Marangu Route

ITINERARY :

• DAY 1 ARRIVAL AIRPORT PICK-UP

  Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet an B&J representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.

• DAY 2 TREKKING FROM MARANGU GATE TO MANDARA HUT

  A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold a quick briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park's eastern entrance: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking up to Mandara Hut (2,700 m). The trekking route includes passage through the rainforest (where tropical showers are highly probable), so we recommend you take not only spare clothes, but also your raincoats. When you reach the camp, our mountain support crew will take care of the necessities, pitch the tents, and prepare lunch.

  Elevation (ft): 1,860 m to 2,700 m

  Distance: 11 km

  Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

  Habitat: Rain Forest.

  Main destination: Mandara Hut

  Accommodation: Budget camping

  In or near Mandara Hut

  Meals: All meals included

• DAY 3 TREKKING FROM MANDARA HUT TO HOROMBO HUT

  Early in the morning after breakfast, the group will depart Mandara Hut to start a moderate trek towards the second high altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720 m). When you reach the camp on this day, you will be treated to views of two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi..

  Early in the morning after breakfast, the group will depart Mandara Hut to start a moderate trek towards the second high altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720 m). When you reach the camp on this day, you will be treated to views of two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi.

  Elevation (ft):2,700 m to 3,720 m

  Distance: 10 km

  Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

  Habitat: Dartmoor.

  Main destination: Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro

  Accommodation: Budget camping

  In or near Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro

  Meals: All meals included

• DAY 4 TREKKING FROM HOROMBO HUT TO KIBO HUT

  On this day, right after breakfast the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,700 m). The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit. When you reach the camp you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink lots of water.

  Elevation (ft):3,720 m to 4,700 m

  Distance: 10 km

  Hiking Time: 4-8 hours

  Habitat: Alpine desert.

  Main destination: Mt Kilimanjaro

  Accommodation: Budget camping

  In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

  Meals: All meals included

• DAY 5 TREKKING TO UHURU PEAK AND DESCENT TO HOROMBO HUT

  Night departure from Kibo Hut (4,700 m) and the start of your trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit: Uhuru peak (5,895 m). The trekking will be moderate from a physical standpoint, but the altitude presents a much more serious problem. For the entire length of the trekking each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will be monitoring your stamina and mental resolve. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Kibo Camp and after a two-hour rest continue your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m).

  Elevation (ft): 4,700 m to 5,895 m

  Distance: 16 km

  Hiking Time: 9-12 hours

  Habitat: Arctic.

  Main destination: Mt Kilimanjaro

  Accommodation: Budget camping

  In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

  Meals: All meals included

• DAY 6 DECENT FROM HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE

  You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park's exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a transfer back to the hotel..

  Elevation (ft): 3,720 m to 1,860 m

  Distance: 18 km

  Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

  Habitat: Rain Forest.

  Main destination: Mt Kilimanjaro

  Accommodation: Budget camping

  In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

  Meals: All meals included

• DAY 7 DEPARTURE

  Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.