Tanzania
6 Days Marangu Route
The only route with sleeping huts at every campsite.
What to expect
Marangu climbing is the least expensive route on Kilimanjaro. It is the only route with comfortable sleeping huts at every campsite.
Route highlights
From, per person
$1,397
Indicative price, request a tailored quote
Where you'll climb
A live map of the mountain, plus real driving directions from Arusha to the trailhead.
Your climb itinerary
A detailed look at how this route unfolds, camp by camp, with meals and stay type for every day.
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Trek through beautiful rainforest to Mandara Hut, your first night's shelter on Kilimanjaro's most established trail.
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Climb out of the forest onto open moorland, reaching Horombo Hut with views toward Mawenzi peak.
Horombo Hut Acclimatization Day
A rest and acclimatization day, with an optional walk toward Zebra Rocks or the Mawenzi Ridge to aid altitude adjustment.
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Cross the stark, high-altitude Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut, where you'll rest before the summit attempt.
Kibo Hut to Summit & Descent to Horombo Hut
A midnight start for the push to Uhuru Peak, followed by a long descent back down to Horombo Hut.
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Descend through moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate, collecting your summit certificate on arrival.
What's included
Included
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Airport pick up and drop off
- 2 nights accommodation before and after the trek
- Professional, experienced mountain guides
- All park fees and rescue fees
- All meals while on the mountain
- Guides, porters and cook salaries
- Quality mess tents with tables and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
Not included
- Tanzania visa cost (USD 50 for most nationalities, USD 100 for U.S. citizens)
- Personal expenses
- Meals not listed above
- Optional tours
- Tips for the mountain crew
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Let's plan your climb
Every trek can be adjusted, dates, group size, and add-on days for acclimatization.