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5-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Summit Trek Via Marangu Route

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Nature, Trekking

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Challenging

  • Language

    English

Description

Take the oldest Marangu Route (Coca-Cola Route) to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and follow the trail that goes through the lush rainforest, heath and moorland on this 5-day tour. Trek to the Alpine desert and ultimately to the arctic zone at the peak and take the same route down.

  • Day 1 : Marangu Hut to Mandara Hut expand_more
    • Start at 8 a.m. and take a short drive from Moshi town to the Kilimanjaro Park Gate (1,830 m), which lies at the edge of Marangu.
    • Complete the entrance formalities and climb up through an attractive and unspoiled forest to reach the clearing containing Mandara Hut (2,700 m). 
    • Go on an excursion to the volcanic remains of Maundi Crater in the afternoon or take a rest and enjoy the beautiful forest brimming with rich birdlife and monkeys.


    Duration of the walk: 3-5 hours walk to the Mandara Hut

  • Day 2 : Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut expand_more

    • Take a steep ascent through the forest and arrive in the grassy moorland. Get good views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks from here if the weather is clear.

    • Climb steadily through the moorland zone, which contains giant heather and occasional stands of groundsel.

    • Reach Horombo Hut (3,720 m). Sunrises and sunsets here are often very stunning. This region is close to the glaciated dome of Kibo and there is a real sense of being above the clouds. 


    Duration of the walk: 4-6 hours from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

  • Day 3 : Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut expand_more
    • Take a gradual climb towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The terrain has a palpable sense of high altitude wilderness. 
    • Arrive at Kibo Hut(4,700 m) at the bottom of the crater wall by midday (to contemplate the summit ascent). Take a rest and prepare for the final climb.


    Duration of the walk: 4-5 hours from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut.

  • Day 4 : Summit Day and Down to Horombo Hut expand_more

    • Begin the ascent at 1 a.m. and reach Gillman’s Point (5,685 m) by sunrise.

    • Take some rest and spend some time marvelling at the beauty of the incredible sunrise view. 

    • Make the three-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m) if you are not tired.

    • Pass by the spectacular glaciers that still occupy most of the summit area. Return to Horombo Hut for the night.


    Duration of the walk: 5-6 hours to Gillman's point and 3-4 hours back to Horombo Hut.

  • Day 5 : Horombo Hut to Moshi expand_more

    • Enjoy breakfast and begin a pleasant moorland walk to Mandara.

    • Take a lovely forest walk to the National Park gates. The greenness and lushness of the forest is quite a stunning contrast to the summit day.

    • Return to Moshi at the end of the tour.

What's Included
  • Pickup and drop-off at the hotel in Moshi. (Airport pickup/drop-off not provided)
  • Park fees, camping fees and rescue fees.
  • 18% VAT on tour fees and services.
  • Camp accommodation with tent and mattresses.
  • Transportation to and from the mountain gate.
  • Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters.
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain.
  • Filtered water throughout the trek.
What's Excluded
  • Flights.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Visa and passport fees.
  • Increases in park fees wherever applicable.
  • Tips to mountain crew.
  • Items of personal nature.
  • Laundry Services.
  • A doctor for the group.
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Pickup and drop-off from Airport (provided as an Add-on).
  • Accommodation in Moshi before and after the Safari (provided as an Add-on).
Know before you go
  • Additional charges will be applicable in case of pickup and drop-off from the Airport. (provided as an Add-on)
  • This is a Group Joining tour.
  • Per night accommodation in Moshi (for stay before and after the Safari) is provided as an Add-on.
  • 0-9 years are not allowed to undertake this tour.
  • 10-15 years would be eligible to pay child rates.
  • 16 years & above would be eligible to pay adult rates
Meeting Point

Moshi, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Per Person
2 To 15 USD 1375 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 1375 / person