Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route

5.0 (5 reviews) Moshi, Tanzania
Duration5 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

At 5895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain of Africa and is the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

There are seven established routes for a Kilimanjaro trek. As Moana Tanzania, we organize Kilimanjaro treks for all different routes. We make sure that the mountain trek will be enjoyable and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Emergency first-aid kit
  • Drinking water troughout the trek
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Accommodation fees
  • Lunch
  • Hot water for washing
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
  • Rescue fees
  • Parking Fees
  • Guides, cook and porters
  • Personal items and toiletries & personal mountainclimbing gear
  • Gratuities
  • Accommodation in Moshi before and after the mountain trek
  • Travel insurance
  • Flight tickets
  • Laundry service

What to expect

Day 1: Marangu gate to Mandara hut
  1. Kilimanjaro National Park
    6h
    After registering at the Marangu gate, your trek will start. You will hike through the rainforest and have a chance to see wildlife such as white and black colobus monkeys along the way. You will spend the night in the Mandara hut.

    Elevation: 1700m to 2740m, 8km, hiking time: 4-6 hours, Habitat: rainforest.
Day 2: Mandara hut to Horombo huts
  1. Kilimanjaro National Park
    6h
    Today's hike will start in the rainforest but this habitat will soon change into the beautiful views of the moorlands. You will stay overnight at the Horombo hut.

    Elevation: 2740m to 3700m, 11 km, hiking time: 5-6 hours, habitat: moorland
Day 3: Horombo huts to Kibo hut
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
    6h
    Elevation: 3700m to 4700m, 10 km, hiking time: 6-8 hours, Habitat: Alpine desert

    During your hike today you will pass the last water point to reach the saddle area between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. You will spend the night at Kibo hut.
Day 4: Kibo hut to Uhuru peak to Horombo huts
  1. 15h
    Elevation: 4700m to 5,895m to 3700m, 20 km, hiking time: 10-15 hours, habitat: icy summit and alpine desert

    Today is summit day! You will start very early in the morning and reach Gillman's point around sunrise. Soon after that, you will reach Uhuru peak. You will stop at Uhuru peak to celebrate and have time to take in the amazing views. After that, you will start your descent down to Horombo huts, where you will stay overnight.
Day 5: Horombo huts to Marangu gate
  1. Marangu
    6h
    Elevation: 3700m to 1700m, 19 km, hiking time: 4-6 hours, habitat: rainforest

    This will already be the last day of your Mt. Kilimanjaro adventure. We continue the descent down via the Mandara hut to the Marangu gate.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
Pickup details

If you would like to be picked up from any other location than described above, feel free to let us know and we will see if it is possible.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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