Kilimanjaro Climb - Marangu Route

Included

Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport, park and climb fees, guides, porters, all camping equipment except sleeping bags, standard mountain rescue fee.

Not included

Flights, visas, travel insurance, tips.

Is it for you?

All Kilimanjaro treks are challenging and you need a good level of fitness. Accommodation is in dormitory style chalets. There are no shower/bath facilities while doing the climb and toilets will be longdrops. You will need to prepare for very variable temperatures, from hot to extremely cold!

Best time

Kilimanjaro can be trekked all year, with advantages and disadvantages each month. See below for details.

Getting there

Flights will cost from £550-850 ($935-$1450) depending on season and availability (about £650 ($1100) is most usual).

Duration: 7 day tailor made climb

1. Day 1:
   Moshi. Overnight at the Keys Hotel. This evening you will have a briefing on your climb.
2. Day 2:
   To Mandara Hut, 2700m. You are transferred to the Marangu Gate and a 4 hour walk through lush rainforest takes you to Mandara Hut. 
3. Day 3:
   To Horombo Hut, 3700m. Today's walk goes through changing vegetation. It will take about 5 hours to reach Horombo Hut. (An extra day can be taken here for acclimatisation, which should greatly help your chances of making the summit).  
4. Day 4 (or 5):
   To Kibo Hut, 4700m. Today's climb crosses the Saddle between Kilimanjaro's 2 peaks, Kibo and Mawenzi. This is a long and strenuous day.  
5. Day 5 (or 6):
   To the summit, 5895m. After a very early start a 5 hour slow walk up steep scree to Gillman's Point (5690m), followed by a further 1-2 hours to Uhuru Peak, reaching the summit at dawn. Return by the same path to Horombo Hut.  
6. Day 6 (or 7):
   Back to Moshi. Walk back down to the park gates at Marangu, from where you will be transferred to the Keys Hotel. 
7. Day 7 (or 8):
   Transfer to airport for onward or return flight