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This beautiful lodge near Moshi is a perfect spot to relax before and after your adventure to Kilimanjaro. Cozy rooms, nice area and all the amenities needed to guarantee comfortable stay!
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Summit Mount Kilimanjaro on the Marangu Route
Take the first step towards a private travel experience, customized just for you.
About this tour:
Have you been dreaming of summiting Kilimanjaro? The Mount Kilimanjaro on Marangu Route tour is the perfect opportunity! The Marangu route earns its nickname the “Coca-Cola” route from its comfortable mountain huts that serve the beverage. The wide, gently sloping trail and short route to the top make it a popular choice for trekking Kilimanjaro. The trail does have challenging sections, but you’ll be well-supported by your guide, porters, and cook while you chase the summit!
The Mount Kilimanjaro on Marangu Route tour is perfect if you want to enjoy the stunning views of the trek on a quicker timeline. You’ll be hiking through many different landscapes including lush rainforest, open moorland and vast alpine deserts over the course of five days. Your guided trek will include the opportunity to see some amazing scenery, including Maundi Crater, Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, and Gilman’s Point. The ultimate highlight will be reaching the summit of Uhuru Peak and adding the tallest peak in Africa to your resume, of course! Book the Mount Kilimanjaro on Marangu Route tour and start your adventure now.
Today, after the arrival to Moshi and transfer to your hotel, you will meet with the representative for your pre-trek meeting, where you’ll have a chance to arrange for any required equipment to be rented locally.
Your tour begins with an hour’s drive from your hotel in Moshi to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. After completing the necessary registrations your trek begins! The trail through the rainforest is lush and can be wet. If you keep your eyes peeled, you may see some of the local monkeys! If you have the energy, a quick side trip to Maundi Crater is well worth the effort. Otherwise, you can relax at your first camp, Mandara Hut.
Shortly after you begin your trek today, you will begin seeing fewer trees and more of the moorland heather. On a clear day, you should have a great view of Mount Kibo and Mawenzi. Today is a long day on the trail, and you’ll be gaining quite a lot of elevation before finally arriving at Horombo Hut.
Today you’ll trek past the final spot to collect water, which your porters will do on your behalf. You’ll notice less vegetation as you climb onto the saddle of Mount Kilimanjaro, where the rocky expanse of the alpine desert looks like you’re walking on the moon. It’s best to get lots of rest when you arrive at Kibo Hut as it’s a very early wake-up call in the morning!
Your trek this morning will begin again sometime around midnight. You’ll need your warm clothes and headlamp before you attack the first stretch of heavy scree and switchbacks. Once you’ve reached Gilman’s Point, the sun will be up and hopefully will give you a necessary burst of energy for the final push along the crater’s rim and up to the summit. At the snowy peak, you will be treated to incredible views from the highest point in Africa. You’ll have a chance to rest and have lunch once you’ve made it down to Kibo Hut, but then you will be hiking all the way back down to safer altitudes at Horombo Camp for the night.
Today you’ll be able to spend the day trading memories of the summit with your fellow trekkers as you descend back into the warmer climate. You’ll pass by the Mandara Camp on your way down, and will start to see wildlife again as you return through the forest. Once you’ve reached the Kilimanjaro Park Gate, your vehicle will be waiting to drive you back to Moshi.
Today is the day when you say ‘Goodbye’ to the Moshi and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Discover Mount Kilimanjaro’s varied climate zones, which range from rainforest to ice caps.
Enjoy the community atmosphere of Marangu’s mountain huts.
Catch sight of local monkeys who live on the lower mountain.
Work hard to achieve a place on the summit of Africa’s highest mountain.
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners are included. Purified drinking water is also included.
Accommodations for 6 nights are included.
This tour includes all the airport transfers and the transfers between Moshi and the trailhead before and after the tour.
This guided trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro can be run as a private tour for your group, in which case the price depends on the size of your group. You can also inquire to join an already existing group.
Prices below are per person:
Please note that the price depends on the size of your group. Please contact us to get the exact quote.
The accommodations for this tour are based on mountain huts which are shared, dormitory-style rooms. Sponge mattresses and pillows are provided, and there are bathrooms with running water at some of the lower huts. The higher huts will have basic covered latrines. You’ll also spend two nights (before the tour and one night after the tour) in Moshi.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Single rooms are not available on this tour as mountain huts only have shared dormitories, but you can pay a supplement to have a single room while in the hotel (please enquire about the pricing).
This beautiful lodge near Moshi is a perfect spot to relax before and after your adventure to Kilimanjaro. Cozy rooms, nice area and all the amenities needed to guarantee comfortable stay!
Mandara Hut offers communal wooden huts in a forest clearing. There are 60 beds in total that are equipped with a sponge mattress and a pillow. Bathrooms at this hut have running water.
This scenic mountain hut is an energetic hub as it houses trekkers going both directions. There are 120 beds in communal rooms, and this camp also has bathrooms with running water.
There are 60 beds with mattresses in communal huts at this camp. The bathroom facilities are basic vault toilets.
This scenic mountain hut is an energetic hub as it houses trekkers going both directions. There are 120 beds in communal rooms, and this camp also has bathrooms with running water.
This beautiful lodge near Moshi is a perfect spot to relax before and after your adventure to Kilimanjaro. Cozy rooms, nice area and all the amenities needed to guarantee comfortable stay!
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How hard is the Mount Kilimanjaro on Marangu Route tour?
We rate this tour as a 5 / 5. The Marangu route does not require any technical climbing skill but does have some steep stretches with difficult footing. The altitude of this trek will pose a challenge as the air is quite thin and the trek length is shorter.
Why choose the 5-day Mount Kilimanjaro on Marangu Route tour over other routes?
The Marangu Route is the only option on Mount Kilimanjaro that has hut accommodations instead of camping. If you prefer to sleep with a little bit of extra comfort, this is the best route. Consider the 6-day version to allow yourself more time to acclimatize to the elevation.
Do I need a visa to travel to Tanzania?
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Are meals included on the 5-day Mount Kilimanjaro on Marangu Route tour?
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners are included.
Is there first aid available on the 5-day Mount Kilimanjaro on Marangu Route tour?
Yes, the experienced and professional guides are all trained in first aid as well as in the use of personal protective equipment.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking at altitude. Get your Travel Insurance.
How do I get to Moshi to start this tour?
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
Is the 5-day Mount Kilimanjaro on Marangu Route tour in English?
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
Where does the 5-day Mount Kilimanjaro on Marangu Route tour end?
The tour ends with a transfer to the Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Do I need special vaccines to travel to Tanzania?
Check with your family doctor.
Are there any travel restrictions for Tanzania?
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
When is the best time to travel to Tanzania for this tour?
The best time to travel to Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro is during the driest months of the year, which tend to be December-mid March and June-October.
Very Hard
We rate this tour as a 5 / 5. The Marangu route does not require any technical climbing skill but does have some steep stretches with difficult footing. The altitude of this trek will pose a challenge as the air is quite thin and the trek length is shorter.
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