The Marangu Route is one of the popular paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. This 6-day journey is well-suited for those who prefer a more straightforward ascent and a bit more comfort, thanks to the availability of huts for sleeping.
Marangu Route
Trip Overview
PRICE FROM
$2100
DURATION
6-Day
AGE
5
TOUR START
Moshi
TOUR END
Moshi
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Starting the Adventure
Upon arrival in Moshi, Tanzania, you’ll have a briefing with your guides and a chance to prepare for the climb. The journey officially begins at the Marangu Gate (1,860 meters) within Kilimanjaro National Park. The first day’s trek is through the lush rainforest, and you’ll reach the Mandara Hut (2,700 meters) for your overnight stay.
Tour Inclusions
Included
One night at a comfortable hotel before your climb
Transfer to and from the mountain from/to your hotel
Professional guides
Private tent (2 guests per tent) for all tented routes or hut accommodation
A fantastic cook, camp manager, and team of porters
Food and drinks (water, tea, coffee) on the mountain
High-quality tents, chairs, and table
One private portable toilet for the group for all tented
Park fees
Excluded
Airfares and departure taxes
Personal gear
Tips for guides, porters, and cooks. See Tipping
Entry visa for Tanzania (you can get a Visa upon arrival, for most nationalities this is US$ 50 per person)
Vaccinations
Travel Insurance
Dinner and drinks in the hotel before the climb
Accommodation in the valley after the climb
Rescue fees