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5-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Via Marangu Route From Moshi

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Trekking, Climbing, Camping

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Engage yourself in an adventurous tour to summit Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) of Kilimanjaro Mountain via the Marangu Route, commonly known as the Coca Cola route. Ascend through the challenging trails and scree towards the Gilman's Point on the crater rim. Also, witness magnificent sunrise on your way to Uhuru Peak.

Highlights
  • Summit the Uhuru Peak of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Admire vibrant sunset views and picturesque landscapes
  • Day 1- Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut expand_more
    • Depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful tropical rainforest. 
    • At the upper edge of the forest line, have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until you reach Mandara Hut. 

    Acclimatize at Maundi crater rim

    Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft

    Distance: 8 km/5 miles

    Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

    Habitat: Rain Forest

  • Day 2- Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut expand_more
    • Start the day by continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. You may get your first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

    Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft

    Distance: 12 km/7 miles

    Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

    Habitat: Heath

  • Day 3- Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut expand_more
    • Climb gradually, then cross the " Saddle " lunar desert between Mawenzi and Kibo. 
    • Your camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Reach, rest, and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

    Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft

    Distance: 9 km/5 miles

    Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

    Habitat: Alpine Desert

  • Day 4- Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut expand_more
    • Very early in the morning (around midnight), begin your push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek, and the wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. 
    • Ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent but short breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. 
    • Finally, arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
    • After spending a few moments in the plains of Africa and celebrating your accomplishment, descend to Horombo Hut. 
    • Later in the evening, enjoy your last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

    Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft

    Distance: 19 km

    Hiking Time: 7-9 hours

    Habitat: Arctic

  • Day 5- Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate expand_more
    • On your last day, have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. 
    • Reach the park headquarters at Marangu gate to collect your summit certificates. 
    • Drive back to the hotel in Moshi.

    Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft

    Distance: 21 km/12 miles

    Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

    Habitat: Rain Forest

What's Included
  • Oxygen Cylinder
  • English-speaking African tour guide
  • Twice a day medical health check-up, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope
  • Two nights hotel in Moshi (before & after the climb) BREAKFAST
  • Orientation meeting in Moshi and gear check as well
  • Pick up and drop off at the Airport
  • Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, and rescue fees
  • 3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs of your personal gear
  • Hut fee
  • Sleeping pad 2.5 inches thick and trekking poles
  • All meals while on the climb + evening tea with popcorn or peanuts
  • As much treated water you can drink while climbing
  • Hot water for washing up daily
What's Excluded
  • Airfares and taxes
  • Tip to your guides, porters and cook. The recommended for this is $ 20 head guide per day, $ 15 per assistant guide per day, $ 15 per cook per day & $ 10 per porter per day. This can be split between each Client in the climb
  • Lunch, dinner and drinks at the hotel
  • Health requirements (Yellow Fever - compulsory depending on how you travel to Tanzania, Meningitis & Hepatitis A optional but recommended)
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Laundry (available at the hotel)
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Optional travel insurance
  • Personal hiking/trekking gear  Some gears available for rent
  • Snacks and personal medicine
What to bring
  • Upper Body
    • 2 – Long sleeves shirts, lightweight fabric (e.g., SmartWool or moisture-wicking fabric)- $7 for hire
    • 1 – Short sleeve shirt, lightweight fabric- $7 for hire
    • 1 – Very light fleece/microfleece or power stretch fleece- $7 for hire
    • 1 – Softshell jacket, heavier fleece or synthetic sweater- $7 for hire
    • 1 – Belay jacket (preferably down)- $20 for hire
    • 1 – Poncho (optional in case of rain)- $15 for hire
  • Lower Body
    • 2 – Hiking pants-$10 for hire
    • 1 – Fleece pants-$10 for hire
    • 1 – Waterproof pants-$10 for hire
    • 2 – Long underwear, lightweight fabric (e.g., Smart Wool or moisture-wicking fabric)-$10 for hire
    • (Underwear and bras as needed)
  • Hands
    • 1 – Lightweight or soft shell pair of gloves- $10 for hire
    • 1 – Thick pair of waterproof gloves, preferably with Gore-Tex - $10 for hire
    • 1 – Thick pair of mittens (optional for those whose hands get really cold)-$10 for hire
  • Feet
    • 1 – Hiking boots, insulated and waterproof-$25 for hire
    • 1 – Tennis or sports shoes to wear at camp- $25 for hire
    • 3 – Hiking socks, preferably wool-$7 for hire
    • 3 – Lightweight sock liners-$7 for hire
    • 1 – Gaiters (optional, but recommended)-$10 for hire
  • Headwear
    • Four season’s sleeping bag-$30 for hire
    • Sleeping bag liner-$15 for hire
    • Trekking poles-FREE
    • 1 – Sun hat (wide-brimmed)-$10 for hire
    • 1 - Lightweight wool liner hat (optional)-$15 for hire
    • 1 – Thick wool or fleece hat -$15 for hire
    • 1 – Balaclava or sky mask-$10 for hire
  • Accessories and Toiletries
    • Sunglasses- $25 for hire
    • 32 oz water bottle (recommend 1 or 2 Nalgene bottles)-$10 for hire
    • Water bladder for your backpack, at least 2 liters-$10 for hire
    • Camping towel, microfiber or lightweight- $10 for hire
    • Stuff bags or plastic bags to help organize your clothes and keep things dry-$20 for hire
    • Sunscreen-$30 for hire
    • Waterproof duffle bag (this is the bag with the majority of your belongings that the porters will carry while you hike) - $20 FOR HIRE
    • Day pack (this is the bag you will carry for the day’s hike)-$20 FOR HIRE
    • Lip balm
    • Hand sanitiser and/or wet wipes
    • Toilet paper
    • Hikers first-aid kit
    • Toiletries
    • Prescription medication
    • Extra contacts (if you wear them, or an extra pair of glasses)
    • Camera
    • Extra batteries for electronics you bring with you
    • Snacks such as energy bars (1 to 2 per day)
Meeting Point

Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 4 USD 1900 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 1900 / person