Kilimanjaro climbing marangu

7 days—MARANGU ROUTE

$2300-2350 USD

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Safari summary

The Marangu route, also known as the main route, stands as the most favored path to the summit. Accommodation during the ascent and descent is provided in mountain huts equipped with basic necessities. Typically, the journey encompasses 5 days and 4 nights for the round trip. Alternatively, an extended trek of 6 days and 5 nights can be opted for, incorporating an additional day at Horombo Hut for acclimatization, with the supplementary cost for the extra day listed separately as an option

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
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

ARRIVE IN TANZANIA KILIMANJARO MOSH

Kilimanjaro

Aritive any time at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We will arrange a private transifer from Kilimanjaro Internatinal Airport (JRO) to Moshi, we will gather in the hotel for a pre-climb breafing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. The Kilimanjaro trekking bigins and ends at Moshi.

hut

MOSHI – MARANGU – MANDARA

Kilimanjaro

Following breakfast and a briefing from the guide, we'll head to Marangu gate of Kilimanjaro National Park (a 45-minute drive from Moshi to the Marangu Gate). After registering with park authorities, our climb officially commences with a four-hour walk to the Mandara encampment. This leg takes us through a dense rainforest zone, where afternoon rain showers are common. We'll spend the night at Mandara Hut (2,750m), featuring comfortable accommodations with bathrooms and running water.

hut

MANDARA – HOROMBO

Kilimanjaro

Today's journey continues with an ascent through the forest before transitioning to the heather and moorland zone at approximately 3,000m (a six-hour walk). Enjoy breathtaking views of the mountain peaks from this altitude. Horombo Hut (3,720m), nestled in a valley surrounded by towering lobelia and groundsel, awaits us for the night. Similar to Mandara, this hut offers bathroom facilities with running water.

hut

HOROMOBO – KIBO

Kilimanjaro

Our trek progresses beyond the final watering point, ascending onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. As vegetation diminishes, we enter the desert-like alpine zone at approximately 4,000m. Crossing the saddle reveals Kibo peak in the distance, surrounded by an alpine desert resembling a lunar landscape. This seven-hour walk proceeds at a leisurely pace, leading us to Kibo Hut (4,703m), a sturdy stone structure lacking running water.

hut

KIBO – SUMMIT – HOROMBO

Kilimanjaro

Commencing shortly after midnight, we embark on the climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro, capitalizing on the frozen scree slope for an easier ascent to Gillman’s Point (5,861m) on the crater rim. A predawn start enhances our chances of reaching the summit in time for sunrise during the six-hour hike. From Gillman’s Point, a further two-hour round trip along the crater’s edge leads to Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point. Descending from the summit, we head downhill to Horombo Hut.

hut

HOROMBO – MOSHI

Today's descent leads us past the Mandara encampment to the mountain's base, where each hiker will receive a well-deserved certificate. From there, we'll be transferred to a Base Hotel in Moshi for dinner and overnight stay.

hotel

Depart Tanzania

Kilimanjaro

This day left for your next destination. If you have safari, then might be used to beginning your safari or fly to Zanzibar or fly back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time

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