This 6-day Marangu Route group join Kilimanjaro climbing is a best and standard group hiking tour package for Kilimanjaro adventure in 5 nights offering hiking experience, acclimatization, and successful summit to Uhuru at 5,895m.
This event is done in a style of joining a group, hikers from different part of the world year-to-year, with daily departure(Monday -Sunday) at 08am - 10am in each year from June 1st to February 28th.
The Marangu route is the oldest and one of the most popular and straightforward routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The route typically takes 6 days including acclimatization day at Horombo Hut. The success rate for climbers on the Marangu route is around 80%, this may be a best choice for those looking for summiting even if they are beginners.
The Marangu route is the oldest and one of the most popular and straightforward routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The route typically takes 6 days including acclimatization day at Horombo Hut. The success rate for climbers on the Marangu route is around 80%, this may be a best choice for those looking for summiting even if they are beginners.
The Marangu route is the oldest and one of the most popular and straightforward routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The route typically takes 6 days including acclimatization day at Horombo Hut. The success rate for climbers on the Marangu route is around 80%, this may be a best choice for those looking for summiting even if they are beginners.
After arrival at Kilimanjaro/Arusha airport you will meet your Tanzania Safari Radar driver-guide waiting for you with a smile; relax and enjoy your drive as you’re transferred to the hotel in Moshi. Get some rest as you prepare yourself for an amazing adventure of 6 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro climbing.
Moshi Overnight: (OPTIONAL)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
BUDGET LODGES
MID-RANGE LODGES
LUXURY LODGES
Immediately after breakfast in your hotel, the driver will pick you up and make your first spot in the office for briefing and gear check. There after we will drive to marangu gate for about 45 minutes and officially commence our trek through beautiful tropical rain forest which will lead us to mandara hut. Along the way you may spot blue monkeys and colobus monkeys.
Night Stay:
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – Mandara Hut
We proceed with our trek by departing from the hut early in the morning and hike through the forest until we reach the open moorlands. Along the way we might get the first view of kibo and mawenzi peaks, you will also come across giant lobelias, and groundsels scattered though out the area. Upon arrival at horombo hut dinner will be offered and rest for the night.
Stay & Over-night:
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay –Horombo Hut
This day is special for acclimatization, there will be an option of a short hike to mawenzi hut which will only take about 4 hours, and it is highly recommended for acclimatization. You will have an early rest and prepare for the next day schedule.
Stop & Accommodate:
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – Horembo Hut
We’ll begin our gradual climb to kibo hut and along the way we’ll pass through the saddle of Kilimanjaro which is between kibo and mawenzi. After reaching kibo dinner will be served early and prepare for the summit climb which will start at 02:00am
Night & Stay:
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – Kibo Hut
Around 2:00 am you will be woken up for an early hike to the summit. Hot tea will be served with some snacks and a strenuous hike to the uhuru peak will begin. We will trek on the steep and snowy trail up to Gilman’s point and keep heading to uhuru peak; the highest peak in Africa. After reaching the peak, take some pictures and savor your victory and after that start your descent. We’ll have lunch at kibo and after that head to horombo for dinner and a night rest. The last part of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro can be a bit challenging so make sure you are well covered, as the weather will be very cold, pay attention to your guide and do not rush.
Base Camp Stay:
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – Horombo Hut
We’ll depart from horombo and start our descent through moorland to mandara hut. Proceed descending through the lush green forest to marangu gate a vehicle will meet you and take you back to your hotel in moshi. The lower parts of the mountain can be wet and slippery so trekking poles and gaiters will be helpful.
Accommodations:
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – Option
MID-RANGE LODGES
LUXURY LODGES
The price and costs for 6 days Marangu route is $1400 to $1650 normally, depending on what included mainly with either private or group but also considering some factors such as Time of the Year, Services Level and Amenities Provided. Though typically includes park fees, crew team: guide, porters and cook, Accommodations, meals and transportation (mountain gates transfer)
The Success rate for the 6-day Marangu Route is approxmately 85% for mt:Kilimanjaro climbing. This success rate vary depending on a number of factors such as level of fitness and acclimatization of the climber(s), the weather conditions, and the experience and skill of the guides and porters. A proper preparation and planning are crucial for increasing the chances of success.
The best time to climb Kilimanjaro is dry season: June to October and short rain season: November, December till Early of March. Particular to Marangu route is still the best route to climb Kilimanjaro even in rain season, this is because climbers us huts instead of the rest routes us tents to overnight. Keep in your mind nothing else from Huts related to rain challenges.