Marangu Route

The Details

Type: Accommodated Accommodated
Start: Arusha Tanzania
Length: 7 - 14 Days
End: Arusha Tanzania
Comfort: Standard
Vehicle: Overland Vehicle
Group Size: Small (<12 People)
Countries: Tanzania

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Overview

Marangu Route Accommodated Safari

Marangu Route Accommodated Safari………. The Marangu route is perhaps the easiest and most comfortable route to reach the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. The route is well-developed and the climb is constant and moderate. Only the approach to the summit is the exception as it is slightly more demanding. The accommodation on this tour is in simple mountain huts, which might be an advantage compared to the camping routes.

Excludes single supplement. However, if you are happy to share – no single supplement will apply.

Min. number to guarantee tour: 1
Max number of participants: 10 per group
Departure day: every Friday

Included:

  1. Professional, English-speaking Guide
  2. Mountain crew (cook & porters)
  3. 7 nights‘ stay in lodges and mountain huts (depending on availability, a lodge of a similar standard will be booked) Meals according to the itinerary
  4. Drinking water
  5. All national park fees
  6. All mentioned transfers

Excluded:

  1. Flights (international and domestic)
  2. Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  3. Alcoholic and soft drinks
  4. Sleeping bag
  5. Tips & personal expenses
  6. Visa fees
  7. Travel insurance

****Prices are subject to change.

Price is per person sharing. Excludes single supplement and any additional activities and meals not set out in the itinerary

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha

Distance approx. 35km; driving time approx. 45 minutes

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, our transfer driver will be waiting for you. He will take you to the Meru View Lodge, where the rest of the day is at leisure. You might want to explore the town of Arusha (taxi required) or just relax at the lodge. In the evening you will be briefed by our team on site in preparation of the upcoming trekking tour. You will spend the night at Meru View Lodge.

Accommodation

Accommodation:

Meru View Lodge

Meals

Meals:

Dinner

Day 2: Arusha – Marangu Gate (1860m) – Mandara Hut (2700m)

Altitude ?840m; walking time approx. 3-4 hours

After breakfast at the lodge, you will be taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek begins and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. You might be lucky to catch a glimpse of the black and white colobus monkeys scrambling through the lush vegetation. Approximately 3 to 4 hours later, you will reach your destination for the day, the Mandara Hut. After a well-earned rest, your guide will take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy wonderful views towards Kenya. Evening meal and overnight stay at the Mandara Hut.

Accommodation

Accommodation:

Mandara Hut

Meals

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Mandara Hut (2700m) – Horombo Hut (3700m)

Altitude ?1000m; walking time approx. 5-6 hours

The day begins with an early breakfast and shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the tree line where vegetation changes to shrubs. Approximately 5 to 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight. From the hut you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo peak and the Masai steppe. Evening meal and overnight stay at the Horombo Hut.

Accommodation

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

Meals

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Horombo Hut (3700m) – Zebra Rocks (4020m) – Horombo Hut (3700m)

Altitude ?400m|?400m; walking time approx. 4-5 hours

Today’s purpose is getting your body to acclimatise to the altitude. Acclimatisation should not be underestimated as it greatly improves your chances of reaching the summit. After a relaxing breakfast, you will set off on a trek to Zebra Rocks. The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. On your return to Horombo Hut, a cooked 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.

Accommodation

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

Meals

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) – Kibo Hut (4700m)

Altitude ?1000m; walking time approx. 5-6 hours

Today’s stage is long and tough. The trail passes the “last water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This nearly plantless plateau links the summit of Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is Kibo Hut and it should be reached in about 5 to 6 hours. Tonight is an early night to get enough rest for the upcoming summit stage. You will be woken up at around 11pm.

Accommodation

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

Meals

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Kibo Hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3700m)

Altitude ?1200m|?2200m; walking time approx. 12-16 hours

Today is your big day. You will start in the middle of the night when the lava ash is still frozen and walking on it is easier. You will begin the long and strenuous trek to the summit in the dark. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave (5220m), the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gilman’s Point (5681m) on the crater rim. Soon you will have forgotten the cold of the night and after another 1 to 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak. Now you are standing on the “Roof of Africa”! The descent follows the same path and 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 rest a while to regain your strength. After a break of 1 to 2 hours, you will be on your way down to the Horombo Hut where you will arrive in the afternoon. After an evening meal, it is early to bed for most.

Accommodation

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

Meals

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Horombo Hut (3700m) – Marangu Gate (1860m) – Arusha

Altitude ?1840m; walking time approx. 6-7 hours

The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut where a cooked lunch awaits you. Soon again you will be in the lush tropical rainforest and after about 6 to 7 hours of trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park gate. After saying goodbye to your mountain crew, you will be taken back to the Meru View Lodge. At the lodge you can have a warm shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will have dinner and spend the night at Meru View Lodge.

Accommodation

Accommodation:

Meru View Lodge

Meals

Meals:

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Arusha – Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport. Alternatively, you can extend your trip in Tanzania and go on safari or relax at the Indian Ocean.

Meals

Meals:

Breakfast

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