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Climb Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route (Private) 8 days from £1,145.00 - Up to £50.00 discount
Private/Independent Kilimanjaro Climb on the Marangu Route
Standing high above Africa’s game-filled plains at 5,895m, Kilimanjaro is one of earth’s most impressive natural wonders. For any serious walker, reaching the summit of this extinct volcano will be one of life’s most memorable achievements. On this Kilimanjaro climb you’ll follow the popular Marangu Route, accompanied by your own private local mountain guide, porters and a cook. Sleeping in dorm-style mountain huts at night (rather than camping) and following a well-defined scenic trail with only one seriously demanding day, the Marangu Route is the busiest route up Kilimanjaro. Your Kilimanjaro climb starts at Marangu Gate at 1,800m. As you gain altitude you’ll walk through five distinct climatic zones, from the lower slopes through rain forest, over heath and moorland to high alpine desert and finally scree slopes to Gilman’s Point. If you’re feeling up to it, you can make the final push to Uhuru Peak, reaching 5,895m and the highest point in Africa. Reaching the top of Kilimanjaro for sunrise is not the only reward – there are outstanding views to be seen on the way, unique plant life, flora, animals and birds. After your trek you’ll also have the chance to relax at your hotel pool and enjoy a game drive in the exceptionally scenic Arusha National Park.
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Climb Kilimanjaro - Acclimatisation Insight
Many operators promote this route as a five day (four nights on the mountain) ascent of Kilimanjaro to keep costs down, but at Specialist Tanzania we always include an extra day on trek allowing six days (five nights on the mountain). This enables climbers to make a more gradual acclimatisation to the high altitudes reached on this particular route.
Highlights of Climb Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route
Highlights of Climb Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route
| 1 | Stay in mountain huts with facilities rather than camping |
| 2 | Ascend on one of the easiest and most popular summit-bound trails |
| 3 | Experience one of life’s great challenges of the natural world |
| 4 | Gaze at breathtaking scenery of vast African plains and ice fields |
| 5 | Spot black and white Colobus monkeys hiding in lush rainforest |
| 6 | Watch the sunrise from the summit of Africa’s highest mountain |
| 7 | Chance to extend your climb to include a Serengeti safari or Zanzibar |
Climb Kilimanjaro - Brief Itinerary of Marangu Route
| Day 1 | Moshi | Arrive Kilimanjaro and transfer to Moshi (800m) at the foot of Kilimanjaro. |
| Day 2 | Mandara Hut | Transfer to Marangu Gate then hike through rainforest to Mandara Hut (2,720m). |
| Day 3 | Horombo Hut | Trek up to heath and moorland to arrive at Horombo Hut (3,720m). |
| Day 4 | Horombo Hut | Acclimatise at Horombo with optional walk towards Mawenzi Hut via Zebra Rocks. |
| Day 5 | Kibo Hut | Ascend to Kibo Hut (4,700m) on high alpine desert. |
| Day 6 | Horombo Hut | Pre-sunrise start to summit at Uhuru Peak (5,895m); descend to Horombo camp. |
| Day 7 | Moshi | Descend to Marangu Gate via Mandara (2,720m); transfer to hotel in Moshi. |
| Day 8 | Optional day safari in Arusha National Park. End of trip. |
View route map of Climb Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route
Responsible Tour Operating in Tanzania
Specialist Tanzania works in close partnership with a locally owned and managed company in Tanzania. We feel this approach has a more direct benefit on the local distribution of income from tourism. We support and fully endorse the recruitment and training of local guides, porters, local group tour managers, drivers and representation staff.
With our guiding principle of employing local people wherever possible our guests see a direct benefit in the improved local knowledge of our local team, whether that be knowledge of flora, fauna, history or just general Tanzanian life. Through this approach we can also maximise the amount of your tourism revenue that is delivered directly into the heart of the local economy, whilst at the same time providing our guests with a holiday which is fully financially protected by our bonding schemes and insurance cover.
Specialist Tanzania is also determined to do what we can to help minimise any negative impacts on the environmental, wildlife and cultural welfare of Tanzania through promoting responsible visitor behaviour; promoting waste reduction; facilitating cultural exchange between guests and local communities; supporting local businesses, goods and services; encouraging guests to eat local foods rather than imported foods; encouraging the conservation of natural resources like electricity and water; and promoting the importance of protecting the local environment and nature.
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