Kilimanjaro 5 Days Marangu Route

Kilimanjaro – 5 Days Marangu Route

$1580 per person

The Marangu route is one of the easiest and most popular trail in Kilimanjaro. The moderate slope makes it less difficult to climb. It’s the only route with huts, simple dining and rooms. We recommend on doing Marangu 6 days/5 nights in Mountain though this route allow 5 days/4 nights in Mountain.

5 Days

16++ Age

Marangu Route

Destination

Kilimanjaro
Departure

Moshi Town to Marangu Gate
Departure Time

Please be ready by 8:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:00 AM.
Return Time

Approximately 1:00 PM in the last day.
Dress Code

Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, cold weather jacket, gloves, pants, spare clothing.
Included

Kilimanjaro – 5 Days Marangu Route

Airport transfers

Transfers to and from the national parks

Tents (camping safaris & trekking)

Mattress (camping safaris & trekking)

Crew salaries (safari & trekking)

Camping facilities (camping safaris & trekking)

Hotel accommodations

Emergency oxygen (trekking)

All taxes

National Park entry fees

Personal guide

All meals while on tour (safari & trekking)
Not Included

Bottled water (safari)

Game drives in a custom built 4×4 safari Land Cruiser (safari)

Tips (safaris & trekking)

Personal expenses

Meals not listed

Personal trekking equipment & climbing gear

Travel insurance

Visas

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Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania and transfer to the hotel

Arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO) KLM Safaris' staff will pick you up and transfer you to Moshi town where you will spend the first night at a hotel of your choice. For those who will arrive through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya, we will pick them up and get transferred by Shuttle bus to Moshi.

Day 2: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

After having your breakfast we will make a short journey from the hotel to Marangu National Park gate for the necessary formalities at the gate. We start the climbs through fascinating tropical rain forest; we reach the first hut at Mandara for dinner and overnight. An alternative is to simply rest and relax the beautiful forest around the camp. Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,700 m) Walking hours: 5-6 hours walking. Zone: Rainforest.

Day 3: Mandara hut to Horombo hut

The first part of the walk is a steep ascent through forest, but the path soon opens out into moorland and in clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. We arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp. Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m) Walking hours: 4-6 hours walking. Zone: Low Alpine Zone.

Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo hut

We climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. These 6-7 hours walking will be taken at a slow pace until we reach Kibo Hut (4,700m), where we will spend the night in a comfortable hut. There is no running water at Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700 meters) 4-6 hours walking.

Day 5: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horrombo Hut

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic screed has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 m. We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Kibo Hut is amazingly fast.

Day 6: Horombo Hut

Descend past Mandara hut to Marangu National Park gate, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From here you will be transferred back to the Hotel for dinner, summit celebration and overnight. Horombo hut to Marangu Gate. (6-7 hours walking)