TRIP OVERVIEW
The renowned Kilimanjaro Marangu Route, spanning 6 days, continues to captivate numerous visitors seeking an unforgettable experience. The journey to Kilimanjaro involves shared huts with bunk beds for accommodation, and the ascent culminates at Gilman’s Point on the Kibo Volcano’s rim. The return journey follows the same path of ascent.
Day 1: Mandara Huts
- Starting Elevation: 6,464FT / 1970M
- Ending Elevation: 8,924FT / 2720M
- Distance: 5 Miles / 8KM
- Time: 3-5 Hours
- Climate Zone: Afromontane Forest
After breakfast, depart by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park. Upon reaching the park gate, your crew will finalize preparations. After completing formalities, begin the hike from Marangu Gate. A picnic lunch is enjoyed en route, and by afternoon, you arrive at Mandara Hut. Optionally, a short walk to Maundi Crater is available in the afternoon.
Day 2: Horombo Huts
- Starting Elevation: 8,924FT / 2720M
- Ending Elevation: 12,205FT / 3720M
- Distance: 7 Miles / 11KM
- Time: 5-7 Hours
- Climate Zone: Afromontane Forest
Following breakfast, set out for Horombo Huts. Given the significant altitude gain, maintaining a gentle pace is recommended to gradually acclimate. Arrive at the camp by mid-afternoon to relax. Two nights are spent here for altitude adjustment.
Day 3: Horombo Huts (Acclimatization Day)
- Starting Elevation: 12,205FT / 3720M
- Ending Elevation: 12,205FT / 3720M
- Distance: 6 Miles / 10KM
- Time: 4-5 Hours
- Climate Zones: Afromontane Forest / Heath
Today is dedicated to acclimatization, allowing flexibility in its length. To enhance acclimatization, a hike to higher altitudes towards Mawenzi Volcano is undertaken. Clear weather provides spectacular views from the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The afternoon sees a return to Horombo Huts for relaxation.
Day 4: Kibo Hut
- Starting Elevation: 12,205FT / 3720M
- Ending Elevation: 15,486FT / 4720M
- Distance: 6 Miles / 9KM
- Time: 4-6 Hours
- Climate Zones: Heath / Alpine Desert
An early start leads to the final hut before the summit attempt. Progress to Kibo Hut involves collecting water at the last water point and ascending the saddle. The alpine zone unfolds towards the base of Kibo. Reach Kibo Hut by mid-afternoon to rest before the evening ascent. After an early dinner, rest ensues before the nighttime summit departure.
Day 5: Summit Bid / Horombo Huts
Day 6: Arusha
- Starting Elevation: 12,205FT / 3720M
- Ending Elevation: 6,164FT / 1879M
- Distance: 12 Miles / 19KM
- Time: 5-7 Hours
- Climate Zone: Heath / Afromontane Forest
Descend through the heath zone and forest to Marangu Gate. After the final formalities, lunch, and bidding farewell to your crew, a transfer takes you back to your lodge for a well-deserved shower. Later, a Tanzania Travel Company Representative will visit to congratulate you, gather feedback, and address any remaining questions regarding your onward journey.
Tour Includes & Excludes
Tour Includes:
- Park fees, (entry fee camping/hut fees & rescue fees crew fees)
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Three health and fresh meals
- Professional and experienced mountain Guide
- Professional and experienced cooks
- Transportation to & from the airport
- Transportation to & from the mountain gates
- Enough number of porters for your luggage, food, water, and camping equipment
- Food, shelters, and fair wages for the porters, cooks, and guides
- Camping gears (sleeping tents, dining tents, tables, chairs, and cooking gear)
- Radio and cell phone communication that help us to stay in contact within and outside the group therefore we can respond almost instantaneously to whatever issue that may arise
- We provide our guides with professional first aid kits and pulse oximeters for daily updates on acclimatization progress
- Assistance with the climbing permit procedure
Tour Excludes:
- Personal porters
- All international and domestic flights
- Tourist Visas
- Medical and Travel insurance
- Tips to mountain crew
- Mountain trekking gears e.g. walking poles (available for hire upon request)
- Sleeping Bag (available for hire upon request)
- A portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra (US$200 per toilet + toilet tent)
- Others; Extra expenses as food or drinks separate from those described in the itinerary, satellite phone calls, transference fees, and other services not specified as included
- Any other alterations to our itineraries
- Emergency Oxygen
Have Any Question?
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- +255 754 294 365
- info@tanzaniatravelcompany.com
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