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Kilimanjaro Trek 3 Days Marangu Route

Special Tour 1 days
Marangu Route, Tanzania Tour Guide: KiliTwende

Trek Overview:

This package is designed for those who have short period of time, low budget at the same time they want to spend some nights on the mountain. Some perfect this 3 Days trek because they travel with children who are not ready for the full trek yet.

The trek start at Marangu gate to Mandara hut which is the first hut on Marangu route then proceed to Horombo Hut on the next day. The second night will be at Horombo hut (3720m) the on the next day after breakfast you will descend back down to Marangu gate. Those who are doing the full climb will continue to the base camp and then to the summit.

Inclusions

  • Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Pre & Post Trek accommodation at the standard hotel in Moshi
  • Park fees, camp fee, rescue fees with newly government enforced 18% VAT from July 1st 2016
  • Transfers to/from the mountain gates
  • Expert guides, cook, assistant guides, and porters
  • Three meals a day during the climb
  • Bottled water on the first day of the climb boiled and filtered on the mountain
  • Entry fees, Camping fees, rescue fees and crew fees
  • Mountains 4 Season sleeping tents double occupancy
  • Sleeping mattress, foam, 1.5 inches thick
  • Mess tent, table, chairs and lanterns
  • Oxygen tank in case of emergency
  • Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent
  • Crew salaries (Guides, cook and porters)

Exclusions

  • Airfare
  • Beverages and food at hotel
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Laundry Services
  • A doctor for the group
  • Tips for porters, guides, cook and assistant guides

Day 0: Arrive Moshi/Tanzania

Upon arrival, you will meet and picked at Kilimanjaro International Airport with a KiliTwende Adventures representative followed by transferred to a hotel in Moshi, where you will meet with a Kilimanjaro Trekking guide for the Pre trekking briefing and equipment check up, then rest until the next morning for the starting trek.

Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,870m/6,165) – Mandara Hut (2720m/8,860)

Distance: 8km
Environment: Montane forest
Time: 3 to 4 hours

Start in the morning from the lodge in Moshi; you will make a way to the Marangu Gate, from where the trekking journey begins with all your equipments and belongings will be both organized and packed by the porters while you spend the time on the registration process with the National Park formalities before trek through the rainforest.

On this phase, you should expect and encounter mild rain, fog, and mud. Game viewing opportunities also exist with possible sightings of Colobus monkeys.

You’ll get to reach Mandara Hut after ascending for 3 to 4 hours. Each hut has 6 to 8 sleeping bunk beds. Solar generated lightings are in place inside the huts. Flush toilets are there in central hut.

Porters will arrive at the camp early to arranging drinking and washing water and chef will prepare all the dishes from scratch for the hikers. During night hours, the temperature drops below freezing point and trekkers are advised to be prepared for that.

Day 2: Mandara Hut (2720m/8,860) – Horombo Hut (3720m/12,200ft)

Distance: 11km
Environment: Moorland
Time: 5 to 6 hours

After breakfast, you will begin the ascent out of the rainforest and into the heathen moorland. You will pass the Maundi Crater and able to climb up to its rim for a spectacular view of the Kibo Crater.

In the moorland, you will spot exotic plants, including giant lobelia and groundsel. After 6 hours of hiking, you will reach Horombo Hut (3720m).

Just like the previous night, the porters will prepare drinking and washing water. Later evening snacks and eventually dinner will be prepared by our chef. As temperature drop below freezing point at this site, be prepared for the cold night.

Day 3: Horombo Hut (3720m/12,200ff) -– Marangu Gate (1,870m/6,165)

Distance: 19km
Environment: Montane Forest
Time: 6 to 8 hours

After a well-deserved breakfast, then start a steady descend down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

Arrive at Marangu gate and meet with a driver who will meet you drive you back to the hotel in Moshi.

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