Marangu route

Kilimanjaro Marangu Route 5 Days itinerary begins and end at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort in Marangu.

Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), there will be a private transfer waiting at the airport to pick up you to the hotel in Moshi.
All airport transfers are the part of the package, no extra fee is required.

The best months for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is between June and March. Normally April and May are the months with long rains and should be avoided.

November is usually short rains but it is not often rains all day. The best time for climbing mount Kilimanjaro is January to February and September. July to August can be colder and November to December can be wetter.

January to March is the warmest months, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning. The success rates with our guides and myself are outstanding compared to the overall success rates for all climbers who attempt to reach the top.

Summit Success Rates: Gilman’s Point (95%). Uhuru Peak (85%).

Day 0: Arrive in Moshi/Kilimanjaro region

We stay at the hotel in Moshi with very good services, which is beautifully view ofMount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure. We will gather at the Hotel for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

Day 1: Mandara Hut (Full board)

After having your breakfast we will make a short journey about 1hour 35km from your hotel to Marangu Kilimanjaro Park gate for the necessary formalities at the gate. We start the climbs through fascinating tropical rain forest; we reach the first hut at Mandara for dinner and overnight. An alternative is to simply rest and relax the beautiful forest around the camp.

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,700 m): 5-6 hours 8km walking.

Day 2: Horrombo Hut (Full board)

Today the first part of the walk is a steep ascent through forest, but the path soon opens out into moorland and, in clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

We arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp.

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 4-6 hours 11km walking.

Day 3: Kibo Hut (Full board)

Today we climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. These 6-7 hours 9km walking will be taken at a slow pace until we reach Kibo Hut (4,700m), where we will spend the night in a comfortable hut.

There is no running water at Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night from Kibo to sumit takes 6-7 hours 6km..

Horrombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700 m.); 4-6 hours 9km walking.

Day 4: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horrombo Hut (Full board)

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 m. We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Kiko Hut is amazingly fast, and we stop at Kibo Hut for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horrombo Hut.

Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 13-15 hours walking.

Day 5: Horrombo Hut (Full board)

Today we will descend past Mandara hut to Marangu National Park, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From here you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort for dinner and overnight.

Horombo hut to Marangu Gate then Moshil (6-7 hours 19km walking) .

Departure Day
Private departure transfer is included. Our driver will be available at any time of the day to take you to Kilimanjaro Airport. Check-out time at the hotel is 10 am. But if you require a later checkout we can try to arrange a late check-out time or a day room can posssibly be booked (may require an extra charge).

The tour of Mount Kilimanjaro Includes:

• 2 Nights of accommodation in a hotel (B&B plan) in Marangu (one night before the climb, one night after the climb)
• Professional, experienced, English-speaking mountain guides
• All Park fees
• All meals while on the mountain
• Arrival and departure transfers (to/from Kilimanjaro Airport)
• Guides, porters, cook salaries
• Clean, purified drinking water
• Fair and ethical treatment of porters