Kilimanjaro Hiking, Marangu Route, 3 Days
Itinerary Overview
Itinerary
Price Include & Exclude
Itinerary Overview
Itinerary
Price Include & Exclude
Itinerary Summary
Itinerary Daily Schedule
Day 1 : Arrival in Arusha/Moshi
Arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be transferred to Moshi or Arusha, for your first overnight stay. We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing.
DAY 2: Trek to Mandara Huts (2,700 m.)
After breakfast at the lodge, we will transfer straight to the gate and after completing the entrance formalities at the National Park gate (1,830 m.). We then climb up through the attractive and unspoiled forest to reach the clearing containing the Mandara Huts (2,700 m.).
The volcanic remains of Maundi Crater are nearby and make a good afternoon excursion. An alternative is to simply rest and enjoy the beautiful forest around you. Hiking Time: 3-5 hours).
DAY 3: Trek to hut complex at Horombo (3,720 m.)
After breakfast, the first part of the walk is a steep ascent through rain forest, but the path soon opens out onto grassy moorland and in clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks. We climb steadily through the moorland zone, containing giant heather and occasional stands of groundsel, eventually, we reach the hut complex at Horombo (3,720 m.).
Sunrises and sunsets here are always very spectacular and the site is close to the glaciated dome of Kibo. There is a real sense of being above the clouds. Hiking Time: 4-6 hours).
DAY 4: Retrace to National Park Gates:
After breakfast at Horombo Camp, we retrace our steps with a pleasant moorland walk to Mandara and then a lovely forest walk that returns us to the National Park Gates. Hiking Time: 5-6 hours).
Pricing Terms of Service
Price Includes the following:
- Airport transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport,
- Hotel in Moshi on B/B,
- Transport from Hotel to Kilimanjaro gate,
- all park fees,
- salaries of guides/porters/cook
- all meals on the mountain,
- clean safe drinking water,
- accommodation equipment
- Government tax,
- certificate of climbing,
- first aid,
- oxygen bottle,
- Park rescues fee,
- transfer to Moshi rest, shower, and then evening go to Arusha (check safari section day oo)
Price Excludes the following:
- Flight to Tanzania,
- Entry VISA,
- Climbing gears (available for rent),
- Tips to guides, porters, and
- Items of a personal nature.
For your preparations, we also attach a list of personal hiking gears to prepare, and also you may rent on arrival.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: We have emergency helicopter rescue operated by a private company, and We advise climbers/visitors to buy insurance which include High mountains. (world nomads, IMG, passport card- examples of insurance)
For your information upgrade options: In the Mount Kilimanjaro, accommodation is in the tents/camps, and toilet is public normal tourist standard called Pit Latrines. There is option for private mobile toilet, called chemical toilet, and available for rent at a cost of 280 US $ for entire trip duration.
-Safety and evacuation: There is a special standby Helicopter, and we advise you to check for high altitude mountain insurance like Passport Card, passport Card, Magnus search & rescue, AIG insurance, and what you may find locally etc
Note: The hotel in Moshi on Arrival is not included so that you can have a chance to choose the most suitable option.
A – Standard Budget hotel= Diamond Delight hotel 60 US $
B --3 star luxury hotel = Panama Garden Resort or Maridadi Hotel = 100 US $
C – Luxury hotel = Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel – 140 US
D – Boutique Kilimanjaro luxury Tents = 350 US $
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