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6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Via Marangu Route

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Trekking, Climbing

  • Duration

    6 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English

Description

Tackle the Marangu Route for your Kili adventure in this 6-day trek! Also, called the Coca-Cola route, it is the most popular route on the mountain, and thus is considered "touristy", and because the route is the only one that offers sleeping huts. Take in the wonderful views of Kibo, Mount Meru, Mawenzi mountain, and much more! Trust the oldest route to the summit, and experience the incomparable natural beauty in this trek!

Highlights
  • Admire the views of Kibo and Mount Meru
  • Trek through the forest area of Mandara
  • Camp at the savannah zone of Kibo hut
  • Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,830 m/6,000 ft) to Mandara Hut (2,740 m/9,000 ft) expand_more

    • Drive to Marangu Gate (1800m) with your Kilimanjaro trekking guide to start walking through a thick rain forest which takes 3-4 hours to Mandara Hut (2727m). The Mandara Hut is situated on the forest belt border just below the Maundi Crater.

    Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut.

    Distance: 7 km
    Hiking time: 4-5 hours
    Habitat: Montane Forest

  • Day 2: Mandara Hut (2,740 m/9,000 ft) to Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft) expand_more

    • After breakfast, proceed walking for 5-6 hours slowly following a path through the forest and then through the heather and moorland zone from where you can view Kilimanjaro’s two peaks and Moshi town, with a lunch box. 

    Arrive at Horombo Hut (3,720m) for dinner and overnight stay.

    Distance: 11 km
    Hiking time: 6-8 hours
    Habitat: Heath Land

  • Day 3: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Mawenzi Hut (4,600m/15,100ft) expand_more
    • Spend this day acclimatising and see the amazing rocks (Zebra Rocks) that seem just like zebra stripes, for 2-3 hours and get back to Horombo Hut for lunch, dinner and overnight.

    Elevation Gain and Loss: 2,900 feet
    Hiking time: 6-8 hours
    Habitat: Heath Land

  • Day 4: Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) to Kibo Hut (4,695 m/15,400 ft) expand_more

    • Climb up to Kibo Hut (4703 m), 5-6  hours crossing the barren sub–Alpine terrain of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks with a picnic lunch box along the way. 

    • Relax on arrival to prepare for the next stage which begins shortly after midnight, a very early start at around 12:00.

    • Follow the zigzag path up the scree slope, stopping frequently to catch a breath in the starlit air. This is the steepest and most demanding section for the climb, taking five hours to Gillman's Point (5685m). Gillman’s Point offers great views of the Eastern Ice fields. 

    • See the sunrise behind Mawenzi Peak illuminating the plain. Then walk a further 45 minutes around the crater and up to the highest point Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the roof of Africa where you will be rewarded with stunning views of the spectacular glaciers illuminated by the sunrise.

    • Thereafter it is a 3-4 hour descent to Kibo Hut (3720m) with a rest at Kibo Hut on the route.

    Enjoy dinner and overnight at Kibo Hut.

    Distance: 10 km
    Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
    Habitat: Alpine Desert

  • Day 5: Kibo Hut (4,695 m/15,400 ft) to Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft) expand_more

    • Enjoy an easier day as you have the luxury of walking downhill on the way to the Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.

    Distance: 4 km ascent, 14 km descent

    Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
    Habitat: Artic

  • Day 6: Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft) to Marangu Gate (1,830 m/6,000 ft) expand_more

    • Start a much easier day as you have to walk downhill from Horombo Hut to the gate, where a vehicle will be waiting for your transfer to Moshi.

    Distance: 18 km
    Hiking time: 5-7 hours
    Habitat: Rain Forest

What's Included

  • Transfer from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport

  • Hut or camping fees

  • All park fees

  • Salary for crew (Guide(s), Porters & Cook)

  • English-speaking Kilimanjaro guide

  • Rescue fees

  • Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinking water)

  • Two-night accommodation (one night before the climb and one night after the climb) B/B basis

  • Tent, foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment and eating utensils

  • Oxygen cylinder and Ox-meter

  • All government tax (VAT)

What's Excluded

  • Tip for crew (guide(s), porters & cook)

  • Personal climbing equipment (however equipment is available for rent)

  • Lunch and dinner at the hotel

  • Extra personal needs (cigarettes, alcoholic drinks, etc.)

Meeting Point

Moshi, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 10 USD 1370 Per Person

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USD 1370 / person