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8-Day Climb To Kilimanjaro Via Marangu Route
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Trekking, Climbing

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, Russian

Description

Embark on an 8-day adventure climbing Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route. Start with a briefing and equipment prep in Moshi. Traverse rainforests, alpine meadows, and rocky terrains. Acclimatize, then conquer Uhuru Peak at dawn.

Highlights
  • Begin with a warm welcome and transfer to Moshi hotel
  • Trek through rainforest vistas on the Marangu Route's start
  • Reach Kibo Camp and prepare for midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak
  • Summit Uhuru Peak, witness Africa's highest point at sunrise
  • Day 1: Arusha expand_more

    We will meet at the Arusha, Tanzania airport and transfer to the Moshi hotel. If you arrive at the airport of Nairobi in Kenya, then make an independent bus transfer (local transport) to the city of Arusha or directly to the city of Moshi to the hotel (if necessary, we can order an individual Nairobi-Moshi transfer). The total travel time from Nairobi is about 5 hours. Our representative meets the group arriving at the place. Accommodation in 3* hotels with private facilities in the city of Moshi, free meals. A thorough briefing on the upcoming ascent is being made, and the necessary equipment is being prepared. Overnight at the hotel. 

  • Day 2: Marangu Gate expand_more

    Transportation to the gates of Marangu (the starting point of the trail is at an altitude of 1980 m). A group of climbers is drawn up, and the necessary equipment and personal cargo (should not be heavier than 20 kg) are distributed to porters. The group extends from the path's starting point and goes to Mandar Khat – a camp located at an altitude of 2700 m. The road is 12 km long and takes 5 hours, during which climbers can observe a picturesque rainforest passing along a gentle ridge. There is also another trail. It can be reached by turning left immediately after entering a reserved place. This trail goes along the course of the river and after 1.5 hours of travel, it again leads climbers to the main trail. The halt point is the Mandara camp, accommodation in wooden huts.

  • Day 3: Horombo Hut expand_more

    The path to the camp Horombo Hut (lifting to a height of 3720 m). A 15 km journey takes approximately 6 hours. The trail leads a group of climbers through a mysterious forest thicket; it goes around the Moundi crater. Here, you can see the Kibo crater, the ascent to which is the intended goal of the conquerors of the peaks. Further, the trail goes through alpine meadows of amazing beauty, on which huge lobelias and godparents grow; their height reaches as much as 6 meters! The halt point is Horombo Camp, accommodation in wooden huts.

  • Day 4: Acclimatization expand_more

    This day is reserved for acclimatization. This helps to avoid mountain sickness or reduce its manifestations. It is recommended to make a small four-hour route: overcoming the Zebra cliffs – reaching the Mawenzi camp and descending back to Horombo.

  • Day 5: Kibo Hut Camp expand_more

    The path to the Kibo Hut camp (lifting to a height of 4700 m). A 15 km journey takes approximately 6 hours. Passing along this trail, climbers will be accompanied by alpine semi-desert and rocky terrain. An additional trail leaves the Mawenzi camp, which occurs on the way to Kibo camp, which is an order of magnitude lighter and shorter by one hour. She will certainly be interested in climbers who, on the previous day, already explored the standard path on the day of acclimatization. The halt point is Kibo Camp, accommodation in wooden huts. The group rests before the assault until midnight.

  • Day 6: Climbing Kilimanjaro expand_more

    The assault time varies from about 5-7 hours. A group of climbers are already meeting the dawn at the highest point in Africa – the peak of Uhuro. The height above sea level is 5895 m. Those who wish to descend into the crater's interior for 100 meters go through the glaciers. Next is the descent back to the Kibo Hut camp, where the camp is being collected. A 5-6 hour journey continues down to the Horombo Hut camp (a descent to a height of 3720 m is made). The halt point is the Horombo Hat Campground, accommodation in wooden huts.

  • Day 7: Marangu Gate expand_more

    A group of climbers descends to the end of their ascent path – the gates of Marangu (height 1980 m). 27 km of travel takes about 6 hours. The trail leads climbers past the Mandara camp, which is replaced by a tropical forest of amazing beauty. At the end of their journey, members of the group who reached the top receive a certificate attesting to the fact of climbing one of the highest points in Africa. There are two types of certificates here: gold – for the conquerors of Uhuru Peak, and green – for those who could get to Gilman Peak. Next comes the farewell to the staff. It’s good form to tip them. The group moves to a 3 * hotel with amenities – the city of Moshi. The rest of the time is allocated for rest.

  • Day 8: Departure expand_more

    Moving a group of satisfied climbers to the airport by convenient transport. 

What's Included
  • English-speaking mountain guide
  • Transfers: Airport Kilimanjaro-Moshi-airport Kilimanjaro
  • Rescue fees
  • Park fees
  • Camping fees
  • Three meals a day on the mountain
  • Kilimanjaro guides’ services
  • Hotel (full board) preceding and following the climb
  • Porters’ and cook’s services
  • Tents
  • Mattresses
  • Mess tent (fully equipped)
What's Excluded
  • Tips for Kilimanjaro guides, porters, and staff (150-250 USD per person)
  • Transfers: Airport Nairobi-Moshi-airport Nairobi
  • Any kind of beverages – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic
  • Personal medication and first aid kit
  • Personal equipment
  • Any costs associated with program changes
What to bring
  • The Documents:
    • The passport.
    • Flight tickets.
    • Medical insurance.
    • Information about vaccination against yellow fever.
  • Personal Equipment:
    • Backpack: 40-50L.
    • Sleeping bag: Comfort temperature from 0°C.
    • Mat.
    • Trekking poles.
  • Clothes and Shoes:
    • Trekking boots.
    • Sneakers (for cities).
    • Waterproof layer – Jacket + trousers. The industry offers a range of products from simple 5000/5000 membrane to Gore-Tex products.
    • Fleece suit.
    • Thermal underwear top + bottom.
    • Puff.
    • Thick gloves.
    • Thin gloves.
    • Bandana (besides protection from the sun in the valley, it can be used to warm the throat or face in the cold).
    • Hat.
    • Warm trekking socks for climbing day.
  • Other:
    • LED head flashlight.
    • Sunglasses.
    • Leggings.
    • Thermos 1L.
    • Reusable bottle.
    • Sun cream, hygienic lipstick.
    • Personal first aid kit.
    • Elastic bandage and/or support bandage.
    • Malaria pills.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 30 USD 3200 Per Person
Child
1 To 30 USD 3000 Per Person

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USD 3200 / person