Tour Features

6 DAYS - MARANGU ROUTE Known as the Coca-Cola route, the Marangu route approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. Marangu is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut.

Mid-Range tourThis mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tourThis tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Solo travel availableSolo travelers can book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
No minimum ageThere is no minimum age for this tour.
TransportationThis tour uses: Minivan, Walking.

Route & Activities

Tanzania

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Start Point
Moshi
End Point
Moshi

Activities Included

TrekkingCampingGuided SafariWalking Safaris

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
-5
Mid-Range Accommodation
Breakfast & Lunch Included
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day - Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
    -Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft -Distance: 20 km -Hiking Time: 5-7 hours -Habitat: Rain Forest. A long trek is in store for today, however, it is mostly downhill. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we pick up our certificates that prove our achievement. Vehicle transfer to hotel for a celebration.

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included

  • Day 1 - Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
    -Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft -Distance: 8 km -Hiking Time: 4-6 hours -Habitat: Rain Forest After breakfast, we head to the National Park gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The trail climbs through a tropical rain forest, near the upper edge of the forest line (keep an eye out for blue monkeys). The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 2 - Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
    -Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft -Distance: 12 km -Hiking Time: 6-8 hours -Habitat: Health Our second day on the trail begins with a steep, but not technical ascent through forest and opens into high moorland. If weather allows, we may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 3 - Horombo Hut
    -Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,160 ft -Distance: 10 km -Hiking Time: 3-5 hours -Habitat: Health. This is an extra day to acclimatize and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi.

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 4 - Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
    -Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft -Distance: 10 km -Hiking Time: 6-8 hours -Habitat: Alpine Desert. Today we climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach our campsite which sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once at camp we rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the next day.

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 5 - Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
    -Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft -Distance: 22 km -Hiking Time: 10-13 hours -Habitat: Arctic Leaving very early in the morning (around midnight), we continue our way to the summit in hopes of catching the sunrise. The trail is a series of switchbacks up a steep scree slope, with climbers stretched into the darkness, visible only by headlamps. It is important to focus on breathing and foot placement. The views from the summit are dramatic and immense. After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut.

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Sep 5, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$1,690
2 people (1 room)
$1,640
3 people (2 rooms)
$1,600
4 people (2 rooms)
$1,560
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Moshi and ends in Moshi, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Moshi and ends in Moshi, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Offered By

Taste of Kilimanjaro Adventures

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Tour Types
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Tours and Tanzania wildlife safaris
Destinations
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Taste of Kilimanjaro Adventures (T) Limited specializes in Mount Kilimanjaro trekking tours, Wildlife safaris, Zanzibar Beach Holidays, Bike tours, cultural tourism, and day trips.

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