6 Days Climb Mt Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route

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Marangu Route is also known as the “tourist route” or “Coca cola route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every huts with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow.
There are 65 beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts and 122 beds at Horombo Hut. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts. Mens’ and ladies’ latrines are available at the last hut but are very basic.

Day 1 Marangu Gate (1980m) – Mandara Hut (2700m)>
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Distance: Approximately 12 kilometers
Habitat: Montane forest

After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up from Arusha (1400m) and driven to the Marangu Gate (1980m). At the gate, the porters will organize and pack the belongings for the hike while you and your guide register with the Tanzania National Park (TANAPA). You will then begin your ascent into the rainforest. During this section of the hike, you should expect rain, mud, and fog. Also, be on the lookout for wildlife, including Colobus monkeys! After 3-4 hours of ascending, you will reach the Mandara Hut (2700m). Each hut has 6-8 sleeping bunks (sleeps 60 hikers total) with solar generated lighting. Next to the central hut there are flush toilets. The porters, who arrive at the campsite before the clients, will boil water for drinking and washing. The chef will prepare a snack then dinner for the clients. At nighttime, mountain temperatures may drop to freezing so be prepared!

Day 2 Mandara Hut (2700m) – Horombo Hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers
Habitat: Moorland

Following breakfast, hikers will begin their ascent out of the rainforest and into the heathen moorland. Hikers will pass the Maundi Crater and are able to climb up to its rim for a spectacular view of the Kibo Crater. In the moorland, you will spot exotic plants, including giant lobelia and groundsel. After 6 hours of hiking, you will reach Horombo Hut (3720m). Horombo Hut sleeps 120 hikers and is located on a small plateau. Similar to the first night, the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks then dinner prepared by our chef. Be prepared for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing at this site.

Day 3 Horombo Hut (3720m) – Acclimatization day
At Horombo Hut, you will spend the day allowing your body to acclimate to high altitude. You will have the option of doing a day hike to Mawenzi Hut (4600m) for further acclimatization with your guide. Breakfast and dinner will be at the hut and lunch will either be packed or at the hut depending on your preference for the day.

Day 4 Horombo Hut (3720m) – Kibo Hut (4700m)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers
Habitat: Alpine desert

Following an early morning breakfast, you will continue your ascent into the alpine desert habitat. Hikers have the option of 2 trails that lead to Kibo Hut (4700m). The upper route (located to the right of the fork) is the same trail used the previous day for the day hike to Mawenzi Hut. The lower route (located to the left of the fork) is the more popular route because it is a shorter hiking distance (1 hour shorter).

Kibo Hut is located in the “Saddle,” which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo in an alpine desert. There is no water at this camp, but hikers can buy mineral water and soft drinks at the camp office. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 19:00!

Day 5 Marangu route – Summit Attempt
Kibo hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru and 6 hours to Horombo Distance: Approximately 6 kilometers ascent and 21 kilometers descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The trail is rocky up to Hans Meyer Cave (5150m). You continue your ascent to Gillman’s point (5681m). Reaching this section is an impressive achievement as the trail is steep, rocky, and at high altitude. Gillman’s is located on the crater rim. From this point, you will usually experience a snow covered trail until you reach the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Kibo Hut takes about 3 hours.

At Kibo Hut, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to Horombo Hut (3720m). You will have a dinner, wash, and rest soundly at the hut after a strenuous day.

Day 6 Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: Approximately 27 kilometers

Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will descend for 6 hours back to Marangu Gate (1980m). The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Gillman’s Point (5681m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, you will drive back to Arusha for long overdue showers and more celebrations.

  • Oxygen Cylinder
  • Medically qualified guides
  • Twice a day medical health checkup, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope.
  • 2 nights hotel in Moshi (before & after climb) bed and breakfast
  • Orientation meeting in Moshi and gear check as well.
  • Pick up and drop off to the Airport and transfer to the entry and exit gate.
  • Kilimanjaro National Park permits, mountain hut fees, and rescue fees.
  • All government taxes (VAT)
  • 3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs of your personal gear.
  • All meals while on the climb + evening tea with popcorn or peanuts.
  • As much treated water you can drink while climbing.
  • Hot water for washing up daily.

Not include

  • Airfares and taxes
  • Lunch, dinner and drinks at hotel
  • Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook depending on how many hikers in the group.
  • Tip to your guides, porters and cook. Can be split between each Client in the climb.
  • Single supplement, for single tent
  • Small private party supplement, for private climbs of one or two people.
  • Extra hotel night.

Route & Pricing Options

Kilimanjaro package now include night accommodation (1 before trek and 1 after)
You will spend a night in Moshi allowing you time to regenerate and meet with your guides the next day as they give you a detailed climb orientation and gear check

Kilimanjaro Routes 1 to 2 People 3 to 5 People More Than 6 People
Machame 6 days US $ 1600/ Person US $ 1500/Person US $ 1450/Person
Machame 7days US $ 1700/ Person US $ 1600/Person US $ 1500/Person
Lemosho 7 Days US $ 2000/ Person US$ 1900/Person US $ 1800/Person
Lemosho 8 Days US $ 2200/ Person US $ 2100/Person US $ 2000/Person
Rongai 6 Days US $ 1600/ Person US $ 1550/Person US $ 1500/Person
Rongai 7 Days US $ 1700/ Person US $ 1600/Person US $ 1500/Person
Umbwe 6 Days US $ 1550/ Person US$ 1500/Person US $ 1450/Person
Marangu 5 Days US $ 1450/ Person US $ 1400/Person US $ 1350/Person
Marangu 6 Days US $ 1500/ Person US $ 1450/Person US $ 1400/Person

Mount Meru prices (Pre-Kilimanjaro Climb start to Climb Mt.Meru an optional)

Number Of Days 1 to 2 People 3 to 5 People More than 6 People
3 Days Climb US $ 879/person US $849/person US $ 769/person
4 Days Climb US $ 1029/person US $ 979/person US $ 869/person

If you have a larger group, special needs or any other reason to contact us concerning the price of your climb, please feel free to do so.