Ascent along the classic Marangu route
Tanzania attracts travelers mainly to its world-famous safaris. However, there is also the highest mountain in all of Africa, Kilimanjaro, which in turn attracts tourists and trekkers. In fact, Kilimanjaro is not the name for the summit, but for the whole mountain massif containing three volcanoes: Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira. The highest peak of the Kibo – Uhuru volcano (5,895 m above sea level) is the highest point. A number of hiking trails lead through this extensive volcanic mass. The most accessible variant of the output is the so-called Marangu route. On this trek you will go through several vegetation zones so that you can finally get to the rest of the glacier on the roof of Africa
Tour Marangu gate - Mandara hut
Comfortable climb through the alpine forest
Ascent to Kilimanjaro I: The first stage of the ascent to Kilimanjaro along the most classic Marangu route is… continue reading
Tour Mandara hut - Horombo hut
Heathland below Mawenzi Peak
Ascent to Kilimanjaro II: the second stage of ascent to Kilimanjaro traverses the heather-covered slopes of… continue reading
Hike under Mawenzi
The first acclimatization ascent
After reaching the Horombo Huts camp and a short rest, it is ideal to go on an acclimatization hike below the… continue reading
Horombo hut tour - Kibo hut
Hike at the foot of Kiba
Ascent to Kilimanjaro III: The third day of the ascent will thoroughly check your altitude acclimatization. A… continue reading
Ascent to Uhuru
Final ascent to Kilimanjaro
Ascent to Kilimanjaro IV: On the fourth day, the final ascent is finally waiting for you. It takes about ten… continue reading
Descent back
After descending from Uhuru back to Kibo hut, it is not at all bad to just relax for a while and meet during this day below at Horombo hut. You will definitely sleep much better. On the fifth day you will run two ascent stages and in the evening you can have a beer in Moshi.
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