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MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING

AASK 01 - 7 Days & 6 Nights ( 5 days on trek )

MARANGU ROUTE

Sometimes known as the 'Coca-Cola' route, because it is the most popular route up the mountain, the Marangu Route is in fact probably followed by ninety percent of all climbers. It has a well defined path, which has been well set out and where most obstacles have been modified to make them 'climber friendly'. Accommodation on this route is in purpose built mountain huts providing adequate shelter and even bottled water, beer and soft drinks ( at high altitude prices!).

Despite the human traffic (it can be fun to mingle with climbers from all over the world), this is a very scenic route with good views of Mawenzi and excellent prospects for viewing wildlife.

Day to Day Trekking Details

Day 1: Arrival Day

Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut (Marangu Route)

Breakfast, drive from the hotel to Marangu gate, after registration start climbing through dense semi-tropical to the first hut- Mandara hut (9,000ft). Dinner and an overnight stay at Mandara hut (Climbing Conditions)

Day 3: Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut (Marangu Route)

Breakfast; ascend through the alpine meadow, and grassland and moorland to Horombo hut (12,000ft). Both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks can be viewed easily on the way. Dinner and an overnight stay at Horombo hut

Day 4: Horombo – Kibo Hut (Marangu Route)

Breakfast, further ascending to Kibo hut (15,000ft); the landscape becomes very stony and eroded. Spectacular mountain vegetation like giant cactus, groundswell and lobelia appear on the way. Dinner and an overnight stay at Kibo hut (Climbing Conditions)

Day 5: Kibo – Uhuru Peak – Horombo (Marangu Route)

Wake up at midnight for a snack and proceed to the summit through Gilman’s point (18,640ft). It is about 5-6hours and 1-2 hours from Kibo hut to Gilman’s point and from Gilman’s point to Uhuru Peak (19,340ft) respectively. Thus reaching the peak in the early morning of the fifth day and start descending after picture taking on the top to Horombo hut for diner and an overnight after a short break at Kibo hut, (Climbing Conditions)

Day 6:Horombo –Marangu –Gate.

Breakfast ,Descend the mountain to the Park Gate taking 5 to 7 hours to be met and transferred to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7

Breakfast at Mountain Inn - End of tour

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MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING

FINALCHECKLIST

One of the important prerequisites of a successful summit attempt is being properly equipped. Ensure that you are well equipped - print the Checklist below and mark it off, it will be an essential part of your preparation for the climb. Please remember to limit the weight of your duffel bag and its content, to be carried by the porters on the climb, to 15 kg (30 lbs.) or less. Extra luggage, including clean clothes to wear after your climb, can be left at the hotel in Moshi. Please feel free to contact us should you have any further questions regarding the checklist. We also provide a complete and quality rental service on all the equipment required on the mountain, as a sensible alternative to purchasing. Please click Gear Rental for more information.

Please note: This checklist is only a guideline. A comprehensive checklist will be send to you as soon as your hike is confirmed.

Make sure you have everything you need to help you successfully summit the Roof of Africa.

Travel Documents

• Valid passport and visa
• Airline ticket
• International health card with immunizations (Yellow fever)
• Travel insurance
• Medical insurance
• US$ cash / Travellers Checks / Credit Card

Essential Items

• Duffel bag - large enough for all climbing gear and clothing. To be carried by the porters. An extra bag to be left at the hotel with extra gear
• Small luggage lock - to lock zippers
• Day backpack - between 20 - 35 litres. Large enough to carry your water, camera, raincoat, lunch pack, snacks & warm clothing
• Sleeping bag
• Ski-pole / walking stick
• Water bottle / containers
• Kilimanjaro map (Can be bought at Park gate)
  

High Altitude Gear

• Waterproof, breathable & windproof jacket (outer wear like Ventex, Gore-Tex or Jeantex)
• Waterproof, breathable & windproof pants (outer wear)
• Polar fleece (middle layers

• Thermal underwear (under layers
• Mittens or warm gloves
  
• Glove liners (if necessary)
• One pair thermal (polertex) socks
• Balaclava
• Gaiters
  
• Thermal water flask

Hiking Gear

• Shorts
  
• Hiking pants
• Regular underwear
• T-shirts
• Raincoat or Poncho

Footwear

• Water resistant semi-stiff hiking boots - mid weight boots work great
• Shoes for overnight camps - i.e. sneakers, running shoes, etc.
• Socks - several pairs for the climb
• Liner socks - to keep your feet dry and limit the risk of blisters

Equipment

• Sun hat or similar (with a brim)
  
• Collapsible ski stick (optional but highly recommended)
  
• Water bottles - two or three (total capacity at least 6 litres)
• Head lamp, good strong one with spare batteries and an extra light bulb
• Water purification tablets
  
• Sunglasses, good quality dark lenses for the climb, with a securing strap
  
• Flashlight (torch) with spare batteries

Personal Items

• Toilet kit (soap, tooth brush, toilet articles, wet wipes, etc.)
• Towel
• Sun screen and lip protection, SPF 30+
• Ziploc bags, to protect camera, binoculars, etc. from dust
• Toilet paper
• Money belt for passport and valuables

Medical and First Aid Supplies

• Headaches--Syndols
• Altitude sickness-Diamox (if not allergic to sulpha)
• Diarrhoea - Imodium
• Nausea - Valoid
• Malaria - Prophylaxis
• Water purification tablets
• Painkillers
• Muscular sprains
• Abrasions blisters and cuts - Plaster, bandages
• Antiseptic cream - Betadine
• Flu and colds
• Eye drops
• Insect repellent

Optional Items

• Camera, extra lenses and film (ASA 200 film recommended)
• Binoculars
• Powdered sports drinks for the climb (ex. Game or Isotonic drinks)
• Pocket knife
• Notebook & pencil
• Plastic bags to keep clothing dry (masking tape)
• Energy snacks and sweets
• Video camera, tapes, battery packs and tri-pod