Tanzania is the home of tourism activities due to the presence of various attractions with spectacular experience like Mt. Kilimanjaro, national parks and game reserve. This unique and wonderful climbing takes you to Marangu route is also known as ‘coca cola route’ because is the simple route compared to Machame route known as ‘whiskey route ‘. Marangu route is the oldest and simple route in summiting Kilimanjaro due to direct path but the shortest time frame makes the acclimatization to be fairly difficult. Marangu route is less scenic route because it has the same route for ascending and descending and mostly crowded route, also Marangu route is well established route in Kilimanjaro because it has sleeping hut in dormitory style accommodation with simple dining, rooms and washrooms. The 5 Days Marangu route is one of the easiest and most popular trails in Kilimanjaro. The moderate slope makes it less difficult to climb.

Tour Features

Mid-Range Tour: This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges.
Can be Customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Shared Tour: On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 0 people per vehicle.
Solo traveller: Solo traveller can book this tour.
Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 3 years: The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Accommodation & Meals

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

Day Accommodation Meals
1 Parkview Inn Hotel
Moshi
Lunch & Dinner Included
2 Mandara Hut
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
3 Horombo Hut
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
4 Kibo Hut
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
5 Horombo Hut
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
6 Parkview Inn Hotel
Moshi
All Meals Included
  • 1
    Arrival in Tanzania and transfer to the hotel

    Arrive in Tanzania through Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO) where by you will be warmly welcome by our KLM Safaris representative. Our expert will provide the welcoming note to you and transfer you to Moshi town distance: 43 km. time: 57 minutes where you will spend the first night at the hotel Parkview Inn Hotel. After long breathtaking in the hotel later in the evening you will get a briefing information about Kilimanjaro and the whole plan by our professional guide. Also, making checkup of tools and everything required for trekking including medical coverage and travel insurance. The information will give you a chance to understand the whole plan and everything required before climbing in order to avoid unnecessary risks and difficulties during the trekking. After that you will have a time to make your own preparation and getting your body ready for trekking.

    Main Destination: Moshi

    Accommodation: Parkview Inn Hotel,

    Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included

  • 2
    Hiking from Marangu gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

    After having your breakfast, we will take a short journey from your hotel to Marangu Park gate for the necessary formalities at the gate. After accomplishment of all registration at the gate, you will start the climbs through fascinating tropical rainforest that give a panoramic view of Northern Tanzania and Kenya. You will pass through the Maundi Crater that provide scenic view while see towering of Eucalyptus trees, birds’ life in their natural habitat as well as colobus monkey who make the day to be more awesome until you will reach the first hut at Mandara for dinner and overnight. An alternative is to simply rest and relax the beautiful forest around the camp. Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,700 m). Distance: 8.3km / 5.2miles Time: 5-6 hours Elevation: 1860m / 6102ft to 2,700m / 8858ft Zone: Rainforest

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Mandara Hut,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 3
    Hiking from Mandara hut (2700m) to Horombo hut (3720m)

    After having hot breakfast as energy filling and getting ready for next hiking we will take the first part of the walk into a steep ascent through forest, but the path soon opens out into moorland and in clear weather, there is great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. You will walk in the base of Maundi crater until moving out from the rainforest to the moorland where now you start to experience the high-altitude difficulties until you arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp. Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720m). After reaching Horombo our professional team will be already prepared tents and hot meals so that you will take breath for more acclimatization until next morning for another hiking. Distance: 12.5kl / 7.8miles Time: 9 hours Elevation: 2,700m / 8858ft to 3,720m / 12204ft Zone: Low Alpine zone

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Horombo Hut,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 4
    Hiking from Horombo Hut (3720m) to Kibo hut (4700m)

    Climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo in this beautiful day you will continue with climbing hence taking trail with beautiful view in the scenic view of the saddle. These 8 hours walking will be taken at a slow pace until we reach Kibo Hut (4,700m), where we will spend the night in a comfortable hut. While on walking to kibo hut there is a chance to fill our water reserves at one of the rivers known as ‘Maua River’ because there is no running water at Kibo Hut and the remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. After having enough time to rest your professional guide will provide briefly information of summiting day that includes challenges, time, routes, tools required in order to keep you attention before you start the final hiking day. Distance: 9.5km / 5.9miles Time: 8 hours Elevation: 3,720m / 12204ft to 4,700m / 15419ft Zone: High alpine zone.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Kibo Hut,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 5
    Hiking from Kibo Huts (4700m) to Summit (5895m) then descent

    Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic screed has some well-graded zigzags, a slow but a steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 meters. We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three hours round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment. We descend to Kibo Huts amazingly fast and we stop at Kibo Huts for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horombo Huts. Kibo Huts to Summit to Horombo Huts (3,720 m.) Walking Hours: 13-15 hours. Zone: Glacial zone and the all-preceding zones. This is a tough day which need enough physical and mental preparations hence get ready for a tough day. After reaching Horombo hut you will take rest for overnight stay that accompanied with high morale of reaching the summit hence you will take rest while getting prepared for the tomorrow descent day. Distance kibo to summit: 4km /2.5 mi up. Time: 5-7hrs Distance from summit to Horombo huts: 15.75km /9.8mi down. Time: 5-6hrs Elevation: 5174m/16975ft to 5895m/19,341ft Zone: Glaciers, snow-capped summit Altitude gained: 721m Descent to 3721m/12,208ft Altitude lost: 2174m

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Horombo Hut,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 6
    Descent from Horombo Huts (3720m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

    Saying goodbye and exit to Kilimanjaro Mountain until reaching Marangu gate whereby you will descent in a peaceful way accompanied by beautiful bird songs in their natural habitat. After reaching Marangu gate our car will be there to wait you for transfer hence you will receive a certificate of appreciation first to congratulate you for the great commitment in climbing Kilimanjaro the first highest mountain in Africa continent and first free-standing mountain in the world. There after receiving a certificate followed by transfer to the Hotel passing through banana and coffee farms in Marangu zones for a certificate and summit party ceremony to the hotel. Distance: 20km/12.5mi Time: 6-7hrs Elevation: 3720m/12,208ft to 1860m/6250ft Zone: Rainforest Altitude lost: 1816m

    Main Destination: Moshi

    Accommodation: Parkview Inn Hotel,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

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 56 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

Important to Know

  • This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
  • This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.

Rates Per Person

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

4+ people

3 room
Apr 18 2024 to Jan 01 2025 $ $ $ $ $

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.

Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included

KLM Safaris CO.Ltd

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  • Offices In :

    Moshi
  • Size :

    7
  • Member Of :

    TTB
  • Tour Types :

    Day Tours, Serengeti Safaris, Kilimanjaro Trek, Zanzibar, Lake Victoria, sustainable tours
  • Destinations :

    Kenya Rwanda Tanzania Uganda
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris’, or ‘KLM Safaris’ for short, we are Tanzanian registered Travel and Tourism Operator based in Moshi Kilimanjaro Tanzania. KLM safaris are committed to social responsibility by investing in local communities through employment and training to Tanzanians. The company directors are professionals in Tourism & Travel, Wildlife Tourism, and Environmental Management & Planning. We are also experienced in Trekking Adventures particularly Kilimanjaro. Our ambition is to work as a team of professional to deliver product that will meet our customer’s satisfaction. Membership: We are registered with Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resource Tanzania with class 'A' operation license, which is recognized by Tanzanian Tourist Board (TTB) and Tanzania National Parks ( TANAPA). We are also a proud to be member of Flying Doctors East Africa since our main priority to our visitors is health and safety. Tours Destinations : Serengeti, Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Ruaha, Mikumi , Selous, Arusha, Saadani, Gombe, Saanane, Kitulo, Rubondo and Kilimanjaro National Parks. We also have tours to Zanzibar Island. Guides: Our Kilimanjaro and Safari guides are well trained and licensed with more than 20 years experience in the industry. Traveling with KLMS guides it i a rewarding and memorable experience in discovering beauty nature of unforgettable Tanzania . Safari Jeep: We have 4x4 safari jeep with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing with capacity of 6 pax to allow maximum comfort ability during safari. The fleets are fully equipped with cool-boxes and first aid kits, Nikon binoculars as well as guide books. Some of our safari Jeep has WIFi onboard and inventors to charge your appliances during game drive. Hotels: We offer services from mid range to luxury lodges and hotels both inside and outside national parks with great amenities and taste foods. KLM Safaris ''where adventure never ends"

Tour Features

Mid-Range Tour: This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges.
Can be Customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Shared Tour: On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 0 people per vehicle.
Solo traveller: Solo traveller can book this tour.
Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 3 years: The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Accommodation & Meals

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

Day Accommodation Meals
1 Parkview Inn Hotel,
Moshi
Lunch & Dinner Included
2 Mandara Hut,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
3 Horombo Hut,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
4 Kibo Hut,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
5 Horombo Hut,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
6 Parkview Inn Hotel,
Moshi
All Meals Included
  • 1
    Arrival in Tanzania and transfer to the hotel

    Arrive in Tanzania through Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO) where by you will be warmly welcome by our KLM Safaris representative. Our expert will provide the welcoming note to you and transfer you to Moshi town distance: 43 km. time: 57 minutes where you will spend the first night at the hotel Parkview Inn Hotel. After long breathtaking in the hotel later in the evening you will get a briefing information about Kilimanjaro and the whole plan by our professional guide. Also, making checkup of tools and everything required for trekking including medical coverage and travel insurance. The information will give you a chance to understand the whole plan and everything required before climbing in order to avoid unnecessary risks and difficulties during the trekking. After that you will have a time to make your own preparation and getting your body ready for trekking.

