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This is Africa's highest mountain and
the most awesome sight. Snowcapped and not yet extinct,
at (5895m / 91340ft), it is surrounded by rain forest
and is home to many animals such as Elephants, Buffaloes,
Rhinos, Leopards, and Monkeys. Monkeys and Elands are
the only animals that can be seen at the summits of
Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. The snow-capped peak, the dream
of scaling the summit, watching dawn break and gazing
out over the vast African wildlife, plains and bushland
is an experience not to be missed. Kilimanjaro can be
trekked at any time of the year, however, there is usually
a lot of rain during April, May and November which makes
trekking even more challenging. Send us an email to make
a reservation.
AAMTZ 715 - 7 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro hiking: Marangu Route |
Day 1. Nairobi/Arusha/Moshi
Depart Nairobi by morning shuttle to Moshi arriving late
afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2. Mandara Hut
After breakfast, drive 45kms to Marangu Gate (1860m). Walk
9 kms through dense semi-tropical Rain Forest to Mandara
Hut (2744m). Dinner and overnight.
Day 3. Horombo Hut
Depart early morning for a 10hr walk up to Horombo Hut (3761m).
The landscape becomes more rigged and rocky but superb,
with mawenzi and Kibo peaks in view. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4. Kibo Hut
After breakfast, proceed on a 6hr walk throguh spectacular
mountain vegetation to Kibo Hut (4732m). Dinner and overnight.
Day 5. Uhuru Peak/Horombo
The final attempt to the summit is made in the early hours
of the morning at 2:00 am. It takes about 5 hrs to the most
difficult steep part of the route to Gilman Point(5681m).
From Gilmans, it takes one hour thirty minutes to Uhuru
Peak (5895m.) Descend to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.
Day 6. Moshi/Arusha/Nairobi
Descent is rapid. After breakfast, walk down to Marangu
Gate for transfer to Moshi. Dinner and overnight in Moshi
Day 7. Arusha/Nairobi
Depart Moshi by morning shuttle back to Nairobi arriving
approx. 1830 hrs.
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