Climb Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route

Climbing mount Kilimanjaro is surely an Adventure of a Lifetime! Climb with the Experts- we have actually experienced the trek for ourselves and we have successfully climbed all the way to the top!

Group price:	U$ 1570
Single supplement:	U$ 50
Private climb:	2/ 3 climbers: U$ 1780
	4 or more:      U$ 1640
Extra day:	U$ 180 (acclimatization- private groups)
Duration:	6 days climbing + 2 days hotel
Start/ End point:	Moshi, Tanzania
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Flight info:
Dates:	for International Group Dates

    Detailed info pack in PDF  

Mt Kilimanjaro is the Largest Freestanding Mountain in the World and Africa’s Highest Mountain. Kilimanjaro rises majestically from the surrounding coastal scrubland to a breathtaking, snow capped height of 5,895m/ 19,340ft!

This is a huge undertaking and we want to make sure things run smoothly and safely from start to finish. We have done a lot of research to make sure we are all well prepared and informed for the big expedition and we have personally climbed the mountian all the way to the top! We have carefully selected a professional Kilimanjaro trekking Expert in Tanzania with Well Trained and Certified Guides, High Safety Standards and years of Experience on the mountain.

You will need a lot of information to prepare yourself for a great Kilimanjaro adventure. We have prepared a booklet in which you will find lots of useful and important information. We suggest you download the PDF document and please read it carefully. Here you will find a route description, a suggested packing list, information on fitness and some useful tips and frequently asked questions. The Marangu route is still one of the more popular routes and it is the only route where climbers overnight in huts.

Overview

Day 1 Arrival in Marangu, Hotel transfer
You will be collected from Kilimanjaro Airport and taken to the mountain village of Marangu. The rest of the day will be yours to do as you please. You may choose to relax at the hotel or take a stroll around the leafy mountain village. There will also be time to check your trekking equipment and you will have a preliminary talk in preparation for your trek the following days. Overnight stay at Marangu Hotel. Dinner

Day 2 Marangu - Marangu Gate (1860m) - Mandara Hut (2700m)
After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you might be lucky with a glimpse of the black and white colobus monkeys. Approximately 4 hrs later, you will reach your destination of the day – the Mandara Hut. After a well earned rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior. Evening meal and overnight stay at the Mandara Hut (2650m). Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Day 3 Mandara Hut (2700m) - Horombo Hut (3700m)
The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plain of the Masai steppe. Evening meal and overnight stay at Horombo Hut. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Day 4 Horombo Hut - Zebra Rocks (4020m) - Horombo Hut (3700m)
Today serves as an acclimatisation day. This should not be underestimated and greatly improves your chance of success in reaching the summit. After a relaxing breakfast, a 4-5 hour trek follows to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. On your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you. You can relax in the afternoon and regain your strength for the hike the following day. Overnight and evening meal at Horombo Hut. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Day 5 Horombo Hut (3700m) - Kibo Hut (4700m)
Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Waterpoint” which is followed by the so called “saddle”. This nearly vegetationless plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut which is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Day 6 Kibo Hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo Hut
Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. This begins at night when the lava ash is still frozen and walking on it is easier. The mountain guide will wake you up at 23:00 hrs and an hour later, you will begin the long and strenuous trek to the summit. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m.

At this peak, you can celebrate your accomplishment of reaching the “Roof of Africa”. The route back down follows the same path; the lava ash will now have thawed and allows for a fast descent. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you and you can regain your strength. Following a 1 - 2 hour break, you will once again be on your way hiking to the Horombo Hut (3700m) where you will arrive in the afternoon. After an evening meal, most of the mountain conquerors understandably retire early to bed. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Day 7 Horombo Hut (3700m) - Marangu Gate (1860m) - Marangu
The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to Marangu Hotel. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro. Overnight stay and evening meal at Marangu Hotel. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner.

Day 8 Marangu - Transfer
After breakfast, you can continue with your travel plans or be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport. Breakfast

+ Extend your Kilimanjaro adventure with a Safari or a couple of days on Zanzibar island!



 to see Team ShapShap Travel at the summit!

 for the Kilimanjaro song by our porters.



Interested in climbing Kilimanjaro?  or  Climb Kilimanjaro: Marangu route The Marangu route is the route on Kilimanjaro with huts to overnight in. The Marangu route is the shortest route to climb Kilimanjaro by- we recommend that you add an extra day for acclimatization