6-Day Trek on the Marangu Route to Conquer Kilimanjaro in Comfort
Highlights
Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu, Moshi
nature, climbing, camping
Private Tour
6 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on a thrilling Kilimanjaro adventure starting from Marangu Gate and hike through lush rainforests to Mandara Hut, then traverse to Horombo Hut with the first glimpses of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Spend a day acclimatizing on Mawenzi Ridge before ascending to Kibo Hut. Push to Uhuru Peak early on the fifth day, then descend through the rainforest to Marangu Gate, where you will collect your summit certificate and return to Moshi.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
- Depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful tropical rainforest. We can see blue monkeys at the upper edge of the forest line. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.
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Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
- We start the day, continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Day 3: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge
- This extra day is meant for acclimatization and can be spent hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi.
- After a few moments exploring the area, head back to Horombo Hut.
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Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
- Climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo.
- Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here, we rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.
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Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
- We begin our push to the summit in the morning (around midnight). This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme.
- We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent but short breaks.
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Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
- On our last day, we trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest.
- Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi for a hot shower.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 1 | /person |
| 2 to 5 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 1 | /person |
| 2 to 5 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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