Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing

MARANGU ROUTE: 06 DAYS/05 NIGHTS ON THE MOUNTAIN

MARANGU (Coca Cola route); this is the traditional and most straightforward route on the mountain. It is also the busiest and best equipped. If you accept that there will be others around, there are the advantages of good huts, good views of Mawenzi and, of course, others to walk with. If you are traveling by yourself, this is the only route on which you can easily join a group from other operators and walk together. The extra day is highly recommended for improved acclimatization. Be clear whether or not this is included in your trip.

Day 1:

Arrival

• Arrive Moshi town. Met and taken to the pre-booked hotel for an introductory Kilimanjaro climb briefing.
• Overnight stay there.  

Day 2:

Moshi to Marangu, onto Mandara Hut

• Drive to Marangu gate at 09.30am. From the gate you walk 3-4 hours through the fascinating rainforest to Mandara Hut at 9,000ft, close to the Maundi Crater for overnight.
• Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut
• Total walking time 4 hours.

Day 3:

Mandara to Horombo Hut

• The climb to Horombo hut starts off as a steep walk through the last of the rain forest and out into tussock grasslands. The walk to Horombo Hut 3,720m (12,200ft) is about 14 km with attitude gain of about 1,000m and will take anything between 5-7 hours.
• Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.
• Total walking about 4 hours.

Day 4:

Horombo to Kibo Hut

• From Horombo Hut you will climb to Kibo Hut 4,703m (15,430ft), which are 13 km and take about 6-7 hours up the valley behind the huts, last water point and onto the Saddle.
• Dinner and overnight at the Kibo Hut

Day 5:

Kibo to Uhuru, descend to Horombo Hut.

• The attempt to reach the summit begins shortly after midnight. For some 5 hours one climbs the steepest and most demanding part of the route to Gilman’s point at 18,640ft on the Crater rim. The remaining 45 minutes to the highest point – UHURU PEAK is easier. The descent is far less tiring and the night is spent at Horombo Hut.
• Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut

Day 6:

Horombo to Marangu gate, and back to Moshi

• The decent continue past Mandara Hut to the Park Headquarters where successful climbers may now collect certificates of achievement. Thereafter transfer back to Moshi for overnight.
• Overnight in Moshi

Day 7:

Departure

• After breakfast, departure back home or next destination.
• End of our services:
• Enjoy your holiday with us!

Services Included Are:

• Base Hotel Accommodation in Moshi for 2 nights on BB (night before and after)
• Park entrance fees
• Camping fees
• Hut fees
• Rescue fees
• Park commission
• Food for climbers (3 meals a day)
• Salaries to the climbing crew (guides, porters and cooks)
• Transport from Keys Annex Hotel to the Park Gate and back after the climb

Services not included

• Tips
• Climbing gears and equipment of personal nature
• Sleeping bags

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Terms and conditions:

• Children: 2-12 years if sharing with adults are charged 75% of the adult rates, if on own room full amount as adults. 
• Ketas Safaris requires a 25% non-refundable deposit of the total tour cost upon confirmation of the safari and the balance 60 days prior to the arrival for clients to safeguard the reservation.
• Reservations will be cancelled if the final payment is not received by the due date with full loss of deposit.

Cancellations:

• All cancellation must made in writing to Ketas Safaris and all cancellation will be charged a cancellation penalty depending on the number of days before tour departure:
• Between 45 days and 30 days      No refund of the deposit
• Less than 30 days                        No refund of the land cost
• There is no refund of any unused portion of your safari once commenced. Cancellation penalties on Airfare are additional and are not included in the above cancellation charges.

  
Important Information:

• Tour cost are based on all known costs and rates of exchange as at the 01st March 2011, any significant changes beyond the control of Ketas Safaris will be passed on to passengers.
• Ketas Safaris also retain the right to alter any arrangements due to local conditions. Ketas Safaris also retains the right to refuse any person from participating or continuing any tour for any reason or if that person causes or is deemed to cause hazard and/or inconvenience other passengers.