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6 days
Duration
Full Board
Meals
Year-round
Dates
18+, Adults Only
Age
Africa Adventure Tours
Holiday Type
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Location
Standard
Package Type
Marangu Route Hiking Kilimanjaro is a 6 days package that takes you in a lifetime adventure up on the roof of Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest peak in Africa and also the tallest free standing mountain in the world. So, this can be a fantastic achievement if you like mountains, hiking and splendid panoramas. Above all, this is your chance to get up this magnificent volcano during a 5 days hiking tour helped by our porters. You will be accompanied by our crew who will carry your luggage, so you don’t have to worry about carrying your luggage. In addition, you will have with you your own personal chef to cook your meals on the mountain and also a chief guide to lead the tour. So what are you waiting for? Get this adventure of a lifetime and travel with World Lifetime Journeys!
Highlights of Marangu Route Hiking Kilimanjaro
- Nicknamed the “Coca-Cola” route due to the older days when Coke used to be bought along the way in tea huts
- Often selected by unprepared, inexperienced climbers because of its reputation for being the “easiest” route, attributing to the lower success rate
- The shortest and cheapest route, but less time to acclimatize, therefore lower success rate
- Dormitory style accommodation in huts
- Less scenic due to ascent and descent on same route
This is a general slideshow that consists from photos of all routes
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General climbing description of routes – first part
Dear travellers, the trek to Uhuru Peak is considered to be a relatively straightforward endeavor; however, ample time must still be provided for proper acclimatization to prevent altitude sickness. The three shortest routes, Marangu, Rongai and also Machame are less challenging and are often trekked by individuals with limited mountaineering experience. Taking at least seven days is the best way to avoid altitude sickness because your body needs proper time to adapt and acclimatize to high altitude. Route travel times range from five to nine days to summit and return to the base of the mountain. Also, huts with cooking facilities, bathrooms, and electricity are available on the Marangu route and camps with fewer facilities are available on many other routes. Further, all huts and many camps have rangers stationed at them with rescue facilities.
As a trekker on Mount Kilimanjaro you will have a support crew of guides and porters who are integral in helping you to reach the summit. The size of the support crew depends on the number of trekkers in a group. A typical climbing group of 2 trekkers will have one chief guide, possibly one assistant guide, 6 porters (3 for each climber) and also one cook. Porters are responsible for carrying a trekkers gear as well as key items like tents, water and also the cooking supplies. However, it is customary to tip guides and porters at the last meal on the mountain or at the end of the trip. The tipping value varies depending on the number of days spent on the mountain and the number of climbers in a group.
MARANGU ROUTE HIKING KILIMANJARO
Full Video Credits to 백승근
General climbing description of routes – second part
Summit attempts are generally begun at midnight because trekkers can reach the rim of the crater to view the sunrise. On the other hand, walking overnight also means the ground (loose gravel) is frozen, making the going significantly easier. Trekkers on the Marangu route first encounter Gilman’s Point on the rim of the crater, which is roughly a 1.5 hour hike from Uhuru Peak. But, trekkers who follow the Southern Circuit will reach the summit via Stella Point which is about an hour from the summit. In addition, both these compare with the Rongai route where the trip from where you reach the rim to the summit can be over two hours making for a very long summit day.
At the summit, for example there is a sign posted by the Tanzanian government. The sign (printed in English only) reads “Congratulations! You are now at Uhuru Peak, Tanzania, 5,895 m. AMSL. Africa’s Highest Point. World’s Highest Free-Standing Mountain.” It formerly had a fourth part of the sign, which read, “One of World’s Largest Volcanoes. Welcome.” But, the sign is covered in travel stickers from past trekkers who have left their mark on the top of the peak. Near this famous sign is also a box containing a log that many trekkers have signed.
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MARANGU ROUTE HIKING KILIMANJARO ITINERARY
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Day 1
Flight to Kilimanjaro – Moshi
Welcome to Kilimanjaro, TANZANIA. Upon arrival at KILIMANJARO International Airport, you’ll meet and greet our friendly Tanzanian representative, who will pick you up and transfer by car/minibus to the city of Moshi on the base of the magnificent Kilimanjaro Mountain. The drive from the airport is in places scenic, if you consider that the highest peak of Africa is on your left side accompanying you for most of the journey to Moshi. Upon arrival in the city, proceed for accommodation and dinner. This evening you will have your first meeting with the mountain chief guide and you will listen to the briefind for this climb. Overnight at MOSHI HOTEL in Moshi. You will only start your climbing the next day.
