Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route

Arusha, Tanzania
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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.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu gate to Mandara hut

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
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.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Mandara hut

Day 2: Mandara hut to Horombo huts

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
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

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Horombo huts

Day 3: Horombo huts to Kibo hut

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
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.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Kibo hut

Day 4: Kibo hut to Uhuru peak to Horombo huts

Stop At: Gilman's Point, Tanzania
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.

Duration: 15 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Horombo huts

Day 5: Horombo huts to Marangu gate

Stop At: Marangu, Marangu, Kilimanjaro Region
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.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:


No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Parking Fees
  • Accommodation fees
  • Rescue fees
  • Drinking water troughout the trek
  • Guides, cook and porters
  • Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
  • Hot water for washing
  • Emergency first-aid kit
  • 4x Breakfast
  • 4x Dinner
  • 5x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 4 nights

Exclusions

  • Personal items and toiletries & personal mountainclimbing gear
  • Gratuities
  • Accommodation in Moshi before and after the mountain trek
  • Travel insurance
  • Flight tickets
  • Laundry service

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

Ticket delivery

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Cancellation

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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