KILIMANJARO CLIMB - MARANGU ROUTE

This is a standard five or six day route. It is used by around 70% of Kilimanjaro climbers. This is the only route that climbers both ascend and descend. All other routes have specified descent routes that are different from the ascent routes.5 day climb

DAY ONE

Transfer to Marangu gate, commence climb, overnight Mandara Hut - Note: baggage limit of 12kg. will be carried by your porter, please ensure your personal gear does not exceed this.

A climb through the rainforests - reasonably easy, sometimes slippery path - birdlife and occasional glimpse of monkeys.

DAY TWO

Continue to Horombo, 12 000 ft. Overnight in hut accommodation. The trail passes through a short stretch of forest and skirts the base of Maundi Crater, then emerges into grassland. Horombo is set in a rocky valley with a fine stand of giant senecios or groundsels.

DAY THREE

From Horombo hut there are two trails to the saddle, and on to Kibo Hut. Approximately a 6 hour walk into the lunar landscape of the desert area - 15 450 ft.

DAY FOUR

Very early start to the peak of 19 430 ft, down to Horombo Hut, overnight, full board. The ascent begins at approximately 01 30 hrs and you accomplish the demanding 5 hours in the dark, scrambling up scree. As the sun rises, you should be at Gillmans point on the edge of the crater. A further hour brings you to Uhuru Peak , highest point in Africa , 19 430ft. The descent is much quicker, and you overnight at Horombo hut.

DAY FIVE

Final walk to park gate, where you will be met and transferred back to your base Hotel 

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