NOTE 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi is about 1 hour drive.
NOTE 2: If your flight arrives in the morning or noon time (no later than 1pm) we can arrange full day or half day activities in the Moshi area. Possibility for Camel riding, visit and bath at the Chemka Springs, walk tour and visit at Marangu Waterfall, Moshi bicycle tour, Maasai Village Cultural Tour etc. Possibility to go directly to these activities and accommodation and dinner in the evening.
NOTE 3: If your flight arrives in the morning or noon time (no later than 1pm) and you do not take any activities, you have the choice to rest in your hotel before your next day climbing or to walk and do shopping in Moshi City.
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Day 2
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut Camp
Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft/1843 m to 2700 m
Distance: 8 km/5 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Start your day early with a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, together with your Mountain Chief Guide and the team, proceed in hiking mountain Kilimanjaro via Marangu route. Initially, you will be transferred to the gates of Kilimanjaro National Park. After registering with park authorities, you begin a 4 hour walk to the Mandara encampment. You will stop for some time for lunch, then you will pass through a thick rainforest, where it usually rains in the afternoon. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.
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Day 3
Mandara Hut Camp to Horombo Hut
Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft/2700 m to 3720 m
Distance: 12 km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Heath
It’s the second day on Mountain Kilimanjaro which starts with breakfast prepared by your Chief Cook. The ascent continues through the temperate forest zone, before reaching the heather and moorland zone. In the afternoon you will stop for lunch then you continue with your schedule. You will enjoy views of the mountain peaks at this altitude. The night will be spent at Horombo Hut, lying in a valley surrounded by giant groundsel and lobelia, flora characteristic of this semi-alpine zone.
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Day 4
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft/3720 m to 4703 m
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
On your third day on Mountain Kilimanjaro after breakfast, together with your team, continue passing the final watering point and ascending onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between Kibo and Mwenzi peaks. You will notice the vegetation thinning out as you enter the desert-like alpine zone. After crossing the saddle, Kibo peak comes into view. The saddle is an alpine desert, resembling the lunar landscape. Have some time in the afternoon for lunch, then continue to walk with your mountain crew. This walk will go at a slow peace. At this point, you might notice signs of altitude sickness. You will have dinner and overnight stay at Kibo Hut.
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Day 5
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and then to Horombo Hut
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak (top of Africa)
Elevation: 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft/4703 m to 5895 m
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak (Kilimanjaro Peak) to Horombo Hut
Elevation: 19,341 ft to 12,205 ft/5895 m to 3720 m
Distance: 16 km/10 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Just after midnight, very early, you begin your last push climbing to Kilimanjaro’s summit, as it is easier to climb the scree slope to Gillman’s Point on the crater rim when it is frozen. This early start improves the chances of reaching the summit in time for sunrise. From Gilman’s Point, it is a 3 hour round trip along the crater’s edge to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. How high you go depends on how you feel. After reaching the summit which is the roof of Africa and spending some time here, your guide will lead you to your decent, taking you down to Horombo Hut to spend your last night on the mountain.
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Day 6
Horombor Hut to Marangu Gate
Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft/3720 m to 1843 m
Distance: 20 km/12 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Today is your last day on the mountain that starts with your breakfast. Afterwards, start descending Mountain Kilimanjaro towards Marangu Gate. Your descent will continue past the Mandara encampment to the bottom of the mountain. Each hiker will receive their certificate once at the gate. Thereafter you will be transferred to the hotel in Moshi. Possibility for one more night at your choice. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
MARANGU ROUTE HIKING KILIMANJARO – video 2
Full video credits to Aldrin Pinto
DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL LOCATION
Any International Airport/Kilimanjaro
(price from is available for UK departures, but we can arrange departures from any International Airport)
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Return Flight
Transfers from and back to Kilimanjaro Airport
1 night in Moshi prior to climbing
4 nights in tents on Kilimanjaro mountain
Full Board
English speaking Mountain Chief Guide
Chief Guide, Chief Cook, Porters
All entrances and taxes to Kilimanjaro
Basic equipment needed
One bottle of water per day per person
Camping fees for all nights
Airport taxes
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Visas, vaccinations, passport
Activities other than those mentioned in the itinerary
* Breakfast and/or Lunch on 1st day plus dinner on last day
Tips for guides/accommodation staff
Non Alcoholic Drinks, spirits, beer, wine **
Entrances to activities and attractions not mentioned in the package
Travel Insurance and other insurances
Room upgrades
Personal phone, Internet usage, Laundry
Increase in park fees or other charges beyond our control
Any other fees not mentioned in the itinerary
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Day 1: Flight to Kilimanjaro - Moshi
Welcome to Kilimanjaro, TANZANIA. Upon arrival at KILIMANJARO International Airport, you’ll meet and greet our friendly Tanzanian representative, who will pick you up and transfer by car/minibus to the city of Moshi on the base of the magnificent Kilimanjaro Mountain. The drive from the airport is in places scenic, if you consider that the highest peak of Africa is on your left side accompanying you for most of the journey to Moshi. Upon arrival in the city, proceed for accommodation and dinner. This evening you will have your first meeting with the mountain chief guide and you will listen to the briefind for this climb. Overnight at MOSHI HOTEL in Moshi. You will only start your climbing the next day.
