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Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route

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Length

5 days

Itinerary

5 days planned

Group

Max 20

Guides

German, English

Overview

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.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Marangu gate to Mandara hut⌄

    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.

    Meals: Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Mandara hut

  2. 2Mandara hut to Horombo huts⌄

    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

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Horombo huts

  3. 3Horombo huts to Kibo hut⌄

    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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Kibo hut

  4. 4Kibo hut to Uhuru peak to Horombo huts⌄

    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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Horombo huts

  5. 5Horombo huts to Marangu gate⌄

    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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

What's included

  • ✓Private transportation
  • ✓Emergency first-aid kit
  • ✓Drinking water troughout the trek
  • ✓GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • ✓Accommodation fees
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Hot water for washing
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
  • ✓Rescue fees
  • ✓Parking Fees
  • ✓Guides, cook and porters

Not included

  • ✕Personal items and toiletries & personal mountainclimbing gear
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Accommodation in Moshi before and after the mountain trek
  • ✕Travel insurance
  • ✕Flight tickets
  • ✕Laundry service

Good to know

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

  • 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

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