5 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on the Marangu Route

5 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on the Marangu Route
Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro - The Roof of Africa!

Tour Snapshot

Meeting & Pickup

A member of our team will meet you at Zanzibar Airport or Ferry Port

Booking Process

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Payment Options

We accept all major Credit Cards (MasterCard, Visa and AMEX).

Children Policy

All Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 30 Days in advance

Accommodations

All Ground Services

Meals as shown below

All Entrance Fees

Professional Tour guide

18% Of VAT

Overview

Known as the “Coca-Cola” route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favour the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, due to its more gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts with dormitory style accommodation. There are 60 bunk beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut. Book Kilimanjaro hiking via Marangu Route for affordable Kilimanjaro climbing cost.

Tour Highlights

Trekking to the highest mountain in Africa

Two night hotel accommodation in Moshi at Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn.

Location

Tanzania/Kilimanjaro

Note:

Please be free to ask any question and we will be very happy to work with you in organizing your tour

We also have -18 and -20degree/season sleeping bag and the price is only USD 20

Please confirm your trip in advance to propagate your special offer!

The hiking boot is available for renting from USD 20 per person

We provide tents and Mattress free for our clients

The price for each equipment it will cover the trip

Kilimanjaro Climbing gear are available on hire

The minimum of this route is 5 days

Detailed Itinerary Of The Trip

Arrival

Kilimanjaro Airport - Welcome to Tanzania - The Trip of Your Lifetime!

A member of our team will meet you at your hotel to give you the briefing and all the necessary information regarding your adventure to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and answer all the questions that you might have, then transfer to Zanzibar Airport. Leaving Zanzibar airport at 11h00, arrive in Arusha at 12h15; received by our Guide. You will be a pick up private transfer waiting to Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn and start hiking Mount Kilimanjaro the next day. All airport transfers are the part of the package, no extra fee is required. We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.

Meal Plan: Dinner

Accommodation Name: Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn

Day 01

Drive To Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike To Mandara Hut

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.

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft

Distance: 8km/5mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

Day 02

Hike Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut

You leave the glades of the rainforest 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 effects of the altitude.

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft

Distance: 12km/7.5mi

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Heathland

Day 03

Hike Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut

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.

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft

Distance: 9km/5.5mi

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 04

Kibo Hut To Summit, And Down To Horombo Hut

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), 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.

The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “Pole Pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there.

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

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 / 15km/9mi down

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 05

Hike Horombo Hut To Trail Head, Drive To Moshi!

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 meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn in Moshi (about 1 hour).

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft

Distance: 20km/12.5mi

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Forest

What’s Included

Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents, Sleeping Mattress and Clean, purified drinking water

2 nights and accommodations-one before and after the trek in good hotels

Medical evacuation with Kilimanjaro Search and Rescue with Flying Doctors

Driver Allowance, Waiting Charge, Fuel Surcharges, Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and All Other Service Fees

All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel

Pulse-oximeter - To measure the oxygen level, for each climber daily

All Government Tax and Park Entrance Fees

Crisis management and safety procedures

Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)

Portable Emergency Oxygen tanks

VAT (18% charged by the Government)

Arrival and Departure transfers

What’s Excluded

Visa fees (US $50 / US $100 for American or Irish Passport holders)

Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)

Tanzania Visa on arrival (US $50 / US $100 for American or Irish Passport holders)

Drinks & Beverages (Champagne, Spirits, Premium Brands and Cigars)

Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure

Gratuities for Guide / Driver (please tip separately)

Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)

Track your trek by satellite device services

International & Domestic Flights

Tips for guides, cook and porters

Medical Insurance if needed

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Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro on the Marangu Route