About Trip:
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
Marangu is a term derived from the native Chagga language and the direct translation is “full of water”. This description corresponds with the luscious, green pastures and beautiful landscapes accordingly. The Marangu Route is highly frequented and it is the oldest route traveled. The Marangu Route is said to be the easiest way to the summit – it ascends gradually which allows for a generally effortless trek. It is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. The required time needed to complete the hike is 5 days experts recommend the 6th day for extra acclimatization on the mountain.
The accommodation sets this route apart from the others as there are dormitory-style sleeping huts. Your own sleeping bag is required but the huts have relatively comfy mattresses and bunks. The Mandara and Kibo Huts can accommodate 60 people and the Horombo Hut has 120 beds. The huts have communal dining halls and you will have an opportunity to purchase soda, bottled water, and beer. The huts have basic washrooms that range from installed plumbing and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at the Kibo Hut. The 5 days Marangu Route will always be the timeless trip to Africa's rooftop, however, the other routes tend to provide more scenic variation.
Trip Fact
- Trip Name: Ethical Kilimanjaro Climb Via Marangu Route 8 Days
- Trip Code: ETHICAL-3VN7WY
- Country: Tanzania
- Type: Multi-day Tour,Multi-day Tour,Group Tour,Group Tour
- Activities: OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ,PEAK CLIMBING
- Experiences: Nature ,Adventure
- Multi-Language Guide: English
Trip Grade
- Activity
What to expect ?
- Customer should expect to Climb 5895 meters Mountain Kilimanjaro via Lemosho route which it will take 8 days plus 2 nights at Hotel(1 night before the climb and 1 night after the climb).
- Customers should have travel insurance inclusive of 6000 meters above the sea level MEDIVAC coverage.
- Customers should have personal hiking gear like Sleeping bags.
- Customer should request if you will like to rents some gear in Tanzania
- The tour will start at Kilimanjaro Airport whereby we will pick a customer and take it to the hotel.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive At Kilimanjaro Airport
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met by our guide at the Airport and transferred to the hotel in Moshi.
Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort
Room plan: Double Occupancy
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast.
Day 2: Marangu Gate -Mandara Hut
In the morning we will proceed to the Marangu Gate, the duration of the drive is approximately one hour. There will be a chance for you to acquaint yourself with the chefs, guides, and porters in Moshi. After registration at the gate, we will embark on our 5 days Marangu Route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. The trek begins in Kilimanjaro's rainforest – it is referred to as the mountain?s timbered skirting and the emerald folds are hemmed by silver streams and shimmer with floral sequins. We will stop at the halfway point, Kisambioni, where an appetizing picnic lunch will be served. The trail in the rainforest continues until the site of the Mandara Hut. There is an option of relaxing for the rest of the day or sauntering to the Maundi Crater once we arrive at the camp. You will not regret logging a few extra miles once you catch the first glimpse of the spectacular view of the Taveta in the east. On a clear day, facing the northwestern region will reveal the wonderful view of the jagged edges of the Mawenzi Peak. Dinner will be served in the dining area.
Elevation Gain: 943 meters (3,000 feet) Walking Time: 3-4 hours Distance: 7km
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Room plan: Dormitory style
Day 3: Mandara Hut -Horombo Hut
After breakfast, we will begin our trek to the Horombo hut. Today's terrain, the Kilimanjaro's moorland, is a total contrast to the rainforest. Desert -like plants are scattered across the rocky landscape and in the distance, the presence of Uhuru Peak and Mawenzi is acknowledged. When we get to Kambi ya Taanu we will take a break and enjoy a picnic lunch. Pleasant blue skies will allow you to marvel at the scenic views of Mawenzi and the peaks of Kibo. We will arrive at the Horombo Hut in the afternoon and you will have the opportunity to unwind for the rest of the day. The Horombo Huts are the „luxury? huts on Kilimanjaro. The classic huts can accommodate up to eight people and they are used by ascending and descending hikers. Up to one hundred and twenty people can stay at Horombo and there is more space for cooks, guides, and porters than at the other huts.
Elevation Gain: 977 meters (3,200 feet) Walking Time: 5-6 hours Distance: 11km
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Room plan: Dormitory style
Day 4: Horombo Hut -Mawenzi Hut –Horombo Hut
The purpose of day three is to acclimate yourself to increase your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak. We suggest that you aim to hike all the way to Mawenzi Hut to enable maximum acclimatization. The other advantageous reward of taking the hike is that the view of Kibo is spectacular from this angle. A delectable lunch will be served and lounge at the huts for the rest of the day.
Elevation Gain and Loss: 880 meters (2,900 feet) Walking Time: 4-5hours Distance: 8 km.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Room plan: Dormitory style
Day 5: Horombo Hut -Kibo Hut
We will hike through the alpine desert of the upper altitudes of Kilimanjaro.
After an hour we will arrive at the Maua River and encounter our first milestone, a small mountain stream. As you continue walking you will notice that the terrain gradually flattens and the vegetation starts vanishing. Once we come across the Middle Red Hill, we will take a break and eat lunch. The incline of Kilimanjaro?s Saddle is steady and we will hike along the trail for approximately two hours. Although the environment on the way to Kibo is a desolate desert and vegetation is scarcely placed across the land – the splendid views of Kibo and Mawenzi enhance the scenic pleasure and add color to the golden surroundings. We will reach Kibo Huts in the afternoon. It is recommended that you prepare for your midnight climb and attempt to rest as early as possible.
