Marangu Route, Silver Level Climb (On Request)

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE:

• Operated with English- and German-speaking professional mountain crew
• All guides have "Wilderness First Responder" and "Wilderness First Aid" certificates, along with over 7 years of experience in climbing

*There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group, or part of the same group during the tour. Airport transfers will be operated with English-speaking drivers

ACCOMMODATION:

• 2 night’s hotel accommodation
• 4 night’s alpine hut accommodation (shared tent for solo travellers)

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 6 Moshi

Standard Hotel Category = Aishi Machame Hotel or similar 3*

Day 2 Mandara

Standard Hotel Category = Alpine style dormitory huts or similar

Day 3 Horombo Hut

Standard Hotel Category = Alpine style dormitory huts or similar

Day 4 Kibo Hut

Standard Hotel Category = Alpine style dormitory huts or similar

Day 5 Horombo Hut

Standard Hotel Category = Alpine style dormitory huts or similar

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Post-night Moshi

Standard Hotel Category = Aishi Machame Hotel or similar 3*

MEALS:

• 3 square meals daily on the mountain
• The menu includes different soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables; water, tea and coffee
• Breakfasts at the hotel before and after the ascent

TRANSPORT:

• Arrival and departure private transfer in an air-conditioning vehicle from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport
• Private transfer to the trailhead
• Transfer to the hotel

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:

• All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: hike from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (Day 2); hike from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (Day 3); hike from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (Day 4); hike from Uhuru Peak and descent to Hormobo Hut (Day 5); Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (Day 6)

OTHER:

• Meet & Greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport 
• Each participant will be provided with a porter (who can carry up to 15 kg of personal baggage)
• Kilimanjaro National Park permits
• Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees
• Camping/hut fees
• Modern The North Face VE-25 tents
• Oxygen systems and pulse oximeters
• First aid kit
• Warm and comfortable sleeping pads (2 inches thick)
• Group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery and cutlery)
• Meeting the group at the National Park exit
• International certificates for a successful ascent 

What's Not Included

• Accommodation on the mountain is based on sharing Alpine Huts. Single accommodation is not possible on the Mountain for this programme
• Visa fees
• Domestic flights 
• International flights 
• Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the ascent)
• Tips for the mountain crew 
• Personal gear rentals 
• Mountaineering insurance
• Portable toilet/shower are not permitted on Marangu Route climb
• Expanded ration, which means a wider choice of products in the mountains
• The North Face sleeping bags (comfort -18°C / extreme -34°C
• Iridium 9575 Extreme satellite phone. Uninterrupted contact with our support team
• Mountaineering insurance up to 6,000 meters by World Nomads
• Flight insurance by AMREF Flying Doctors
• Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Requirements

Passengers arriving in Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. Travellers’ cheques are generally not accepted in East Africa. US banknotes cannot be older than 2004 and must have the latest security markings (large portrait of the president).

KIT LIST:

• Small backpack (20–40 litres) for your daily necessities
• Large duffel bag for your belongings, which will be carried by a porter (80–120 litres)
• Sleeping bag (designed for up to -15°C)
• Rain poncho, a waterproof covering for your backpack
• Hiking boots with a water-repellent layer and good protector
• Gym shoes for the first days of the climb and to change at the camp
• Hiking pants for the first days of the climb (2 pairs)
• Waterproof pants
• Warm ski pants (designed for -15°C)
• T-shirts, long sleeve shirts (4–5 pieces)
• Soft-shell or fleece jacket
• Windproof jacket
• Insulated jacket for -15°C is an absolute necessity for the final ascent to the summit
• Thermal underwear for active sports (preferably 2 pairs)
• Light trekking gloves
• Mittens/gloves designed for -15°C for the final ascent to the summit
• Hiking socks (4–5 pairs)
• Gaiters for protection against dust/snow 
• Cap/Panama hat/hat to protect your face and neck against the equatorial sun
• Fleece hat 
• Balaclava for wind protection during the final summit ascent
• Good quality alpine sunglasses or googles 
• Headlamp + extra batteries
• Trekking poles 
• Water flasks (2 litres in total); the flask may be substituted by a water bladder installed in your backpack
• SPF 40-50+ sunblock
• Lip balm
• Towel, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush
• Personal medication in case of a chronic disease
• Snacks and energy bars, chocolate and nuts

Please Note

• Accommodation on the mountain is based on sharing Alpine Huts. Single accommodation is not possible on the Mountain for this programme
• Portable toilet/shower are not permitted on Marangu Route climb
• On Day 1, the check-in starts from 02:00 pm
• On the last day, the check-out is at 11:00 am. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee (available as an optional extra)
• There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group, or part of the same group during the tour
• Please note that if you select the Extra Acclimatization Night, the services will be moved one day ahead
• On your first day at this altitude, it is strongly recommended you heed the following instructions from this point on (1) Abstain from consuming alcohol and caffeine (2) Drink over 4 litres of bottled water daily (little by little, frequently).
• Day 3: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness
• We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
• Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
• In many hotels in Tanzania, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
• No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 6 Moshi

• Standard Hotel Category = Aishi Machame Hotel or similar 3*

Day 2 Mandara

• Standard Hotel Category = Alpine style dormitory huts or similar

Day 3 Horombo Hut

• Standard Hotel Category = Alpine style dormitory huts or similar

Day 4 Kibo Hut

• Standard Hotel Category = Alpine style dormitory huts or similar

Day 5 Horombo Hut

• Standard Hotel Category = Alpine style dormitory huts or similar

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Post-night Moshi

• Standard Hotel Category = Aishi Machame Hotel or similar 3*