Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s tallest mountain at about 5,895 meters (19,340 feet). It is the largest free-standing mountain rise in the world, meaning it is not part of a mountain range. Marangu route is the oldest route and often considered the easiest. It is nicknamed the “Coca Cola”route, as it is popular and attracts a larger number of climbers than other routes. It approaches Kili from the southeast and passes through beautiful rainforest and moorlands. The ascent on this route is constant and moderate, and the trekking is relatively relaxed compared to sections of other routes. This is a good bet for those concerned about their fitness. Marangu has good paths and gradual tracks. However, the constant ascension makes for a poorer acclimatisation profile.

In contrast to the other routes, you overnight in mountain huts protecting you from the elements, as opposed to sleeping in tents. Following the Marangu route, you ascend and descend on the same route and you will meet other groups travelling in the opposite direction.

  • NUMBER OF PAX: 1-7Pax, Adults
  • STARTING POINT: MOSHI TOWN
  • DEPARTURE POINT: MOSHI TOWN
  • PACKAGE DURATION: 7 DAYS| 6 NIGHTS (5 Trekking days)
  • ARRIVAL DATE: Required
  • DEPARTURE DATE: Required
  • ACCOMMODATION: Mid range accommodation
  • RATES: 2200$ per person

Day 1 : Moshi Town to Marangu gate then hike up to Mandara Hut

This is the first day of the adventure, where after the morning breakfast from the hotel, you will be picked to the office for briefing, equipment check and then starts the journey to the gate where you will finish up with the gate formalities before staring the hike up to the Mandara Hut.

Accompaniments: Experienced Mountain Guide/guides chef and porters Walking through: The rainforest to Mandara encampment Short trip: Maundi crater with a view of the surroundings What to see: Eucalyptus trees, birds and Colobus monkeys Time & Distance: 3 to 4hrs a hiking of 8km distance Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Mandara to Horombo Hut

On this day you be ascending through the open moorland up to the Horombo hut. From this post you will starts to have the feeling of the altitude changes headaches, nausea. Drink a lot of water, eat well and rest.

Walking through: The moorland to Horombo encampment What to see: Lobelias, groundsels and the great view of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo Accompaniments: Experienced Mountain Guide/guides chef/chefs and porters Time & amp; Distance: 5 to 6hrs a hiking of 12km distance Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3 : Horombo to Kibo Hut

On this day you will be passing the last point where you can find water, and from there the venture will be deep walking to the Kilimanjaro saddle which is the way between the two peaks which are Kibo and Mawenzi. Walking through: The saddle of Kilimanjaro between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks Accompaniments: Experienced Mountain Guide/guides chef/chefs and porters What to see: some water streams and hardy grasses as the area is deserted Time & Distance: 5 to 7hrs a hiking of 9.5km distance Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4 : Summit day (Ascend for summit and descend down to Kibo then to Horombo)

This is the adventurous part through the Marangu route and is the memorable part as you are about to be certified with the Kilimanjaro climbing certificate. You will be leaving in the midnight of around 2Am start the climbing to the summit on steep heavy scree or sometimes snow up to the Gilman’s point which is located on the crater rim. From there you will be ascending to the Uhuru peak and reaching there, you are at the highest point in Africa or you have reached the roof of Africa. You will spend short time and from there you will be descending down through Kibo to the Horombo encampment. Walking through: The steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point What to see: the great view at the Uhuru peak Accompaniments: Experienced Mountain Guide/guides during summit and you will be joining the chef/chefs and porters at Kibo Time & Distance: 6 to 8hrs Ascending up/ a hiking of 6km distance and 15km descending to Horombo.

Day 5 : Horombo to Marangu gate

After the morning breakfast you will continue the descending down passing through the Mandara hut and then continue the descending up to the Marangu gate where you started the adventures and from there you will find the office team waiting for you and you will be picked and drive back to Moshi. Accompaniments: Experienced Mountain Guide/guides chef/chefs and porters Time & Distance: 4 to 5hrs descending of 20km distance Walking through: The moorland and lush forest Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 6 : Hotel stay in Moshi town

Back to the city now we can have enough time to enjoy the city in Kilimanjaro region called Moshi town. Today you will get a great massage at the hotel since you’ll be extremely hectic your body needs some refreshment and smooth gently touches.

Day 7 : It’s so sad to say goodbye!

We know, it feels like you just got here, but it’s time to say goodbye.  Use today to check off those final items on your list before it’s time to head home. The week may have flown by, but the memories and friendships you've made will last forever.

    Inclusions

  • Airport/ Harbour pick up & drop off
  • Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees, and 18% VAT on tour fees & services which cost nearly 55% of the total cost
  • Transportation to & from the mountain gate
  • Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain
  • Filtered water throughout the trek
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
  • Pre and after Trek accommodation atbthe hotel, 2 nights in Moshi town with bed & breakfast meal plan.
  • Bottled mineral water for each during Excursions
  • Exclusion

  • Flights
  • Money for tips
  • Visa
  • Laundry services
  • RT-PCR Tests required for entry and PCR Test required for departure**
  • Portable flush toilet with toilet tent is extra (100$ per toilet + toilet tent)
  • Other personal items
  • Government local tax $ 1 Per person/Day to be paid at the Hotel

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