NOTE 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi is about 1 hour drive.
NOTE 2: If your flight arrives in the morning or noon time (no later than 1pm) we can arrange full day or half day activities in the Moshi area. Possibility for Camel riding, visit and bath at the Chemka Springs, walk tour and visit at Marangu Waterfall, Moshi bicycle tour, Maasai Village Cultural Tour etc. Possibility to go directly to these activities and accommodation and dinner in the evening.
NOTE 3: If your flight arrives in the morning or noon time (no later than 1pm) and you do not take any activities, you have the choice to rest in your hotel before your next day climbing or to walk and do shopping in Moshi City.
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Day 2: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut Camp
Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft/1843 m to 2700 m
Distance: 8 km/5 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Start your day early with a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, together with your Mountain Chief Guide and the team, proceed in hiking mountain Kilimanjaro via Marangu route. Initially, you will be transferred to the gates of Kilimanjaro National Park. After registering with park authorities, you begin a 4 hour walk to the Mandara encampment. You will stop for some time for lunch, then you will pass through a thick rainforest, where it usually rains in the afternoon. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.
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Day 3: Mandara Hut Camp to Horombo Hut
Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft/2700 m to 3720 m
Distance: 12 km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Heath
It’s the second day on Mountain Kilimanjaro which starts with breakfast prepared by your Chief Cook. The ascent continues through the temperate forest zone, before reaching the heather and moorland zone. In the afternoon you will stop for lunch then you continue with your schedule. You will enjoy views of the mountain peaks at this altitude. The night will be spent at Horombo Hut, lying in a valley surrounded by giant groundsel and lobelia, flora characteristic of this semi-alpine zone.
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Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft/3720 m to 4703 m
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
On your third day on Mountain Kilimanjaro after breakfast, together with your team, continue passing the final watering point and ascending onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between Kibo and Mwenzi peaks. You will notice the vegetation thinning out as you enter the desert-like alpine zone. After crossing the saddle, Kibo peak comes into view. The saddle is an alpine desert, resembling the lunar landscape. Have some time in the afternoon for lunch, then continue to walk with your mountain crew. This walk will go at a slow peace. At this point, you might notice signs of altitude sickness. You will have dinner and overnight stay at Kibo Hut.
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Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and then to Horombo Hut
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak (top of Africa)
Elevation: 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft/4703 m to 5895 m
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak (Kilimanjaro Peak) to Horombo Hut
Elevation: 19,341 ft to 12,205 ft/5895 m to 3720 m
Distance: 16 km/10 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Just after midnight, very early, you begin your last push climbing to Kilimanjaro’s summit, as it is easier to climb the scree slope to Gillman’s Point on the crater rim when it is frozen. This early start improves the chances of reaching the summit in time for sunrise. From Gilman’s Point, it is a 3 hour round trip along the crater’s edge to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. How high you go depends on how you feel. After reaching the summit which is the roof of Africa and spending some time here, your guide will lead you to your decent, taking you down to Horombo Hut to spend your last night on the mountain.
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Day 6: Horombor Hut to Marangu Gate
Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft/3720 m to 1843 m
Distance: 20 km/12 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Today is your last day on the mountain that starts with your breakfast. Afterwards, start descending Mountain Kilimanjaro towards Marangu Gate. Your descent will continue past the Mandara encampment to the bottom of the mountain. Each hiker will receive their certificate once at the gate. Thereafter you will be transferred to the hotel in Moshi. Possibility for one more night at your choice. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
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