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Kilimanjaro – 6 Day Marangu Route

Kilimanjaro – 6 Day Marangu Route

$1550 per person

The 6 Days 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.

6 Days
16++ Age
  • Destination
  • 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 – 6 Day 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 you up and get transferred by Shuttle bus to Moshi.
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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. Zone: Rainforest. Walking hours: 5-6 hours walking. Zone: Rainforest.
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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
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Day 4: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi hut
Walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks, this extra day and night at Horombo is for additional acclimatization. We recommend drinking enough water and walking slowly! All meals for the day are provided at the Horombo hut. Horombo hut to further improve our acclimatization. Zone: Low alpine zone to High alpine zone
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Day 5: Mawenzi Hut to Kibo Hut
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) Walking Hours: 4-6 hours walking. Zone: High alpine zone.
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Day 6: Kibo Huts to Summit then to Horombo Huts
Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic screed has some well-graded zig-zags, a slow but a steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 meters. 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 Huts amazingly fast and we stop at Kibo Huts for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horrombo Huts. Kibo Huts to Summit to Horrombo Huts (3,720 m.) Walking Hours: 13-15 hours. Zone: Glacial zone and the all preceding zones.
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Day 7: Horombo Huts to Marangu Gate
Descend past Mandara huts to Marangu National Park gate, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From here you will be transferred to Mountain Inn for dinner, summit cerebration and overnight. Horombo hut to Marangu Gate. (6-7 hours walking) Zone: Rainforest.
Number of People Price in USD
1 2,100
2 1,870
3 1,820
4 1,790
5 1,780
6 1,770
7 1,760
8 1,740
9 1,730
10 1,550
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