Compare Tanzania: Safari & Service by Discover Corps vs 7 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking via Marangu Route by Eastland Adventures
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| Duration | 10 days | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 3,395 | $ 1,880 |
| Price Per Day | $ 340 | $ 269 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Basic |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included |
9 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 9 Dinners |
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| Description |
Over the course of 10-days, our time will be split between the relaxed village life of Moshi and the Big-5 game parks that Tanzania is known for. Our primary project in the community will be located at a local village school. Take time to teach English and basic math to the young minds of the village. Volunteer alongside teachers to develop instructional aids and engage with the students through games, music and activities. When not in the classroom, help to improve the school’s infrastructure by planting gardens and refurbishing classrooms. |
Marangu Route is also known as the “Coca-Cola” or “tourist” route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every camp site with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal, and the huts have a sponge mattress, pillow, and solar power. All climbing groups, often from several countries around the world, share meals in dining huts providing a jovial and energetic atmosphere. |
What You'll Do
Over the course of 10-days, our time will be split between the relaxed village life of Moshi and the Big-5 game parks that Tanzania is known for. Our primary project in the community will be located at a local village school. Take time to teach English and basic math to the young minds of the village. Volunteer alongside teachers to develop instructional aids and engage with the students through games, music and activities. When not in the classroom, help to improve the school’s infrastructure by planting gardens and refurbishing classrooms.
What You'll See
We’ll balance our time lending a hand in the school with exciting cultural activities around the village and a 3-day excursion to three of the best safaris in East Africa. Take a nature walk to a stunning waterfall along the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa. Learn to make traditional batik art and visit a coffee cooperative that supports local women. Take the jeep ride of a lifetime in three of the world’s most famous safari parks: Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park. See a pantheon of wildlife in their natural habitat, including zebras, lions, leopards, elephants, wildebeest, and rhinos.
Day 1: Kilimanjaro
You will meet your driver at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and drive to your hotel. Have a few minutes rest and meet your guide for gears checking and briefing about the mountain. Also, your guide will go through your equipment and demonstrate the use and operation of all equipment, especially emergency oxygen cylinder and pulse ox meter, and explain signs and symptoms of various mountain sickness which might happen while trekking.
Day 2: Hike to Mandara Hut, 2227 meters
You will start by driving from your hotel in Moshi and cross cultivation zone, Marangu village, heading to Marangu Gate, 1890 meters for about 1 hour’s drive. You will do registrations and meet your crew and you will start hiking to cover 8 kilometers about 3 - 4 hours crossing rain forest. Picnic lunch and drinking water will be provided on the way.
Day 3: Hike from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut, 3727 meters
This is a bit long day, about 10 kilometers’ walk and estimated time will be 5 - 6 hours. Lunch and drinking water will be provided on the way. Also, you will get to moorland zone and you will be able to view Kibo and Mawenzi peak from far.
Day 4: Hike from Mandara Hut Kibo Hut, 4727 meters
Today you will be in the alpine desert and cross the saddle area between Kibo and Mawenzi. You will cover the distance of 9 kilometers for 4 - 6 hours. Lunch and water will be provided. Also, from this day is when some hikers start to experience some mountain sickness.
Day 5: Hike from Kibo Hut to Uhuru peak and descend to Horombo Hut, 5895 meters
Around midnight, you will be provided with some tea and snacks. Dress warm and starting hiking heading to the summit. It will take 6 - 8 hours’, about 6 kilometers to get to Uhuru peak. The first peak will get at Gilmans point at 5685 meters which located at the crater rim and then Stella point at 5756 meters. Then, you will join other hikers from other routes heading together to Uhuru peak and you will be able to see the sunrise on your way or at the summit. You are recommended to stay at the peak for 10 - 15 minutes for view and pictures after you descend via the same trail to Kibo Hut for resting. After resting for 1 - 2 hours, you pack your stuff. Have brunch and start to descend down to Horombo Hut.
Day 6: Marangu gate
Soon after breakfast, you will meet your Kilimanjaro Eastland Adventures crew for group pictures and Kilimanjaro songs. After, you will keep descending down to Mandara Hut where you will stop for hot lunch and then descend to Marangu gate. The total distance to cover will be 18 kilometers and estimated time will be 6 - 8 hours. At Marangu gate, you will sing out to the Kilimanjaro National Park log book. Your guide will collect your certificate for those who manage successful summit then drive you back to your hotel in Moshi for a long hot shower and Kilimanjaro beer.
Day 7:
Drive you back to Kilimanjaro international Airport (JRO) for departures or join for safaris
