Marangu Waterfall and Marangu Village
July 19, 2018
Marangu Route 5 Days
July 17, 2018

Marangu Route 6 Days

US$1545/Person

SUCCESS RATE 94% - 98%

DAY 1: Marangu Gate (1980m) – Mandara hut (2700m)

After breakfast, transfer to Marangu gate and start the climb through fascinating rain forests till you reach the first hut Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (9,000ft).

DAY 2: Mandara hut (2700m) – Horombo hut (3720m)

After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine – meadow. The altitude begins to change and slowdown your pace while enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (12,520ft).

Day 3: Horrombo Hut (Acclimitization Day)

Today we walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks, this extra day and night at Horombo is for additional acclimatization. We recommend drinking enough water and walking slowly! All meals for the day are provided at the Horrombo hut.

Horombo hut to further improve our acclimatization.

DAY 4: Horombo hut (3720m) – Kibo hut (4700m)

After breakfast, resume the climb, the landscape becomes rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to Kibo Hut. Meals and overnight at the hut. (15,520ft)

DAY 5: SUMMIT ATTEMPT!! Kibo hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo hut (3720m)

The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee hrs of the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb the very steep part of the route to GILMANS POINT (most difficult and tiring part). UHURU PEAK is reached within an hour’s walk along the crater rim. (19,344ft). Start the walk along the craters rim. (19,344ft). Start the descent to Horombo hut for overnight

DAY 6: Horombo hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m)

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through 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 Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!

 

Book this tour

    You can make reservation on the equipment below:

    Included in the Prices

    • Kilimanjaro International Aport (JRO) Transfers, 2-Way
    • All park entrance, hut and rescue fees
    • All meals, boiled and filtered drinking water while on the mountain.
    • Warm water for washing to be provided every morning and evening.
    • Oxygen Cylinder - only for emergency
    • English Speaking Guides (Wilderness First Responder certified), cook and porters
    • Staff salaries and fees
    • Transport to/from national park gates
    • First aid kit and pulse oximeter
    • Emergency telephone between the guides and our office in Moshi town
    • 3 delicious meals daily on the mountain
    • 3 litres of bottled drinking water to be provided on the first day your hike, on the mountain porters will fetch water from the streams to be boiled and filtered for you
    • 2 nights lodging at Panama Inn in Moshi or Natron Palace Hotel in Arusha
    • Breakfast included at Panama Inn in Moshi or Natron Palace Hotel in Arusha

    Excluded from the Prices

    • Prices do not include sleeping bags
    • Gratuities
    • Soda/alcohol unless otherwise noted
    • Health insurance
    • Visa fees
    • International airfare
    • Laundry
    • Meals not noted on the itinerary

    Kilimanjaro Rental Equipment 

    • Rucksack/Daypack $12
    • Balacava US$ 6
    • Sleeping bag (-12°C) US$ 20
    • Sleeping bag (-25°C) US$ 40
    • Ponchour – Heavy/Western/Europe US$ 18
    • Ponchour – Light/Loca US$ 12
    • Socks US$ 4
    • Duffel Bag US$ 6
    • Hiking Poles (2) US$ 10
    • Gaiters US$ 8
    • Gloves US$ 6
    • Sweater US$ 5
    • Long Underwear US$ 5
    • Raincoat US$ 6
    • Raincoat – G.T, Waterproof US$ 12
    • Rain Pants US$ 12
    • Torch / Flashlight US$ 5
    • Camel Pack US$ 7 (rent 1 extra water bottle US$ 5)
    • Sunglasses US$ 5
    • Hiking Boots US$ 9
    • Fleece Pants US$ 6
    • Warm Jacket/Down Jacket US$ 12
    • Hat or Neck Scarf US$ 6

    The above list is a guide to what should be taken, little else need be taken – do not overpack. Warm head cover, thick fibre pile or down jacket, light waterproof top, trousers, light overtrousers, mittens, thermal underwear, sweater, warm socks and lightweight inner socks, watertight and well broken in sturdy boots, gaiters, sunglasses, walking poles, sleeping bag (three or four season, if three then a liner is recommended), sleeping pad, water bottle, high factor sun protection cream, small first aid kit, headtorch with extra batteries, toilet roll, small wash kit and a small daypack. A holdall or bigger rucksack to give to your porter with your main luggage. Optional: a hat with a brim.

    Recommended Minimum Tipping Scale:

    • Chief Guide: US$ 15-20 per day
    • Assistant Guide: US$ 10-15 per day per assistant guide
    • Cook: US$ 7-10 per day
    • Porters: US$ 5-7 per day per porter

    Tip amounts listed are per group, not per individual traveler. For instance, if 4 people are on Kilimanjaro, they should each contribute US$ 5/day if they want to tip the chief guide US$ 20.

    At the ceremony your group might choose to say a few words, sing a song or something else short in order to celebrate the moment.