Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
7 Days Marangu Route.
Price US$1280.00 per person.  

Tanzania offers the best trekking in Africa, Climb Mount Kilimanjaro 5895m the world largest free standing Mountain in the World known as Roof top of Africa and the only highest point in Africa.

The Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route climb, is the easiest and most popular route up to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro . Each night we will overnight in mountain huts and enjoying the meals prepared by our mountain camp chefs. Your guide will be the local Tanzanian guides the expertise and best knowledge of the mountain, explain fascinating details about the Marangu route Trekking, Flora and Fauna, and attend to the endless details that make a climb successful and look out for your safety. The Climb to Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu route is generally approximately no longer than seven days in total, and so you can combine this climb Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu route with and Safari to famous Ngorongoro Crater and Endless Plain of Serengeti or Zanzibar Beach holiday.  

Day 01: TRANSFER TO TOWN OF ARUSHA.
Pick up from your Hotel Nairobi or from Jomo Kenyatta Int Airport (NBO) and transfer by shuttle bus to Arusha or Pick up from Kilimanjaro Int Airport (JRO) to Arusha and drop of at your Hotel, at City of Arusha, Overnight Stay at 3 Star Hotel, Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast. 

Day 02: FROM ARUSHA TO MARANGU GATE.
At 08:00am After breakfast your guide will meet you at your hotel for briefing about daily routine during about your climb to Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu route and there after we depart Arusha town for Marangu Gate. Begin your Mount Kilimanjaro climb through the rain forests, for 4 to 5 hours hike to Mandara Hut (2750m). Overnight Stay Mandara Hut - Mount Kilimanjaro, Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.  

Day 03: HOROMBO HUT.
After breakfast, leave the glades of the rain forest and continue trekking into open rolling moorland. The trek takes about 5-6 hours hike to *Horombo Hut (3820m) Overnight Stay Horombo Hut - Mount Kilimanjaro, Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. 

Day 04: KIBO HUT.
After a good night's rest, trek past the last water point to reach Kibo saddle, a broad desert zone between the two peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Kibo Hut (4720m) is reached in 5-6 hours hike. Overnight Stay Kibo Hut (4720m) - Mount Kilimanjaro, Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.  

Day 05: TO UHURU PEAK THE SUMMIT 5895m - HOROMBO HUT .
At Kibo hut (4720) Wake up at Midnight, the start for the Summit is made just after midnight at before star serve with light refreshment than proceed to the steepest part of the route is to Gillman's point (5700m). A further 1 to 2 hours walk, early morning reaching to the Summit Uhuru Peak (5895m) celebrates your success of Mount Kilimanjaro climb, take the photos before descend to Horombo Hut (3820m) 5-6 hours. Overnight Stay Horombo Hut - Mount Kilimanjaro, Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.  

Day 06: MARANGU GATE TRANSFER TO ARUSHA TOWN.
The day is spent descending Mount Kilimanjaro to the Marangu Gate (1800m). From Mount Kilimanjaro transfer to  your hotel at your base point in Moshi Town or City of Arusha which is start point of northern Tanzania Safaris and centre point of Cape to Cairo, drop of at your Hotel, Overnight Stay at 3 Star Hotel, Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast.

Day 07: MARANGU GATE TRANSFER TO ARUSHA TOWN.
After breakfast say farewell to your Mount Kilimanjaro climb, check out your room at your hotel End of services or possible extension to Safari or Zanzibar beach holiday. Meal Plan: Breakfast.  

We highly recommend after your Marangu Route - Mount Kilimanjaro climb, an adventure not to be missed to explore the Tanzanian wilderness safari and Zanzibar beach holiday. Contact our safari consultant who will help you to design your Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach to fit with your Mount Kilimanjaro climb. 

WHAT IS INCLUDED: 4 Night / 5 Days Marangu Route – Climb Mount Kilimanjaro, hut and rescue fees, experienced English speaking guide, porters, 3 meals a day whilst on trek, 2 nights hotel before and after trekking, on Bed & Breakfast basis, Transfer from base point to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gates and Return to Moshi Town or City of Arusha.  

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Drinks, Gratitude Tips, Airport Transfer, Travel Insurance, Local and International Air ticket, Hire of any clothing / equipment, Sleeping bag, Personal toiletry requirements and all items of a personal nature. 

"There is no special equipment or expertise needed to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu route - the basic thing is having a slow pace. The routes have been chosen to allow a slow gradual hike. Any physically fit person is able to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu route. However, please note the following - you are not permitted to trek the mountain if you have any respiratory problems, cold, high / low blood pressure, diabetics or any cardiac problem. Climb Mount Kilimanjaro is a big mountain and should not be under estimated". 

CHECKLIST OF RECOMMENDED ITEMS: Waterproof Rucksack and Daypack, Sleeping bag (at least 3 seasons), Water purifying tablets, Insulation pad, Boots and light walking shoes, Balaclava and Woolen hat or Scarf, Snow goggles / Sun glasses, Gaiters, Gloves, Sweaters / Jumpers Pants and Jackets (waterproof), Water bottle, Anorak / raincoat, Several pairs of socks, First aid kit and insect repellent Sun protection cream and Lip salve, Personal toiletry requirements, Flash light with spare batteries, Whistle and some plastic Bags, Walking stick / Ski-pole.  

CLIMB MOUNT KILIMANJARO - MARANGU ROUTE , MEALS MENU WHILE ON TREK: BREAKFAST: Fruit Juice, Fruit, Cereal / Porridge, Eggs bread / French-toast / Plain-toast / Pancakes, Sausages, Margarine, Jam / Honey, Tea / Coffee / Drinking chocolate.

SNACKS: Peanuts / Crisps / Popcorn / Cookies.

LUNCH: Sliced Carrot and Cucumber stripes, Avocado slices, Boiled egg, Vegetable / Meat cutlets, Sandwiches (Egg / Cheese / Tomato/ Tuna / Meat / Peanut butter), Fruit.

DINNER: Soup ( Mushroom /Asparagus / Chicken / Tomato / Vegetable), Bread, Salad, Rice / Pasta / Potatoes, Chicken / Meat, Mixed Vegetables ( Zucchini / Carrot / French -Beans / Cabbage), Lentils, Fruit Salad, Fruit with custard, Tea / Coffee / Milo / Drinking chocolate.  

EQUIPMENT AND COST FOR HIRING PER ITEM FOR THE ENTIRE CLIMB MOUNT KILIMANJARO:
Day Pack: US$10.00, Torch: US$10.00, Mountain Boots: US$20.00, Sun Glasses: US$5.00, Wool Hat / Balaclava: US$5.00, Wool Socks: US$2.00, Warm Trousers: US$10.00, Sleeping Bag: US$15.00, Warm Bottle: US$5.00, Long Inner Wear: US$5.00, Cutters: US$5.00, Rain Coat: US$5.00, Rain Trouser: US$5.00, Walking Stick: US$5.00, Gloves: US$5.00, Warm Jacket: US$10.00, Pull Over / Sweater: US$10.00, Scarf: US$5.00, Ponchoo for Rain: US$10.00, Roll Mat: US$10.00.  

For Climb Mount Kilimanjaro Reservation Contact

Predators Safari Club
Tanzania's Professional Tours & Safari Operator
Namanga Road, Sakina Area
Tel/Fax:+255272506471, Tel:+255272502111
Mobile: +255754562254
Reservations Email: Intoarusha@yahoo.com
Reservations Email: predatorssafari@habari.co.tz
Email London U.K: predators@safarisno1.fsnet.co.uk

Last Update on 26/Jan/2007
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