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Trekking - Marangu Route

Day 1
Drive to Marangu Gate. Walk through the rain forest to Mandara hut (2743m), about 3 hours.

Day 2
Leave the forest and cross open moor land to Horombo hut (3760m).

Day 3
Today is an acclimatization day with a hike up and down during the day. Tonight we sleep again at Horombo Hut.

Day 4
Walk through moorland then alpine desert to "The Saddle" between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. From here you will walk for about an hour to reach Kibo hut (4730m).

Day 5
Very early start for the summit on steep scree up to Gillman's Point (5681m) which is on the crater rim. Continue around the rim (which will take about two hours if you are fit) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) the highest point in Africa. Descend to Kibo Hut for tea and biscuits or soup and then down to the thicker air an relative warmth of Horombo hut.

Day 6
Descend to Marangu gate. Drive back to the hotel (B&B).

Price: 2-4 climbers - $1080 each

Price includes:

National Park gate fees
Transport from Moshi to starting point on mountain and return to Moshi
Hut or camping fees
Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides for all routes
Salaries for all crew members
Rescue fees (as required by national park)
All meals on the mountain
Tents, foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and eating utensils
Airport Pickup
Accommodation 1 day before and 1 day after the trek
Price does not include:

Tips for guides and porters
Sleeping bags and personal items
Airport drop-off
Budget for extras:

$170 for extra day on the mountain
$250 for tips
$30 for meals in Moshi
$30 for Kilimanjaro Airport departure tax

Click on any of the routes below to read an itinerary.

Marangu
Machame
Unbwe
Lemosho
Rongai

We also offer treks on the second highest mountain in the country, Mt. Meru. Click here to read the itinerary.