Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route

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5 days (approximately)
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Offered in: German and 2 more

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.

What's Included

Private transportation
Emergency first-aid kit
Drinking water troughout the trek
Accommodation fees
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Hot water for washing
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
Rescue fees
Parking Fees
Guides, cook and porters
Personal items and toiletries & personal mountainclimbing gear
Gratuities
Accommodation in Moshi before and after the mountain trek
Travel insurance
Flight tickets
Laundry service

Meeting and pickup

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

If you would like to be picked up from any other location than described above, feel free to let us know and we will see if it is possible.

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marangu gate to Mandara hut

    1 stop
  • 1

    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.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Mandara hut to Horombo huts

    1 stop
  • 2

    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

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Horombo huts to Kibo hut

    1 stop
  • 3
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    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.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Kibo hut to Uhuru peak to Horombo huts

    1 stop
  • 4

    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.

    15 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Horombo huts to Marangu gate

    1 stop
  • 5

    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.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free

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 a high level of physical fitness
Supplied by Moana Tanzania

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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