Mount Kilimanjaro

5 days—Marangu Route is an unforgettable adventure through the iconic Marangu Route, a five-day journey leading you through lush rainforests, and alpine.

$1800-2200 USD

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Safari summary

Marangu Route is an unforgettable adventure through the iconic Marangu Route, a five-day journey leading you through lush rainforests, and alpine meadows.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

Arusha to Mandara Hut

Kilimanjaro

Marangu Gate (1980m) - Mandara hut (2700m) Hiking time: 5 hours | Distance: About 12 km's | Habitat: Montane forest. After B/fast, Drive from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Marangu National Park gate. The journey passes through the village of Marangu, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. Once you reach the park gate, all hikers are requested to sign in at the Park office and make their final preparations for the climb.

Mandara Hut

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Mandara hut (2700m) - Horombo hut (3720m) Hiking time: 6 hours | Distance: About 15 km's | Habitat: Moorland. After B/fast, continue your climb passing through a short stretch of forest, then skirts the base of the Maundi Crater and then emerges into the transition from rainforest to moorland. It is well worth a short detour to scramble up the rim of the Maundi Crater for your first really impressive view of the Kibo Crater. B/fast, Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Horombo Hut 3700m. Full Board

Horombo

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Horombo hut (3720m) - Kibo hut (4700m) Hiking time: 6 hours | Distance: About 15 km's | Habitat: Alpine desert. After breakfast you now continue your ascent into the Alpine desert habitat. From Horombo there are two trails to the "Saddle" (which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo). There is an upper route (right hand fork) and lower route (left hand fork) to choose from. B/fast, Picnic lunch, Dinner and rest till 23h30.

Kibo Hub

Kibo Hut to Summit Uhuru Peak

Kilimanjaro

Summit Attempt, Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m). Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru - 6 hours to descend to Horombo | Distance: 6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent | Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit. You will rise around 23h30, you shuffle off into the night. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. The total time spent walking on this day is around 13 - 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day.

Horombo Hut

Horombo (3700m) to Mandara

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Our Vehicle and Driver will be waiting for you to transfer you back to Arusha.

Arusha

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