Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)
Marangu Falls - After breakfast and a briefing from your guide, leave Moshi at 8 AM, drive for 45 minutes to the Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro, register with the national park, and begin hiking at 10:30 AM. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colubus monkeys. At these lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy, so gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts should be sufficient, but keep your rain gear and warmer clothing handy. Stop halfway for lunch, and reach the Mandara Huts at 2 or 3 PM. Unpack, rest, and have some tea or coffee. A 15 minute side trip to Maundy Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. Dinner is served during the early evening at 7 PM. Bathrooms with running water are available..
- Cozy wooden cabin accommodation on the mountain
- 2 nights in bustling Moshi town
- Exclusive private transportation
- Comprehensive emergency first aid kit
- Three delicious hot meals daily on the mountain
- Nutritious lunch, dinner, and breakfast
- Expert mountain guides, proficient cook, and dedicated porter team
- Abundant treated and purified drinking water
- Premium double-layered sleeping mats for extra comfort
- Portable oxygen tanks and pulse oximeters for safety
- Sturdy four season mountain tents for optimal shelter
- Tips for guides, porters and cook.
- Travel insurance.
- Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
- Portable flush toilet tents are available for extra charges $ 70 for entire trek.
The Marangu route is one of the most popular routes to the summit of Kilimanjaro. This could partly be as a result of the fact that the Marangu is the least expensive route, but more so, perhaps the fact that it is possible to do the Marangu route in 5 days, thereby getting to the summit one day earlier compared to the Machame route. This is not always the best way, due to a shorter acclimatisation period.
The Marangu route does however offer you the option of spending an extra acclimatisation day on the mountain. This extends the route into a 6-day trek, greatly increasing your chances of success. Shared hut accommodation on the Marangu route forms one of the main differences, compared to the other routes. It offers you the relative luxury of being able to sleep in huts along the entire route. Mineral water, soft drinks, chocolates and beers are also sold at all the camps on this route.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
