7 Days / 6 Nights
- Kilimanjaro Climbing
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
TrekkingOverview
This is route is the most popular trail, used for both ascending and descending with provision of huts along the trail. It has three stations namely Mandara, Horombo and Kibo. It is the only route up where you sleep in huts as opposed to tents. An optional acclimatization day at Horombo Huts is highly recommended for those with no prior trekking in altitude experience under their belt. Advance booking of hut accommodation is required to avoid any inconveniences. The route starts from the park headquarters in the village of Marangu and heads straight westwards towards Kibo. The trail goes through lush rainforest, heath and moorland to alpine desert and ultimately the arctic zone at the peak and same route down.
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Tanzania
You will be picked up from airport and transferred to The arranged Hotel followed by briefing from your mountain guide and an overnight rest at the hotel.
Day 2
Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut
We leave the hotel to Kilimanjaro gate which lies at the edge of Marangu, which is an attractive village with many small coffee and banana plantations. After completing the entrance formalities, we climb up through attractive and unspoiled forest to reach the clearing containing Mandara Hut (2,720 m.). The volcanic remains of Maundi Crater are nearby, and make a good afternoon excursion. An alternative is to rest and enjoy the beautiful forest. There is a rich birdlife at the huts and monkeys are often seen as well.
Day 3
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
We leave Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut The first part of the walk is a steep ascent through forest, but the path soon opens out into grassy moorland and, in clear weather, there are good views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. We climb steadily through the moorland zone, containing giant heather and occasional stands of groundsel, to eventually reach Horombo Hut (3,720 m.). Sunrises and sunsets here are often very stunning, the site is close to the glaciated dome of Kibo, and there is a real sense of being above the clouds.
Day 4
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
We leave Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut Through Desert Saddle we climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The terrain changes to screed and there is a palpable sense of high altitude wilderness. We usually reach Kibo Hut (4,720 m.) at the bottom of the crater wall by midday and the afternoon is free. The remainder of the day is spent resting and eating in preparation for the final climb before a very early night!
Day 5
Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut
We leave Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut We will start our ascent by torchlight at about 1 a.m. so that we can be up at Gillman’s Point by sunrise. The initial climb is steep over loose volcanic screen, but there are some well-graded zig-zag and a slow but steady pace will have us up to Gillman’s (5,685 m.) in about five or six hours. We will rest there and spend some time taking in the sunrise. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m.), passing close to the spectacular glaciers that still occupy most of the summit area. The descening is surprisingly fast and we return to Horombo Hut for the night.
Day 6
Horombo Hut - Mandara Forest
Safari to Kilimanjaro Retrace through Forest We retrace our steps with a pleasant moorland walk to Mandara and then a lovely forest walk to the National Park gates to Arusha city. The greenness and lushness of the forest is quite a stunning contrast to the summit day, and it really makes you realize how varied the scenery on Kilimanjaro really is.
Day 7
End of the trek, you will be transferred to airport for your flight back home
Trip Inclusion
- Accommodations.
- Meals(Breakfast, Lunch and dinner-Full board).
- Mineral water and soft drinks.
- Transfer to and from the airport.
- Park fees.
- Ngorongoro Crater fee.
- Professional-private and Experienced driver guide/Tour guide.
- Concession fees.
- Government Taxes (VAT).
Trip Exclusion
Flights Tickets and visa.
Personal expenses.
Medical service.
Tip to the guide’s.
- Inquire This Tour
IMPORTANTS INFOMATION
Medical Check up
During Climbing
- Before Start Hike
- Before Dinner
Why Check up
- Safe
- Health
Availability
- January through mid-March
- Mid-June through October
- December
Duration
7 days, 6 Night +2 days at hotel
Group Size
2mins- 12 max
Gear list
- Top Thermal Leyar
- Bottom Thermal Leyar
- 1-2 Pair of Hiking Pants
- 1 Hardshell jacket
- 1-2Short – Sleeved t-shirt
- I Pair of warm trekking pants
- 1-2 Long sleeved hiking shirt
- 1 Soft shell insulated winter jacket
- 4-5 Pant of underwear
- 1Cozy fleece jacket
- 1pair of worn in sturdy hiking boot
- 3-4 pairs of socks. Merino wool is recommended
- Rain coat
- Rain pants
- Day backpack
- Duffel bag (recommended size 90L)
- Sleeping bag
- Snacks
Meeting Point
We’ll pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and then transfer you to your hotel in Moshi, Tanzania. You will then stay overnight and in the morning, we’ll drive to the gate where we will start our Kilimanjaro trekking. Please note: the hotel and transfers are included in the price.
Meals
On all of our Kilimanjaro tours, all of our meals are freshly prepared on the mountain by our talented chef, so when we arrive to camp after a long day of hiking, we have a delicious hot meal for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians waiting for us.