Summit Kilimanjaro in just 6 days via the Marangu Route, renowned for its comfortable hut accommodations and scenic trails. This well-established path offers a steady climb, making it ideal for trekkers seeking a balance of challenge and comfort. As you ascend, you’ll traverse lush rainforests, stunning moorlands, and rocky terrains, each providing unique vistas and experiences. The structured itinerary allows for effective acclimatization, enhancing your chances of reaching Africa’s highest peak. Experience the thrill of standing at Uhuru Peak while enjoying the camaraderie and support of fellow adventurers!
6 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Trek | Classic Trekking Path
- 6 Days
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$1,710.00
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Description
Duration
6 Days
Group Size
50
Language
English
Introduction
Mount Kilimanjaro is located three degrees south of the equator in Northeastern Tanzania. It is the tallest mountain in Africa and is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. This immense mountain is made up of three volcanoes: Shira, Mawenzi, and our goal, Kibo, the tallest one in the middle. Kwesa Tours take climbers up Kilimanjaro every day of the year, we provide service in any of the routes available, we have daily departures.
Based on feedback from other climbers, we recommend the extra day on the mountain, for acclimatization purposes and to increase your chance of a successful summit -- regardless of the route! This is advisable if your schedule allows.
Included
- Professional, experienced mountain guides and porters
- All park fees, camping fees, and rescue fees
- Airport transfers to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Accommodation before and after the climb (if applicable)
- High-quality camping equipment, including tents, sleeping mats, and dining tents
- Nutritious meals prepared by experienced mountain chefs
- Clean drinking water throughout the trek
- Comprehensive medical kit and emergency oxygen
- Portable toilet facilities
- All government taxes and VAT
Excluded
- Flights: International and domestic flights to and from Tanzania are not included
- Visa Fees: Entry visa fees for Tanzania are the responsibility of the traveller
- Travel Insurance: Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical expenses, trip cancellation, and evacuation is not included but highly recommended
- Personal Gear: Climbing equipment such as hiking boots, warm clothing, sleeping bags, and trekking poles are not provided
- Tips: Gratuity for guides, porters, and other staff is not included but appreciated
- Additional Meals: Meals not specified in the itinerary, including snacks and beverages, are excluded
- Personal Expenses: Any expenses of a personal nature, such as souvenirs, laundry, or phone calls, are not covered
- Optional Activities: Optional excursions or activities outside of the planned itinerary are not included
- Medical Expenses: Any medical expenses incurred during the climb, including medications and treatment, are the responsibility of the traveller
- Airport Transfers: Airport transfers outside of the designated meeting points are not included
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Marangu gate
After breakfast and a briefing from your guide, leave Moshi at 9 AM, drive for 45 minutes to the Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro, register with the national park, and begin hiking at 10:30 AM. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys. At these lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy, so gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts should be sufficient, but keep your rain gear and warmer clothing handy. Stop halfway for lunch, and reach the Mandara Huts at 2 or 3 PM. Unpack, rest, and have some tea or coffee. A 15-minute side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. Dinner is served during the early evening at 7 PM. Bathrooms with running water are available
Day 2 - Mandara hut
Wake to a 7:30 AM breakfast, and pack for your next trek. Break camp by 8:30 AM, hike for an hour through rainforest glades, then follow an ascending path through heathland where you can look for giant lobelias and groundsels. Continue up into open moorlands where small shrubs are the main vegetation. Stop halfway for lunch, where you can enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Arrive at the Horombo Huts by 3 PM, where you can see Kibo’s summit. Rest, unpack, and prepare for dinner. Bathrooms with running water are available. You may start to feel the effects of altitude here and to aid your acclimatization, you can choose to spend an extra day resting at Horombo or climbing to a basecamp below Kibo’s sub peak Mawenzi.
Day 3 - Horombo hut
Wake to breakfast as usual, but if you wake early you can get some great photos of the sunrise. The first part of the day’s hike climbs through the dwindling heathland that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. When you stop for lunch, and later when you cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will be starting in just a few hours. Be careful to notice any signs of altitude sickness. There is no running water at the Kibo Huts
Day 4 - Kibo Huts
You can add an extra day at the Horombo Huts (3,690 m/12,100 ft). You can spend a full day and a second night at Horombo. On this day, you can either rest at the huts or take a stroll up to the Mawenzi basecamp then return to the Horombo Huts. This extra day will help your acclimatization, and further your understanding of the mountain’s weather and altitude. After your pause, you will continue up to the Kibo Huts on your fourth day for your midnight start to the summit
Day 5 - Kibo Huts
Wake at midnight to a light breakfast, then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly after sunrise. Leave at 1 AM, switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Gilman’s Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft between 5 and 7 AM. Here, views of the fabled crater and its icecaps greet you. Another 2 hours of hiking along the crater rim near the celebrated snows take you to Kilimanjaro’s true summit, Uhuru Peak, by 9 AM. This is Africa’s highest point, and you would have to travel more than 3,000 miles toward the Himalayas to find a higher peak! Be sure to have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends. After your summit stays, descend back to the Kibo Huts, have lunch, rest, collect your things, and recross the saddle to the Horombo Huts. Eat dinner and get some well-deserved sleep! You do the beginning of this climb in the dark with 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. Slowly slowly, or, “pole pole,” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
Day 6 - Horombo Hut
Wake, as usual, pack, and descend through the moorland to the Mandara Huts. Have lunch there then continue your triumphant recessional down through lush forest to the park gate, which you should reach around 2 or 3 PM. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. A vehicle will take you back to the Springlands Hotel in Moshi, where it is definitely time for celebration! Depart for the airport or other destinations in Tanzania or Kenya. A trip to the beaches at Zanzibar is a good way to recuperate. We can arrange many reasonably priced trips and safaris around Moshi and the Kilimanjaro region
WHY TRAVEL WITH KWESA TOURS?
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