5 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
1500$ per person
This route has a moderate slope, making it less difficult to climb. It is the most popular way up Mountain Kilimanjaro and is the only route with an emergency evacuation service. Also, it is the only route with huts, dormitories, and simple dining rooms.
Please Note: We only organize private treks, there will be only you and your travel partner(s) on the tour! This itinerary starts and ends in Arusha or Moshi. An additional day’s stay in Arusha can be booked for an extra.
Destination
Departure Time
Please arrive by 9:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:30 AM.Dress Code
Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and warm jacket.Included
AccommondationConcession/ Camping Fees.Meals as per itinerary.Professional, experienced guidesRescue fees (part of park fees)Not Included
International and domestic flightsMeals not listed in the itineraryTanzania VisaTips and gratuities
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Day 1: Arrival
You will be met at the International Airport of by your Driver/Guide and our representative. We will take you to the Ilboru Safari Lodge (or any other suitable hotel depending on your arrival time). Our Kilimanjaro Expert will come to meet you and to provide you with a briefing on your climb.Dinner and Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge.
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Day 2: Transfer to Marangu – Mandara Hut
Pick up at your hotel in Arusha or Moshi and drive to Marangu gate, we will spend about two hours for registration, payments of fees and final parking. Start climbing through dense semi-tropical to the first hut- Mandara hut (9,000ft).Dinner and overnight stay at Mandara Hut. All meals included.
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Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Breakfast, ascend through the alpine meadow, and grassland and moorland to Horombo hut (12,000ft). Both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks can be viewed easily on the way.Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut. All meals included.
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Day 4: Acclimatization at Horombo Hut
Breakfast One day for resting and acclimatization at Horombo Hut. Soft trekking around Horombo. The option to walk to Zebra Rock or to East Lava Hill
Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut. All meals included.
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Day 5: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Breakfast, further ascending to Kibo hut (15,000ft). The landscape becomes very stony and eroded. Spectacular mountain vegetation like giant cactus, groundswell and lobelia appear on the way.Dinner & overnight at Kibo Hut. All meals included.
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Day 6: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
Wake up at midnight, and after a snack, proceed to the summit through Gilman’s point (18,640ft). It is about 5-6hours and 1-2 hours from Kibo hut to Gilman’s point and from Gilman’s point to Uhuru Peak (19,340ft) respectively. Thus reaching the peak in the early morning of the fifth day and start descending after picture taking on the top to Horombo Hut for dinner and an overnight after a short break at Kibo Hut. All meals included.
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Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Breakfast Descend from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate. The waiting car will take you to Arusha or Moshi for extension.
We offer the following addons to your gear :
- Private Toilet - USD 150
- Private Tent - USD 5 per day
- Thicker sleeping mattress - USD 10 per mattress
- Thermarest - USD 15 per thermarest
Please find below the prices for organizing a private trek. The prices are based on your group size:
- Solo Trekker - USD 1751 per person
- Group of 2 - USD 1707 per person
- Group of 3 - USD 1644 per person
- Group of 4 - USD 1568 per person
- Group of 5 - USD 1556 per person
- Group of 6 - USD 1538 per person
- Group of 7 - USD 1534 per person
- Group of 8 - USD 1530 per person
- Group of 9 - USD 1525 per person
- Group of 10 and above - USD 1522 per person