


Tanzania

Guided, Large Group, Small Group

Camping
The 5 days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. It is also the oldest and the most well-established route. Start in the rain forest where you will see towering eucalyptus trees, bird life and colobus monkeys, before passing through heathland with giant lobelias and groundsels, reaching alpine desert and continuing on up to Kilimanjaro Uhuru Peak with its panoramic views.
The Marangu Route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. It is slightly 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, hence its sometimes referred to as the ‘Coca-Cola route’. The short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult. This is the only route that offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls, basic washrooms, and toilets.
This tour is available in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
From USD 1,220 per person
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate (45 minutes), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering eucalyptus trees, bird life and colobus monkeys.
On day 2 you leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and groundsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.
Today you will be ascending as we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kilimanjaro Kibo and Kilimanjaro Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest and prepare for the summit climb.
Wake up very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Kilimanjro Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kilimanjaro Kibo before continuing on to the Kilimanjaro Horombo encampment.
The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
On day 5, after breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through a lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
A vehicle will meet you at Kilimanjaro Marangu village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for a celebration!
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