Climbing Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route 6 Days
Tour Overview
Reach for the stars on this epic adventure to the summit of Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route, dubbed the “Coca-Cola route”. Enjoy spectacular views of varied landscapes and breathtaking sunrises on this high-success trek to the top of Africa – literally! Rest in comfortable huts with the unique luxury of running water and cooked meals, and be fully fueled for your challenging commitment to check of a true bucket-list experience! ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi | Springlands Hotel
Location: Pasua, Kilimanjaro International Airport - KIA (JRO)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be picked up and transferred to Springlands Hotel or similar for overnight.
Overnight at Springlands Hotel (bed and breakfast) or Similar.
Day 2 : Moshi | Marangu Gate | Mandara Hut
Location: Marangu Gate, Mandara Huts
Accommodation: Camp, Huts
Accommodation Name: Huts
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 1,800 m – 2,720 m
Hiking time: 4 hours
Leave Springlands hotel at about 8:00 a.m. and drive 45 minutes to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro. Do the necessary paperwork at the park gate such as registrations. Begin hiking at about 10:30 a.m. Hike through rainforest from the park gate to Mandara Hut, taking about 4 hours. Stop half way for lunch. Reach the Mandara Huts at about 2 or 3 p.m. Unpack, rest and have some tea or coffee. Dinner is served during early evening, at about 7 p.m. A side trip to Maundi Crater (about 15 minutes away) is a good way to see the surroundings as well as views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Bathrooms are available with running water.
Day 3 : Mandara Hut | Horombo Hut
Location: Horombo Huts
Accommodation: Camp, Huts
Accommodation Name: Huts
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 2,720 m – 3,720 m
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Wake up for breakfast (approx. 7:30 a.m.) and pack for the next leg. Break camp at about 8:30am and hike to Horombo Hut. This leg should take 5 to 6 hrs. You travel through lower heath land with small shrubs being the main vegetation. Stop half way for lunch. Views of Mawenzi are amazing. The summit of Kibo can be seen from Horombo Huts. Arrive at Horombo Huts at about 3 p.m. Rest, unpack and prepare for dinner. Bathrooms are available with running water.
Day 4 : Horombo Hut (Acclimatization Day)
Location: Horombo Huts
Accommodation: Camp, Huts
Accommodation Name: Huts
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This day you will have an extra day at Horombo Hut (3,720 m) for acclimatization. It will be great training for your body to get used to the altitude as you walk around the hut up to zebra rocks at an altitude of 4,100 m and back. You will get spectacular views and familiarize yourself to summit weather. You will overnight at Horombo Hut.
Day 5 : Horombo Hut | Kibo Hut
Location: Horombo Huts
Accommodation: Camp, Huts
Accommodation Name: Huts
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 3,720 m – 4,720 m
Hiking time: 6–7 hours
Wake up for breakfast as usual (if you wake before sun-up you can get some great photos of the sunrise). Pack and begin the hike to Kibo Hut. The first half of the day’s hike traverses the upper heath land while the second half crosses the vast saddle that connects Mawenzi and Kibo. The saddle is an alpine desert that resembles a lunar landscape. Be careful to notice signs of altitude sickness. The day’s hike should take 6 to 7 hours, stopping half way for lunch. There is no running water at Kibo Huts.
Day 6 : Kibo Hut | Summit | Horombo Hut
Location: Kibo Huts
Accommodation: Camp, Huts
Accommodation Name: Huts
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 4,720 m – 5,895 m
Hiking time: 7 hours
Wake up at around midnight to a light breakfast, and then prepare for the summit ascent. This part of the hike is carried out during the early morning before dawn so that the climbers reach Uhuru Peak at around sunrise. Leave at about 1:00 a.m. and reach Gilman’s Point at about 7:00 a.m. The climbers are met with views of the crater from Gilman’s Point because it is on the Crater Rim. Another 2 hours of hiking brings the climber to UhuruPeak at about 8:30 a.m. From there you will descend back to Kibo Huts, collect your things and cross the saddle again at Horombo Huts where you will spend the night. Eat dinner and get some well-deserved sleep.
Day 7 : Horombo Hut | Marangu Gate | Springlands Hotel
Location: Horombo Huts
Accommodation: Camp, Huts
Accommodation Name: Huts
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake as usual, pack and descend to Mandara Huts. Have your lunch there and continue onto the park gate where you will be met by your transport back to Moshi. You should reach the park gate around 2 or 3 p.m. You will now drive back to Moshi for a long over due hot shower, Overnight in Springlands hotel. It is recommended to tip guides and porters, this is highly appreciated at the end of their trip. Tips can be given to the main guide at Springlands Hotel. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5,759m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5,895m) receive gold certificates.
Overnight at Springlands Hotel (bed and breakfast) or Similar.
Day 8 : Moshi | Kilimanjaro Airport
Location: Kilimanjaro International Airport - KIA (JRO)
Accommodation: Huts
Accommodation Name: Huts
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart for the airport or other destinations in Tanzania or Kenya. Zanzibar is great trip to take after a hard climb. Other trips around Moshi and the Kilimanjaro region can be arranged at a reasonable price.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Entrance Fees
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Meals – Full Board
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Fully Guided
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
What's Not Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Mode of Transport
Mini bus
Trekking
Accommodation
Hotel for a night before and after the climb.
Comfortable huts during the during
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Standard
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
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Are flights included in this tour?
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
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How many guides will the trip have?
2 guides. Assistant and Chief
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
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They will continue
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Dollar
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
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What is the maximum group size?
100
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AWAT 2019 AB corporate identity number 559195-8912 on 25 January 2023 attained the status of UC SILVER (HIGH CREDITWORTHINESS)
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Our Team, Guide and Crews
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We do booking refund
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You will need a passport valid for at least six months after your date of entry. Citizens of most countries need a tourist visa to enter Tanzania. Application details and forms can be found on the Tanzanian Embassy website. Visas can also be acquired on arrival. If you are arriving from a country in which Yellow Fever is endemic (such as Kenya), you will require an immunization certificate or heal
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Travel Plan and Practical Information
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The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) through the Ministry responsible for Health continues to monitor preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19 including those related to international travel. In view of the current trend of COVID 19 Globally, the Government is updating its Travel Advisory No. 1 of gth September, 2022 of Tanzania Mainland to version No. 12, effective fr
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We do operate all options
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For 3 Years
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Climbing Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route 6 Days
8 Days Starting and ending in Moshi
Visiting: Pasua, Marangu Gate, Mandara Huts, Horombo Huts, Kibo Huts
Tour operator:
Tour code:
00012
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
12-84
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal, Jain, Gluten Free
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