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Kilimanjaro Marangu Route 7 Days

Kilimanjaro Marangu Route 7 Days

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Kilimanjaro Marangu Route 7 Days

7 Days Starting in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania and ending in Kilimanjaro

Visiting: Marangu Gate, Horombo Huts, Kibo Huts, Uhuru Peak

Tour operator:

Zara Tanzania Adventures

Tour code:

ZARA 003

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 100

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

10-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German

Private Available:

From: $3210 $3109 (USD) Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$101

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

The sky is the limit! This is truly an adventure of a lifetime, along the Whisky Route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Wander through enchanting forests, steep paths and over a ridge into the moorland zones to reach the breathtaking sceneries of the Shira Plateau, and ultimately the top of the mountain. Sleep under magnificent star covered skies and witness unparalleled sunrises as the continent awakens on this popular and unforgettable journey to the roof of Africa. If you’re looking for a challenge, climbing Kilimanjaro via the Machame route is the ultimate way to reach new heights on numerous levels.

Highlights

Machame Route
Whisky Route
Best Route

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi | Springlands Hotel

Location: Kilimanjaro International Airport

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Springlands Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be picked up and transferred to Springlands Hotel or similar overnight.

Overnight at Springlands Hotel (bed and breakfast) or Similar.

Day 2 : Moshi | Marangu Gate | Mandara Hut

Location: Marangu Gate

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Marangu Huts

Altitude: 1,800 m – 2,720 m
Hiking time: 4 hours
Leave Springlands hotel at about 8:00 a.m. and drive 45 minutes to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro. Do the necessary paperwork at the park gate, such as registrations. Begin hiking at about 10:30 a.m. Hike through the rainforest from the park gate to Mandara Hut, which takes about 4 hours. Stop halfway for lunch. Reach the Mandara Huts at about 2 or 3 p.m. Unpack, rest, and have some tea or coffee. Dinner is served during the early evening, at about 7 p.m. A side trip to Maundi Crater (about 15 minutes away) is a good way to see the surroundings and the views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Bathrooms are available with running water.

Day 3 : Mandara Hut | Horombo Hut

Location: Horombo Huts

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: HOROMBO HUT

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: 2,720 m – 3,720 m
Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours
Wake up for breakfast (approx. 7:30 a.m.) and pack for the next leg. Break camp at about 8:30 am and hike to Horombo Hut. This leg should take 5 to 6 hrs. You travel through lower-heath land with small shrubs being the main vegetation. Stop halfway for lunch. Views of Mawenzi are amazing. The summit of Kibo can be seen from Horombo Huts. Arrive at Horombo Huts at about 3 p.m. Rest, unpack, and prepare for dinner. Bathrooms are available with running water.

Day 4 : Horombo Hut | Kibo Hut

Location: Kibo Huts

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: | KIBO HUT

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: 3,720 m – 4,720 m
Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours
Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with the upper heathland but disappears into a “moonscape.” Dinner, rest, and prepare for the summit climb.

Day 5 : Kibo Hut | Summit | Horombo Hut

Location: Uhuru Peak

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Horombo Hut

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: 4,720 m – 5,895 m
Hiking time: 7 hours
Wake to a light breakfast around midnight, and then prepare for the summit ascent. This part of the hike is carried out in the early morning before dawn so that the climbers reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise. Leave at about 1:00 a.m. and reach Gilman’s Point at about 7:00 a.m. The climbers are met with views of the crater from Gilman’s Point because it is on the Crater Rim. Another 2 hours of hiking brings the climber to UhuruPeak at about 8:30 a.m. From there, you will descend back to Kibo Huts, collect your things, and cross the saddle again at Horombo Huts, where you will spend the night. Eat dinner and get some well-deserved sleep.

Day 6 : Horombo Hut | Marangu Gate | Springlands Hotel

Location: Marangu Gate

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: SPRINGLANDS HOTEL

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake, as usual, pack, and descend to Mandara Huts. Have your lunch there and continue to the park gate, where you will be met by your transport back to Moshi. You should reach the park gate around 2 or 3 p.m. You will now drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower, Overnight in Springlands hotel. It is recommended to tip guides and porters. This is highly appreciated at the end of their trip. Tips can be given to the main guide at Springlands Hotel. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5,759m) are issued green certificates, and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5,895m) receive gold certificates.
Overnight at Springlands Hotel (bed and breakfast) or Similar.

Day 7 : Moshi | Kilimanjaro Airport

Location: Kilimanjaro International Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast

Depart for the airport or other destinations in Tanzania or Kenya. Zanzibar is a great trip to take after a hard climb. Other trips around Moshi and the Kilimanjaro region can be arranged at a reasonable price.

What's Included

Accommodation

Springlands Hotel and Marangu Huts
Airport Transfers at Destination
Fully Guided

Professional Guide
Meals

Full board Meal

What's Not Included

Additional Services
Insurance

Accommodation

Springlands Hotel & Marangu Hut

Check out our Q&As

Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes of Course all Airport Transfer are included
Are flights included in this tour?

Not included
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes of Course
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

Not Mandatory
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

All entrance fees are included

Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

UR GUIDE
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

YES
How long has the tour company been trading?

30 YEARS
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

YOU WILL CHANGE
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

SANITIZER

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Gonze India

Marangu Route 7 Days

10-Sep-2021

"We really appreciated the flexibility and guidance provided that enabled us to personalize our adventure."

Wolf USA

Marangu Route 7 Days

27-Oct-2022

Highly recommended for travelling in Tanzania. Every detail of the trip was very well planned."

esra Canada

Marangu Route 7 Days

07-Sep-2023

From their quick responses to the final summit on the mountain, it was traveling with those you trusted.

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