Marangu Route

KILIMANJARO CLIMBING MARANGU ROUTE 6 DAYS

$1,800

/ per person

6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route itinerary, 6 days on the mountain & 2 nights hotel accommodation in Moshi. The Marangu route is the only hut route on Mount Kilimanjaro. Stay in a hut, with comfortable mattresses, solar energy power, a nicer hiking route, and flush toilets at Mandara and Horombo Huts. Easy to ascend and was used by the first European Hans Meyer to conquer the summit of Kilimanjaro in 1889. It is the oldest route and is Kilimanjaro Park headquarters. You can use 5 days to hike but we recommend 6 days to have an extra day for acclimatization. Welcome to Kilimanjaro, Snow-capped Mountain and the highest mountain in Africa.

ITINERARY

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet an Arma Expeditions 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 our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.

Climbing From Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut

A morning pre-climb briefing and introductions with our team precede the drive to Kilimanjaro Park’s Eastern Gate: Marangu, which lies at 1,860 m. Here, your head guide arranges all necessary permits and registration for rescue and search services before you start the walk to Mandara Hut’s 2,720 m. The trail takes you through a rain forest with its high probability of rain showers, so bring a raincoat.

This being your first day at high altitude we strongly recommend the following:
– Do not consume any caffeine or alcohol
– Drink often, a little at a time for a total daily intake of 4 litres minimum.
– Take Diamox for relief from altitude sickness symptoms. It is usually taken in the morning before the day’s climbing.
– Consult your physician before undertaking the trip to check for possible contraindications.
– Heed your body’s warnings and promptly inform your guide of any adverse symptoms.

Acclimatization-associated discomfort is common at night when your body gets less oxygen than during the day. This is normally expressed in the form of nausea and headaches.

Change in Elevation: Marangu Gate (1,860 m) — Mandara Hut (2,720 m)
Hiking distance: 8 km
Hiking time: 4–5 hours

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mid-range Mountain Hut
In Mount Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks :

All meals included
( Drinking water)

Climbing From Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut

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.

Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness.

Trekking from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut:
Change in Elevation: Mandara Hut (2,720 m) — Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
Hiking distance: 11 km
Hiking time: 5–6 hours

Acclimatization hike:
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) — Destination point en route to Kibo Hut (3,920 m)
Hiking distance: 2.5 km
Hiking time: 1–2 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mid-range Mountain Hut
In Mount Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks :

All meals included
( Drinking water)

Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut

After breakfast you will go on an acclimatization hike towards Kibo Hut and back. After lunch you have the opportunity to walk around the surrounding area, take pictures of Mawenzi Volcano or just sleep before the upcoming trekking to Kibo Hut.

Acclimatization hike:
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) — Destination point en route to Kibo Hut (4,500 m)
Hiking distance: 5–8 km
Hiking time: 3–4 hours

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mid-range Mountain Hut
In Mount Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks :

All meals included
( Drinking water)

Climbing from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

On this day, right after breakfast the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,720 m). The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the climbing 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.

Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) — Kibo Hut (4,720 m)
Hiking distance: 9.3 km
Hiking time: 6–7 hours

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mid-range Mountain Hut
In Mount Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks :

All meals included
( Drinking water)

Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Horombo Hut

Night departure from Kibo Hut (4,720 m) and the start of your trekking to Kilimanjaro’s summit: Uhuru peak (5,895 m). This stretch of Marangu Route is of moderate physical difficulty, but high altitude puts any climbers body to the test.

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).

Please note: 90% of mountain accidents – including broken limbs – happen on the way down. However, they are easily avoided by taking care of how and where you step.

Change in Elevation: Kibo Hut (4,720 m) — Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
Hiking distance: 23.3 km
Hiking time: 12–14 hours

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mid-range Mountain Hut
In Mount Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks :

All meals included
( Drinking water)

Descent from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

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 with a transfer back to the hotel.

Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) — Marangu Gate (1,860 m)
Hiking distance: 19 km
Hiking time: 5–6 hours

Main Destination:

Moshi

Accommodation:

Mid-range Lodge near Moshi

Meals & Drinks :

Breakfast only
( Drinks not included)

DEPARTURE

Hotel-to-airport transfer.

Nb: Typical check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late checking out is available for guests with late flights, though they may incur extra fees.

Main Destination:

Moshi

Accommodation:

No Accommodation
(End of 6 days Mount Kilimanjaro climb Marangu route)

Meals & Drinks :

Breakfast only
( Drinks not included)

Transfers:

Return transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to accommodation in Moshi;
Return transfer from accommodation in Moshi to the entry gate into Kilimanjaro National Park.

Entry fees:

Park Fees: all park fees collected by Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, vehicle fee, rescue fee and all others).

Accommodation:

Accommodation at 3* hotel (Aishi Machame Hotel or Brubru Lodge) one night before and one night after the expedition. You will have all for a comfortable stay - friendly staff, clean rooms, Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool;
Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern comfortable 4-season North Face VE-25 tents);

Please note: by default, you will share a room and a tent with your travel companion. If you travel solo on a group expedition, we will room you with a same-sex participant. Single supplement is available upon request.

Meals:

Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;
All meals on the hike. You will find delicious energy-rich meals on our mountain menus. Our professional chefs will prepare assorted soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables. Vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost;
All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water).

Hiking and Safety equipment:

4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats;
All group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery and cutlery);
Oxygen cylinders and oximeters;
GPS-tracking service;
Complete medical kits.

Climbing Crew:

Professional guides licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All guides are holder of Wilderness First Responder certification. All of them have 7+years of successful experience;
Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.).

We are proud to be the members of KPAP (Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project). It is an unbiased evaluation of our commitment to fair treatment of our mountain crews. Of all operators Altezza is paying the highest wages to the porters, guides, cooks and other Kilimanjaro teammates. You may read more about our Kilimanjaro crews here.

Taxes:

18% VAT, 1% TDL and 0.3% Service Levy. Arma Expeditions is an honest and responsible tour operator working in full compliance with the tax law of the United Republic of Tanzania.

International flights;
Tips (250-300 USD per climber for the whole mountain crew);
Visa fee (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for all others);
Personal gear rentals;
Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the climb);
Portable toilets (if required - 250 USD per unit, one can be shared between 3 people);
Mountaineering insurance. You'll need special insurance for climbing Kilimanjaro that covers high-altitude trekking up to 6000 m.

Rest assured - climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with our professional guides will be successful.

You do not need special alpine skills or experience to take part. Together with Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru is a “hiking”, not climbing “mountain”. Neither ropes, nor ice axes or helmets are necessary - the trekkers reach the Socialist Peak (4,562 m/14,967 f) on foot, and for the majority of them, Mt Meru is the first mountaineering experience.

Ordinary fitness level is ok. Meru hiking does not require anything special - as long as you can comfortably walk up to 10 km/6 miles per day, you can do it. Trekking level there is moderate.

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