6-Day Trek To Mount Kilimanjaro Via Marangu Route
Description
Take the coolest route on Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu Route. Its ascension shape is very slow and steady, allowing for effortless hiking for most of the way. The route takes five days minimum to complete, although six days is more real-world and optional. The hike initiates in the southeast area of Mount Kilimanjaro at Marangu Gate. Trust the oldest route to the summit, and experience the incomparable natural beauty on this 6-day 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
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Day 1: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m) expand_more
After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate.
Once the necessary paperwork has been completed, your trek begins by hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut.
After a well-earned rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater, where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior.
Distance covered: 8.3 km / 5.2 miles
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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Day 2: Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m) expand_more
Begin with an early breakfast. Shortly after leaving Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and enter the heath and moor zone.
Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m.
From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.
Distance covered: 12.5 km / 7.8 miles
Approx. time taken: 9 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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Day 3: Acclimatisation trek to Zebra Rocks (4020m) & Back to Horombo Hut (3700m) expand_more
Today serves as an acclimatisation day. This should not be underestimated and greatly improves your chance of success in reaching the summit.
After a relaxing breakfast, a 4-hour trek follows to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name.
On your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you.
Relax in the afternoon and regain your strength for the hike the following day.
Distance covered: 5 km / 3.1 miles
Approx. time taken: 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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Day 4: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m) expand_more
Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water Point”, which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours.
Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short.
Distance covered: 9.5 km / 5.9 miles
Approx. time taken: 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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Day 5: Kibo Hut (4700m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m) expand_more
Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight, which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards.
At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land.
After a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m.
On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.
Distance covered: 22 km / 13.7 miles
Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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Day 6: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m) expand_more
Last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m), where a warm lunch is waiting for you.
Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest, and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m).
Short transfer will take you back to the hotel in Moshi.
Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.
Distance covered: 20.8 km / 12.9 miles
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included
What's Included
Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi
2 nights of accommodation at Park view inn or Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel
Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
Park entry fees
Camping fees
Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
18% VAT on tour fees & service
Double layered Sleeping Mats
Friendly and professional, English-speaking Kilimanjaro mountain guides, cook and porters
3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
Hot water for washing
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
Government taxes
Portable oxygen tanks & pulse oximeter
Emergency first-aid kit
What's Excluded
Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after the climb
Travel insurance
Flights
Laundry (Available at the hotel)
Personal items and toiletries
Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain
Know before you go
- Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber):
- Guides: $20/day/guide
- Cook: $15/day
- Porter: $10/day/porter
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 1 | USD 1820 Per Person |
This is a group tour |