Join a 5-Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Group Trek – Guided Tour

5.0 (13 reviews) Moshi, Tanzania
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

✔️ Comfortable Mountain Huts – Unlike other Kilimanjaro routes that require camping, the Marangu Route offers cozy hut accommodations with beds and shared facilities, making it ideal for those seeking a bit more comfort.

✔️ Fast and Scenic Route – The Marangu Route is one of the shortest and most scenic paths to the summit, perfect for trekkers with limited time who still want to experience diverse landscapes from rainforest to alpine desert.

✔️ Affordable Group Experience – Join a shared group and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow trekkers while keeping costs low—perfect for solo travelers or those on a budget.

✔️ All-Inclusive Support – This trek includes professional mountain guides, porters, and a cook, as well as park fees, meals, drinking water, rescue service, and transportation. You just focus on the adventure.

✔️ Trusted and Friendly Team – Led by experienced local guides passionate about the mountain, safety and satisfaction are our top priorities.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Tour Guide
  • gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Hotel to Mandara Hut
  1. Kilimanjaro National Park
    5h
    After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.

    Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
    Distance: 8km/5mi
    Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
    Habitat: Montane Forest
    Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
  1. Kilimanjaro National Park
    6h
    You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.

    Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
    Distance: 12km/7.5mi
    Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
    Habitat: Heathland
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
  1. Kilimanjaro National Park
    5h
    Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.

    Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
    Distance: 9km/5.5mi
    Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
    Habitat: Alpine Desert
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
  1. Kilimanjaro National Park
    8h
    Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.

    Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
    Down to 3700m/12,200ft
    Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
    Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 6-8 hours down
    Habitat: Alpine Desert
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Horombo Hut to Moshi
  1. Kilimanjaro National Park
    6h
    After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

    A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).

    Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
    Distance: 20km/12.5mi
    Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
    Habitat: Forest
    Meals: Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We are responsible to pick all the travelers from where they specified also once you arrived at picked up points you'll find our driver wearing the company uniform the company logo

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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