Marangu Route 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb , My Dream Adventure Safaris

Duration

6 Days 5 Nights

Tour Type

Tanzania Safaris

Group Size

Unlimited Person

Tour Guide

1 Person

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Marangu Route 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb

Experience the classic Marangu Route in 6 days, known for its unique hut accommodations and scenic beauty. Begin your adventure from the Marangu Gate, trek through lush rainforests, and ascend through diverse landscapes to reach the iconic Uhuru Peak. Enjoy the comfort of huts and delicious meals along the way. This popular route offers stunning views, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned climbers. Book your 6-day Marangu Route climb today and conquer Africa’s highest peak with ease and comfort.

Accomodation	Lodge, Resort, Hotel
Included	Transport and game drives Game Drive in a 4X4 Jeep Accommodation on full board Park entrance fees Bottled drinking water Experienced Tour Guide/Driver Meals while on safari Government taxes, tolls and levy’s Pick up and drop off from airport / hotel.
Excluded	Additional Services Visa fees Insurance Drink Personal Items Cultural Village Visit Gratitude’s (tips to guides) Any other not mentioned Above
Transport in a Roof-top Van for better photography and game viewing.

Details

we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to Panama hotel in Moshi or similar hotel. Pre-trek briefing at the Moshi hotel. You should plan to arrive at least one day before the tour starts. We will spend today with a pre-excursion briefing. We review your equipment and rent the necessary equipment.

After breakfast and orientation, you will be taken to the gate of the Kilimanjaro National Park (approx. 1 hour), register and start climbing. Walk through the rainforest to Mandara Camp. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to explore the area, including northern Tanzania and Kenya. Look for towering eucalyptus trees, birdlife and Colobus monkeys in the rainforest.

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft-2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: lunch and dinner

You leave the clearings of the rainforest and follow an uphill path across the open moorland to Horombo Camp. There are amazing views of Mawenzi and Kibo Peak. Look for giant lobelias and brambles. You may start to feel the effects of the altitude.

Elevation: 2700m/8875ft-3700m/12200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Tour time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Rest day at Horombo hut with optional hike on Mawenzi Peak.

Elevation: 3700m/12200ft
Distance: 0km/0mi
Hiking time: 0 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Going up, we pass the last watering point, walking up to the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Vegetation begins with the upper layer, but then disappears in the “moonscape”. Dinner, rest and preparation for the summit.

Elevation Gain: 3,700 m/12,200 ft – 4,700 m/15,500 ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Tour time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point located on the crater rim (elev 5700m/18,700ft). Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment. The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!

Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3700m/12,200f
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 6-8 hours down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). Our vehicle will be waiting for you at the Marangu gate to take you back to your hotel in Moshi (approx. 60 minutes).

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast