombo hut at around 15:00pm. • Altitude: 1,950 m to 3,700 m

• Distance Covered: 16km

• Time to be used: 6-8 hours

• Meals: Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Horombo Hut

DAY 1 > OVERNIGHT AT HOROMBO HUT

CAMP

NAME OF THE CAMP->HOROMBO CAMP

ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD

CAMP LOCATION->HOROMBO

TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 2: HOROMBO TO MAWENZI – BACK TO HOROMBO HUT (FULL DAY ACCLIMATIZATION)

( 6 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route - climbing up to uhuru peak )

Day two is a day to acclimatize. It is highly recommended to hike all the way to Mawenzi Hut so that you allow your body to acclimatize. This hiking increases your chances to reach the Uhuru Peak. With this comes a reward which is the magnificent views of Kibo.

This should not be underestimated and greatly improves your chance of success in reaching the summit. After a relaxing breakfast, a 4-hour trek follows to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. On your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you. You can relax in the afternoon and regain your strength for the hike the following day.

• Altitude: 3,700 m to 4,020 m

• Distance Covered: 5km

• Time to be used: 3 - 4 hrs.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Horombo Hut

DAY 2 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOROMBO CAMP

CAMP

NAME OF THE HUT->HOROMBO CAMP

ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD

CAMP LOCATION->HOROMBO

TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 3: HOROMBO – KIBO HUT - BACK TO HOROMBO (ACCLIMATIZATION

( 6 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route - climbing up to uhuru peak )

Dinner After an early breakfast, meet your guide and start your ascent into the Alpine desert habitat. The first 3 km of the trail is very rocky and cycling will be very difficult as this section is very stony and eroded. After about 3km the trail improves and cycling will once again be possible.

The “Saddle” (which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo) This is relatively flat and cycling is much easier. However high altitudes, low oxygen levels and cold conditions make the 7km section towards Kibo hut strenuous and challenging. The final km before reaching Kibo hut is especially strenuous.

You will once again be reminded to slow down and drink enough water! Upon arrival to at Kibo hut lunch will be served. After lunch we will embark on an awesome Kilimanjaro downhill, descending nearly 800m over 7km.The final 3km descend down to Horombo hut is very technical and challenging

• Altitude: 3,700 m to 4,700 m

• Distance Covered: 5km

• Time to be used: 3 - 4 hrs.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Horombo Hut

DAY 3 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOROMBO CAMP

CAMP

NAME OF THE HUT->HOROMBO CAMP

ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD

CAMP LOCATION->HOROMBO

TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 4: HOROMBO HUT – KIBO HUT

( 6 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route - climbing up to uhuru peak )

After breakfast, meet your guide and we head back up to Kibo hut. Again the first 3km would require porters pushing and carrying your bike a lot, with the final 7km to Kibo hut offering a good biking trail. We will enjoy lunch and then aim to rest. At around 16h00 depending on how you feel it is possible to hike partially up the summit path to orientate yourself for the summit attempt later that night. Situated in the barren Alpine desert is Kibo hut, a stone build block house which has bunk beds for 60 climbers, but no streams with water nearby. There are platform toilets behind the hut.

The summit (Uhuru Peak) is now a further 1195m up and you will make your final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, thermal clothing etc for your summit bid. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask. Go to bed at round about 19h00 and try to get as much rest and sleep as possible, until 22h00. • Altitude: 3,700 m to 4,700 m

• Distance Covered: 10km

• Time to be used: 4 - 5 hrs.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Kibo Hut

DAY 4 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT KIBO HUT

CAMP

NAME OF THE CAMP->KIBO CAMP

ACCOMMODATIONS-> FULL BOARD

CAMP LOCATION->KIBO

TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 5: KIBO HUT – UHURU PEAK – BACK TO HOROMBO HUT

( 6 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route - climbing up to uhuru peak )

At four am, you will be awakened by your guides to start the zigzag trek up long screen slop. After roughly two hours you should reach Hans Meyer’s Cave and from here the gradient gets steeper. Continue your climb for approximately another three hours to Gilman’s Point, you will take your bike from Porters and start riding to Uhuru peak, arriving at Uhuru peak spends some few minutes, have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.

The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!

Today cycling from Kibo to Uhuru and then Kibo 15% to 20% vegetation is alpine desert and from Kibo to Horombo 100% “Alpine desert vegetation /Icecap.

• Altitude: 4,700 m to 5,895 m (hiking + Riding up)

• Altitude: 5,895 m to 3,700 m (Riding Down)

• Distance Covered: 4 km up / 14 km down

• Time to be used: 10 - 12 hrs (up & Down)

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Horombo Hut

DAY 5 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOROMBO HUT

CAMP

NAME OF THE CAMP->HOROMBO

ACCOMMODATIONS ->FULL BOARD

CAMP LOCATION->HOROMBO CAMP

TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 6: HOROMBO HUT – KILEMA GATE - MARANGU GATE - BACK TO MOSHI

( 6 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route - climbing up to uhuru peak )

After breakfast, make your final riding down to Kilema gate across the alpine and the rainforest to Kilema gate, then you will be transferred to Marangu gate for check out.

A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!

• Altitude: 3,700 m to 1,700 m

• Distance Covered: 18km km down to kilema Gate

• Time to be used: 3 hrs

• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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DAY 6 > OVERNIGHT STAY; KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL (Optional)

BADGET LODGE (HOTEL)

NAME OF THE HOTEL->KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL

ACCOMMODATIONS ->BED AND BREAKFAST

HOTEL LOCATION->MOSHI -KILIMANJARO

ROOM TYPE->DOUBLE