Elevation Gain: 1,030 meters (3,380 feet) Walking Time: 6-8hours Distance: 10km
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Room plan: Dormitory style
Day 6: Kibo Hut - Summit -Horombo Hut
We will begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, Africa?s rooftop. You will set off into the darkness of the midnight skies with a curious mix of minor fatigue and raw adrenalin that will carry you to the summit. The hike beings with a grueling five-hour trek to Gillman?s Point, located on the perimeter of the crater. This trail is tremendously difficult irrespective of the fact that it is considered the easiest ascent path. It takes approximately two hours to come across the first major rest stop, William?s point. It is positioned at 500 meters and you will continue for another thirty minutes before encountering the rocky terrain that leads the way to Gillman?s Point (5,681 meters). The actual hike to Gilman does not have a great level of difficulty but when you combine the hike with a high altitude, it becomes tiring and long. You will hike for a further two hours before reaching your goal, Uhuru Peak. Before our descent begins, you can take photos of the magnificent landscape and your group. You will realize that the route down the summit has remarkable views that were out of sight whilst ascending. We will stop at the Kibo Hut to give you a chance to catch your breath. In the afternoon we will arrive at the Horombo Huts. You can relax and savour your last night on the mountain.
Elevation Gain: 1,145 meters (3,760 feet) Elevation Loss: 2,175 meters (7,140 feet)
Walking Time: 11- 13hours Distance: 18km
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Room plan: Dormitory style
Day 7: Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate
After enjoying your last breakfast in the dining area, you will start your last trek. The descent to the Marangu gate includes one of the most beautiful sights, Kilimanjaro's cloud forest. Marvel at the rays of light and mysterious puffs of white that gleam through the underpass of branches.
Please remain alert when you are walking as the path tends to get slippery. Our vehicles take you back to the Hotel in Moshi.
Elevation Loss: 1,920 meters (6,295 feet) Walking Time: 5-6hours Distance: 19km
Meal Plan: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort
Room plan: Double Occupancy based Bed and Breakfast.
Day 8: Departure Day In Tanzania
On this day we will your departure, If you will have more time you can extend your tour to wildlife safari in northern circuit to Serengeti and Ngorongoro or Zanzibar, but additional cost will be required.
Cost Details
Price Include:
- Tanzania 18% VAT on tourism activities and park fees.
- 2 ways airport Transfer
- Adequate and appropriate number of guides, porters, and cooks for your Trek.
- Government taxes
- All park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and team fees.
- Transfers to and from the route Marangu gate(s) (2 transfers).
- Dining tent and sleeping tent not applicable on the Marangu route as all meals are served at the camps in designated dining halls
- 2 nights in a hotel in Moshi on a Bed and Breakfast basis and Double Occupancy (1 before trekking & 1 after trekking).
- 3 full fresh meals daily. We provide fresh food on the mountain in plentiful and well prepared by skilled professional cooker (we also consider your choice of food that you would prefer -Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian). Menu especially designed for climbers.
- Hot drinks on the mountain and Hot water for washing will be provided everyday on the mountain.
- 3-4 liters of mineral (per Climber) provided daily during the climb.
- Emergency evacuation covers with Helicopter Flying Doctors for Kilimanjaro trek whereby Customer should have travel insurance inclusive of 6000 meter above the sea level MEDIVAC coverage.
- Carbon Offset.
- Hotel accommodation includes storage facilities for excess luggage during hikes.
- Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team).
- Chief guide carries a Pulse Ox meter, used to take blood-oxygen level readings of clients twice a day.
- Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid).
- Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only).
- Salaries for mountain support crew, as per required by MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND NATURAL RESOURCES and KPAP.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain.
- Porter to carry your duffel bag, with maximum weight of 15kg / 32 lbs, from one camp to the next camp.
- Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt.
Price Exclude
- Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival).
- Drinks and beverages in lodges.
- Personal hiking/trekking gear – you could rent some of the gear in Tanzania.
- Snacks, personal medicine and water purifying tablets.
- Meals and drinks not specified
Where to meet ?
We will provide you meeting location after reservation is confirmed.
Faqs
Trip Notes
We are doing ethical climbs and responsible Trekking; we believe the tourism industry has an obligation and a great opportunity to protect the world’s natural habitats, cultural heritage sites, and communities. We actively promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility. We are not doing cheap Climb, cheap climb means we are doing tourism while exploiting our Porters who are the ones who make trek possible for the vast majority of climbers, and who do all the heavy lifting. The fair and ethical treatment of our porters (crew) is one of the important priorities when we climb Mountain.
TIPPING GUIDELINE
- Guide - $15 to $20 per day.
- Assistant Guide - $10 to $15 per day.
- Cook - $10 to $15 per day.
- Porters - $5 to $8 per day per porter.
These tips are paid as a group rather than by each climber. For example, in a group of 5 climbers, each climber would contribute $4 – $6/day for the guide’s tip.