Trek up Mount Kilimanjaro via Marangu from Nairobi
Trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain 19340ft /6896m), via the Marangu route. 5 days treking, with a night at either end in a hotel in Arusha. Includes transport from Nairobi. Considered to be the easiest route, and a trek rather than a climb, and suitable for those not experienced in the mountains. Departs Nairobi on Mondays.
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Depart for Moshi from Nairobi by DHL Shuttle or our safari vehicle. Overnight in a hotel of your choice at extra cost.
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Transfer from Moshi to Marangu Gate with porters and guides where you start your climb with a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut, 9,000ft.
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After breakfast, climb to Horombo Hut, 12,000ft. Dinner and overnight at the hut.
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Continue ascending, past the "last Water" point, to reach the Saddle, a dry area between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Overnight at Kibo Hut (15,000ft / 4700m).
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An early start for the stiff walk up steep and heavy scree to reach Gillman's Point (18640ft / 5681m) in time for sunrise. From here it is possible to continue to Uhuru Peak (19340ft /6896m) the highest point in Africa. Afterwards descend to Horombo Hut.
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After breakfast, descend to Marangu Gate with an overnight in a Moshi hotel of your choice at extra cost.
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Depart Moshi by DHL Shuttle or our safari vehicle for Nairobi.
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Departs any day.
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The Local Payment also know as the Park fees are divided into 2 seasons; High season and Normal season. High season is in January,February,March,July,August,September and October while Normal season is April,May,June,November and December.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 730 | ||
| Local payment (Park fees) per person for both High and Normal seasons | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 730 |
