Kilimanjaro Climb - Marangu Route

The Marangu Route attracts considerably more climbers than all the other routes put together, being the quickest and most direct route. It takes 5 days to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, covering about 80 kilometres via the east side of the mountain. In order to help with acclimatisation you can add an extra day at 3,700 metres before continuing with the ascent. This is the only route on which we use the park huts for accommodation which have dormitory style rooms. It is also the only two-way route meaning that you ascend and descend by the same path.

The guides and crew that we use are excellent. Some of the local guides have climbed and been trained in the USA and on Everest and have years of experience on all the major routes. Some of the guides have summited over 400 times! The guides motivate you and look after your every need - ensuring that everyone safely gets to the top. A high guide & porter to client ratio ensures a safe climb.

Trip information

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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).

Weather and highlights

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- Jan
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- Sunny with Cloud
- Sunny
- Heavy rain
- Heavy rain
- Rain
- Sunny with Cloud
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- Rain
- Sunny with Cloud

Min Temp

- 13
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Max Temp

- 30
- 34
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- 25
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Shortest route
Extra day can be added
Easy access from Moshi

Itinerary

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Duration: 7 day tailor made climb

Day 1:
Moshi. Overnight at the Keys Hotel. This evening you will have a briefing on your climb.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Day 7 (or 8):
Transfer to airport for onward or return flight

Pricing guidelines for Tanzania

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Tanzania can combine easily with other East African countries.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £150
	£150 to £300
	£300 to £500
	£500 to £800
	Over £800

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week high quality safari in the northern circuit (eg with Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Manyara, Tarangire ...)Between £2500 and £3500
2 week southern Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holidayBetween £3000 and £4000
1 week stay on an Indian Ocean island (Zanzibar, Mafia, Chole, Pemba)From £1000 +
1 week Kilimanjaro climbAround £1500

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