7 Days - Mt. Kilimanjaro TrekMarangu
- 7 Days / Nights
$1600
/pax
Overview
7 Days Marangu Route is one of the popular routes for trekking Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. This route offers a relatively easier and more straightforward ascent compared to other routes, making it suitable for those with less hiking experience.
During the 5 day trek, you will pass through diverse landscapes, including lush rainforests, moorlands, and rocky terrain. The route provides stunning views of the surrounding scenery, including the unique flora and fauna of the mountain.
Accommodation along the Marangu Route is in comfortable huts, providing a more sheltered and cozy experience compared to camping. Experienced guides will lead you throughout the trek, ensuring your safety and providing information about the mountain’s geology, history, and wildlife.
While the Marangu Route is less physically demanding than other routes, it is still important to be well-prepared and physically fit. Proper acclimatization, hydration, and following the guidance of your guides are essential for a successful and enjoyable trek.
Included
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
Itinerary
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet with our African landscapes representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with your Kilimanjaro guides, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb..
➔ Main Destination: Moshi (City)
➔ Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort
➔ Meals & Drinks: Meals at your own expense.  Drinks not included.
Your guide/s and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold a quick briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park's eastern entrance: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking up to Mandara Hut (2,700 m).
Early in the morning after breakfast, the group will depart Mandara Hut to start a moderate trek towards the second high altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720 m). When you reach the camp on this day, you will be treated to views of two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi. Several hours after lunch you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Kibo Hut with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then hike back down to Horombo Hut where dinner will be prepared for you.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Budget camping
On this day, right after breakfast the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,700 m). The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit. When you reach the camp you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink lots of water.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Budget camping
Night departure from Kibo Hut (4,700 m) and the start of your trek to Kilimanjaro's summit: Uhuru peak (5,895 m). The trekking will be moderate from a physical standpoint, but the altitude presents a much more serious problem. For the entire length of the trekking each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will be monitoring your stamina and mental resolve. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Kibo Camp and after a two-hour rest continue your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m).
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Budget camping
You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park's exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a transfer back to the hotel. ELEVATION: 3,720 m to 1,860 m
Departure Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport or onwards travel. Our classic adventures are what the majority of climbers are looking for. The combination of great comfort and high safety standards makes our classic Kilimanjaro hikes enjoyable and memorable. This is the most popular option among our clients.
âž” Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. âž” You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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