5 Days Trekking + 2 nights hotel stay

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About this activity

  • Instant Booking
  • Free Cancellation Free cancellation up to 30 day(s) prior departure, after which the tour cancellation policy applies Learn More.
  • Duration:7 Day(s)
  • Activities
    • Historical
    • Village
    • Heritage
    • Waterfall
    • Park
    • Mountain
    • Tanzania Safaris
    • Camping
    • Conservation/NGO
    • Eco Tourism
    • Expedition
    • Wildlife Conservation
    • National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries
    • Nature
    • Night Safari
    • Hiking & Trekking
    • Wildlife Safaris
  • Travel StyleBudget
  • Guiding Type: Live Guide/Instructor
  • Guide Language
    • English
    • German
    • French
    • Spanish
  • Tour Vibe Active
  • Recommended For
    • Couple
    • Family/Kids
    • Solo
    • Women
    • Youth
  • Destination Country: Africa, Tanzania,
    • Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA)
    • Marangu Gate
    • Horombo Huts
    • Kibo Huts
    • Uhuru Peak
    • Marangu Gate
    • Moshi
  • Pickup

    Hotel in Moshi

    From: To:
    2:22 AM 2:23 PM
  • Drop-off

    Airport

    From: To:
    12:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • Age Range 5 - 89 (Years Old)
Tour Highlights
Many favor Marangu because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. However, the short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. Marangu is, unfortunately, less scenic than the other routes because the ascent and descent are along the same path. It is also the most crowded route for that reason.

Claris Tours and Travel offers Marangu as five or six-day climb. The five-day variation does not have an acclimatization day on day three at Horombo Hut.

Tour Introduction

The Marangu route, also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is the oldest, most well established route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route that offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style accommodations in lieu of camping. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut.  

ITINERARY

Arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our friendly driver, ready to greet and escort you to Moshi and your chosen hotel. Unless you are arriving late in the day, your guide will go through a pre-climb briefing, answering all your questions and concerns. There will also be a thorough equipment check. If you are lacking any gear, all items needed can be rented locally in good quality at a reasonable rate.

Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft Distance: 8 km/5 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Rain Forest We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.

Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft Distance: 12 km/7 miles Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Habitat: Heath We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft Distance: 10 km/6 miles Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo Crater wall. Once here we rest, and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft Distance: 6 km/4 miles Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Habitat: Arctic Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft Distance: 16 km/10 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Heath Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft Distance: 20 km/12 miles Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Rain Forest On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

After a good night’s rest at your lodge, you will take breakfast ready for the scheduled check-out by 10.00. (If you wish to remain in the hotel during the day, please advise us of this when you book your trip and we will inform you of the cost for a day room which ends at 18:00hrs, and then make the booking on your behalf. Our driver will be ready to take you to Kilimanjaro Airport at any hour needed for your flight.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Accommodation
Location Nights Type Property Name Rating Occupancy
Moshi 2 Hotel Park View 5 Star Private
Moshi 2 Hotel KiliCottage 4 Star Shared
Arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our friendly driver, ready to greet and escort you to Moshi and your chosen hotel. Unless you are arriving late in the day, your guide will go through a pre-climb briefing, answering all your questions and concerns. There will also be a thorough equipment check. If you are lacking any gear, all items needed can be rented locally in good quality at a reasonable rate.  
Pickup & Drop-Off
  • Airport Transfer

Transportation from and to the airport is included on your package

Guide

What is included is having professional, well trained, prepared guide who will work with you since the day you started your trip and the salary will be from office.

Point to note, Tips is not included in your package this will depend on how the guide perform his duties and it will be given to the guide direct from the pocket of the client. its not compulsory thou.

Meals
  • Halal
  • Jain
  • Kosher
  • Meat
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

According to the need of the client

The package will include Meals for all 7 days 

Transport
  • Van
Other Included
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Moshi (before & after climb)
  • Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro Airport
  • Group transport to and from Moshi to the trailhead
  • Expert guide, assistant guides, cook, and porters
  • Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue only
  • Fresh, nutritious meals on the mountain

WHAT’S EXCLUDED

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Extra Services

Other Excluded:

  • Airfare
  • Lunch or dinner at hotel
  • Beverages at hotel
  • Personal gear and equipment
  • Tips

Covid Safety

The country is free and safe from Covid though we have daily check to our clients to all days that we will spend with them such as checking their daily temperatures and our guide will have oxymeter to ensure the safeness of clients.

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