6 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Leisure

5.0
(1 reviews)

Show all photos
6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world. Most climbers reach the crater rim with little more than a walking stick, proper clothing and determination. And those who reach Uhuru Point, the actual summit, or Gillman’s Point on the lip of the crater, will have earned their climbing certificates. And their memories.

But there is so much more to Kili than her summit. The ascent of the slopes is a virtual climatic world tour, from the tropics to the Arctic.

Even before you cross the national park boundary (at the 2,700m contour), the cultivated foot slopes give way to lush montane forest, inhabited by elusive elephant, leopard, buffalo, the endangered Abbot’s duiker, and other small antelope and primates. Higher still lies the moorland zone, where a cover of giant heather is studded with otherworldly giant lobelias.

What's Included

National Park entrance, accommodation and camping fees.
Crisis management apparatus – VHF 2-way mobile phone, basic first aid kit and an on call vehicle.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on day 1-5 and breakfast & Lunch on day 6 of your trip.
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
Luggage allowance for your main bag that will be carried by a porter, up to max. 15 kg.
Cook and adequate porters to carry both trip provisions and client’s private bags.
Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Accommodation as detailed on the itinerary.
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
All food and catering equipment – breakfasts, lunches (packed when necessary) and evening meals
Free storage of excess baggage not required on the mountain hike.
Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters.
All Park fees, Rescue fees, Huts fees, and 18% VAT on tour fees and service.
Filtered water throughout the trek.
Access to emergency oxygen and first aid kit.
Kilimanjaro certificate for your successful summit attempt.
Pre and Post hotel before and the next day after trek -Can be arranged upon request at an extra cost
Transportation to & from the mountain gate.
3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs of your personal gear.
Pick up and drop off at Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Special dietary requirements are catered for with prior arrangements at no extra cost.
Travel and personal accident insurance.
Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines.
Personal Mountain equipment
Expenditure on alcoholic drinks, souvenirs and other personal items.
Optional excursions not detailed in the itinerary.
Extra costs incurred in case of own intentional change of itinerary while already on trek.
Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra (US$100 per toilet + toilet tent)
Mountain gears + Sleeping bag (can be rented, please ask us at the time of the booking).
Inoculations and personal insurance and all other services that are not mentioned as included.
The minimum amount is 15 USD per guide, 10 USD per cook and 10 USD per porter, all are per day.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Chanya Lodge / Briston Cottage / Park View Lodge

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marangu Gate – Mandara Huts: 7k /mi | 4-5 hrs | Rainforest

    1 stop
  • 1
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2740m/9000ft Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here. When you reach the camp, our mountain support crew will take care of the necessities, pitch the tents, and prepare lunch. Throughout the entire Marangu route, you will be spending your nights in special huts. They offer a great alternative to those who do not want to sleep in tents. Overnight stay Mandara Hut – 1 night (Lunch and Dinner).

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Mandara Huts – Horombo Huts: 11km/3mi | 6-8hrs | Mooreland

    1 stop
  • 2
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Elevation: 2740m/9000ft to 3690m/12,100ft After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, through heath land, looking for giant lobelias and groundsels. Continue up into open moorlands where small shrubs are the main vegetation. Stop halfway for lunch, to enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Arrive at the Horombo Huts late afternoon beneath the spectacular Kibo Summit viewpoint. Temperatures begin to drop. Overnight stay at Horombo Hut (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Horombo Hut (3720m) – Acclimatization day

    1 stop
  • 3
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    A day here provides an opportunity for you to acclimatise gradually to the altitude. Statistics show that an acclimatisation day like this effectively doubles the chance of making it to the summit, so this time is well spent! The day is not exactly wasted as there are a few walks you can make in the vicinity of the hut – the most popular of which is to the base of Mawenzi Peak, the dramatic eastern summit of Kili. This walk takes four to five hours (round trip), and will get you to an altitude of 4,600m before you return to the hut – this will stand you in good stead later on. Overnight stay at Horombo Hut (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut: 10km/6mi | 6-8hrs | Semi Desert

    1 stop
  • 4
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Elevation: 3690m/12,100ft to 4695m/15,400ft After breakfast, we continue on through the dwindling heath land that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. Here while we stop for lunch, and later when you cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will be starting in just a few hours. Overnight stay at Kibo Hut for 1 night (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Kibo - Summit: 4km / 25 mi up|5-7hrs| - Horombo Huts: 14km / 9mi down|5-6hrs|Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit

    1 stop
  • 5

    Elevation: 4695m/15,400ft to 5895m/19,340ft - Descent to 3690m/12,100ft Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. We continue our way to the summit in a switchback formation through trying to stay warm and focused of the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion we ascend through heavy scree and possibly snow towards Gillmans Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way. Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa! We begin our steep descent down to Horombo huts, stopping at Kibo for lunch and a very brief rest. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain.

    14 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate - Moshi: 18km/11mi |6-7hrs | Rainforest

    1 stop
  • 6
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Elevation: 3690m/12,100 to 1830m/6000ft After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mandara Huts for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return back to the Marangu Park Gate and receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 45 minutes). Enjoy a long over due hot shower, dinner and celebrations. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a transfer back to the hotel. The day after you can rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport. (If applicable).

    7 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • not recommended for lung problem
Supplied by Kim'zebra Adventures & Safaris

Tags

Winter Sports
Multi-day Tours
Extreme Sports
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Glacier Walks
Nature Walks
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Ice Climbing
Adventure Tours
Zombie
Zombie Slice
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Show more

Rating

5.0 Based on 1 1 review
5 stars
1
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}
Check availability