6 Days Kilimanjaro Trek via Marangu Route

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Juma

08 Sep 24 → 13 Sep 24

Guided trip

6 days

6 stops

3 - 7 Mates

Tanzania

What's special?

Expert Guidance and support

Landscapes of Mount Kilimanjaro

Comprehensive inclusion and Safety

Marangu Route: The Marangu Route, often referred to as the “Coca-Cola” route due to its popularity and the availability of amenities, is one of the most frequented paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Known for its comfortable hut accommodations, this route spans approximately 72 kilometers (45 miles). Its gradual ascent allows for better acclimatization, making it suitable for climbers who may be new to high-altitude trekking. The best time to climb the Marangu Route is during the drier months of January to March and June to October when the weather is more stable, enhancing the overall trekking experience. INCLUSIVE 2 Airport Transfers, from/to JRO Kilimanjaro International Airport — 2 nights hotel at Keys Hotel in Moshi town on Bed and Breakfast basis, Double or Triple Occupancy — 3 Delicious meals a day, boiled and filtered drinking water while on the mountain. — All park entrance, hut and rescue fees — Warm water for washing to be provided every morning and evening. — Oxygen Cylinder – only for emergency — English Speaking Guides (Wilderness First Responder certified), cook and porters — Staff salaries and fees. — Transport to/from national park gates. — First aid kit and pulse oximeter. — Emergency telephone between the guides and our office in Moshi town. — 3 litres of bottled drinking water to be provided on the first day of your hike, on the mountain porters will fetch water from the streams to be boiled and filtered for you. EXCLUSIVE — Sleeping bags — Gratuities — Soda/alcohol unless otherwise noted — Health insurance — Visa fees — International airfare — Laundry — All Meals and drinks in Moshi town

About Me! Hey there, I'm Juma! With over 15 years of experience, I'm your go-to guide and tour operator for unforgettable safaris and treks here in Tanzania. Whether you're seeking the thrill of a safari adventure or the challenge of trekking through our stunning landscapes, I've got you covered. Join me for an incredible journey through the heart of Africa!

For the all 7 days' of trekking,the accommodation will be in camping, by sleeping in tents, cooking and also the toilet, this tents will enable to resist rainfall and sunlight. We can use sleeping bag and mattress to support your body to be avoided by painful, also at the tent we have a torch help to provide light Any questions about the trip?you can let me know in the Q&A SECTION

What's included?

2 airport transfer from to JRO

2 Night hotel in moshi

oxygen cylinder

English speaking guides

Your Booking includes free protection from Trip cancellations.
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Tanzania - Mandara Huts - 6 Days Kilimanjaro Trek via Marangu Route

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Marangu Gate

Day 1

Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Mandara Hut (2,743m/9,000ft) >Elevation Gain: 915 meters, 3,000 feet Leave Keys Hotel in Moshi town at 9am for Marangu Gate. After completing gate registration, begin your Kilimanjaro trek. Walk along a narrow trail through the rainforest of Kilimanjaro for most of the hike. Eat a picnic lunch at Kisambioni, day one’s halfway point. After lunch, continue walking through the rainforest until reaching Mandara Hut. Relax for the rest of the day or take a short walk to Maundi Crater. The views to the east over Taveta and to the northwest to Mawenzi Peak are stunning on a clear day, making the short hike well worth the effort. The A-frame Mandara Huts can accommodate up to seventy people and consist of several sleeping huts and a dining area. All of Marangu’s huts have beds with mattresses.

Mandara Huts

Day 1

Day 2: Mandara Hut (2,743m/9,000ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) >Elevation Gain: 977 meters, 3,200 feet After breakfast, leave Mandara Hut and Kilimanjaro’s forests for Horombo Hut. Most of the day’s hike will be through Kilimanjaro’s moorland, a rocky landscape with desert-like plants. Eat a picnic lunch at Kambi ya Taabu before continuing to Horombo Hut. If the weather is clear, enjoy beautiful views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at Horombo Hut at around 3pm and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing. Although extremely busy, the Horombo Huts are considered to be the nicest on Kilimanjaro. The small, A-frame buildings can accommodate up to eight people each and provide lodging for hikers ascending, descending and acclimatizing. Horombo can accommodate up to one hundred hikers and many more porters, cooks and guides.

Horombo Huts

Day 1

Day 3: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Mawenzi Hut (4,600m/15,100ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) >Elevation Gain and Loss: 880 meters, 2,900 feet Day three is an acclimatization day. We suggest hiking all the way to Mawenzi Hut to allow for maximum acclimatization. The hike will increase your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak, and also reward you with magnificent views of Kibo. Return to Horombo for a late lunch. Spend the afternoon and evening relaxing at Horombo.

Kibo Huts

Day 1

Day 4: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Kibo Hut (4,750m/15,580ft) >Elevation Gain: 1,030 meters, 3,380 feet Leave Horombo Hut after breakfast to hike through the moorland and alpine desert of Kilimanjaro’s upper altitudes. After hiking for about an hour, we arrived at Maua River, a small mountain stream. After Maua, the terrain becomes flatter and the vegetation begins to disappear. Break for lunch at Middle Red Hill. After lunch, continue on a steady incline for another two hours through Kilimanjaro’s Saddle. Although the environment on the way to Kibo is a bleak desert with little vegetation, you will see many stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Reach Kibo Hut around 3pm to rest and prepare for your midnight climb.

Uhuru Peak

Day 1

Day 5: Kibo Hut (4,750m/15,580ft) to Summit (5,895m/19,340ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) >Elevation Gain: 1,145 meters, 3,760 feet >Elevation Loss: 2,175 meters, 7,140 feet Around midnight, I woke up for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. The hike begins with a demanding five hour hike to Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. Although this is considered to be the easiest of the three crater ascent paths, it is still extremely difficult. The first major rest stop, William’s Point, lies at 5000 meters and is approximately a two hour hike to Kibo Hut. Continue on for thirty minutes before beginning the rocky switchbacks that will continue to Gillman’s Point (5,681 meters). The hike from Gilman’s to Uhuru Peak is a gradual climb and as far as hikes go, not very difficult. The altitude, however, makes the hike long and tiring. The crater rim hike takes approximately two hours. Upon reaching Uhuru, take photos of your guide and group at the peak before beginning the descent to Horombo Hut. On the way down from the summit, you will see all of the magnificent views you could not see on the way up. Stop for a short break and snacks at Kibo Hut before continuing on to Horombo Hut. Reach Horombo Hut in the afternoon and enjoy your last night on the mountain.

Marangu Gate

Day 1-6

Day 6: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) >Elevation Loss: 1,920 meters, 6,295 feet After breakfast, finish the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate. Your last hike on Kilimanjaro is a beautiful one, passing through Kilimanjaro’s cloud forest. Watch your step during the descent, as the trail can be slippery. Our vehicles will be waiting at Marangu Gate to take you back to Keys Hotel in Moshi town.