A Tent With a View
A Tent With a View
Kilimanjaro climb – The Marangu Route
The Marangu route is one of three popular climbs we
recommend. This route is 7 days and 6
nights long. You can travel solo, in 2’s
or in any group size up to a maximum of 16 people. Larger groups may be catered
for on request.
Why not enquire about adding a Tanzania safari or
beach experience?
towards the kibo cone
DAY
05
Your hike today takes you directly towards the Kibo cone steadily climbing through the alpine desertwith the landscape changing dramatically as you leave the heather and moorland zone behind and journey on the barren saddle (the dip between the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks). You reach Kibo hut in time to rest for your summit attempt tonight.
to the summit
DAY
06
Around midnight, you begin your final ascent to
the summit. The trek is a steep hike over
loose volcanic scree through the dark and cold night and takes a slow pace in a
zig-zag pattern towards Gilman’s Point. From here a short but difficult hike remains
to take you past Stella point and further around till Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After reaching the summit you continue the
descent back through the alpine desert and
heather and moorland and back to Horombo for the night.
back to moshi
DAY
07
Your final day on Kilimanjaro is a descent
through the south-eastern rain forest zone until you reach the Marangu gate
where a vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Moshitown. Usually,
the crew will leave you at Marangu gate. There is no accommodation included on
this day but options are available on request.
Make your Tanzania experience even more special by adding on some days at one of Tanzania’s incredible beach destinations. Perhaps the most famous is the beautiful spice island of Zanzibar with world-class beaches and diving. However, there are some hidden gems off the beaten track with few human prints left on the deserted white-sand beaches like stunning Saadani national park, where the bush meets the beach. This is a truly secret palm fringed hideaway.
Zanzibar
Few destinations have such an evocative name as Zanzibar. Few know that this Indian Ocean holiday island is in Tanzania and is the perfect complement to any Tanzania safari where you want to mix safari and beach. The UNESCO world-heritage site of historic Stone Town is a heady mix of cultures from Arabia and India with stunning architectural remnants and superb bazaars. This town has its own annual music and film festivals which attract acts and visitors from around the world. From here, head to the north or east coast to relax on world-class beaches and indulge in some fabulous diving and water sports from The Zanzibari boutique hotel.
Safari & Beach
Fancy relaxing at the beach following your Tanzania safari but want something away from it all? Then choose Saadani National Park, the only coastal wildlife park in Tanzania where the bush meets the beach. A place where you can swim in the Indian ocean looking back at vervet monkey and surrounding bush full of wildlife and even a marine park where green turtles hatch. Head out on game drive or foot and boat safari in the morning and spend the afternoon on a stunning deserted beach back at Simply Saadani Camp.