    Main Destination: Moshi

    Accommodation: Parkview Inn Hotel, ,

    Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included

  • 2
    Hiking from Marangu gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

    After having your breakfast, we will take a short journey from your hotel to Marangu Park gate for the necessary formalities at the gate. After accomplishment of all registration at the gate, you will start the climbs through fascinating tropical rainforest that give a panoramic view of Northern Tanzania and Kenya. You will pass through the Maundi Crater that provide scenic view while see towering of Eucalyptus trees, birds’ life in their natural habitat as well as colobus monkey who make the day to be more awesome until you will reach the first hut at Mandara for dinner and overnight. An alternative is to simply rest and relax the beautiful forest around the camp. Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,700 m). Distance: 8.3km / 5.2miles Time: 5-6 hours Elevation: 1860m / 6102ft to 2,700m / 8858ft Zone: Rainforest

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Mandara Hut, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 3
    Hiking from Mandara hut (2700m) to Horombo hut (3720m)

    After having hot breakfast as energy filling and getting ready for next hiking we will take the first part of the walk into a steep ascent through forest, but the path soon opens out into moorland and in clear weather, there is great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. You will walk in the base of Maundi crater until moving out from the rainforest to the moorland where now you start to experience the high-altitude difficulties until you arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp. Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720m). After reaching Horombo our professional team will be already prepared tents and hot meals so that you will take breath for more acclimatization until next morning for another hiking. Distance: 12.5kl / 7.8miles Time: 9 hours Elevation: 2,700m / 8858ft to 3,720m / 12204ft Zone: Low Alpine zone

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Horombo Hut, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 4
    Hiking from Horombo Hut (3720m) to Kibo hut (4700m)

    Climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo in this beautiful day you will continue with climbing hence taking trail with beautiful view in the scenic view of the saddle. These 8 hours walking will be taken at a slow pace until we reach Kibo Hut (4,700m), where we will spend the night in a comfortable hut. While on walking to kibo hut there is a chance to fill our water reserves at one of the rivers known as ‘Maua River’ because there is no running water at Kibo Hut and the remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. After having enough time to rest your professional guide will provide briefly information of summiting day that includes challenges, time, routes, tools required in order to keep you attention before you start the final hiking day. Distance: 9.5km / 5.9miles Time: 8 hours Elevation: 3,720m / 12204ft to 4,700m / 15419ft Zone: High alpine zone.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Kibo Hut, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 5
    Hiking from Kibo Huts (4700m) to Summit (5895m) then descent

    Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic screed has some well-graded zigzags, a slow but a steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 meters. We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three hours round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment. We descend to Kibo Huts amazingly fast and we stop at Kibo Huts for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horombo Huts. Kibo Huts to Summit to Horombo Huts (3,720 m.) Walking Hours: 13-15 hours. Zone: Glacial zone and the all-preceding zones. This is a tough day which need enough physical and mental preparations hence get ready for a tough day. After reaching Horombo hut you will take rest for overnight stay that accompanied with high morale of reaching the summit hence you will take rest while getting prepared for the tomorrow descent day. Distance kibo to summit: 4km /2.5 mi up. Time: 5-7hrs Distance from summit to Horombo huts: 15.75km /9.8mi down. Time: 5-6hrs Elevation: 5174m/16975ft to 5895m/19,341ft Zone: Glaciers, snow-capped summit Altitude gained: 721m Descent to 3721m/12,208ft Altitude lost: 2174m

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Horombo Hut, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 6
    Descent from Horombo Huts (3720m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

    Saying goodbye and exit to Kilimanjaro Mountain until reaching Marangu gate whereby you will descent in a peaceful way accompanied by beautiful bird songs in their natural habitat. After reaching Marangu gate our car will be there to wait you for transfer hence you will receive a certificate of appreciation first to congratulate you for the great commitment in climbing Kilimanjaro the first highest mountain in Africa continent and first free-standing mountain in the world. There after receiving a certificate followed by transfer to the Hotel passing through banana and coffee farms in Marangu zones for a certificate and summit party ceremony to the hotel. Distance: 20km/12.5mi Time: 6-7hrs Elevation: 3720m/12,208ft to 1860m/6250ft Zone: Rainforest Altitude lost: 1816m

    Main Destination: Moshi

    Accommodation: Parkview Inn Hotel, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

Includes & Excludes

  • 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
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of 56 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

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

4+ people

3 room
Apr 18 2024 to Jan 01 2025 $ $ $ $ $

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.

Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included

KLM Safaris CO.Ltd

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0/5

(0 Reviews)

  • Offices In :

    Moshi
  • Size :

    7
  • Member Of :

    TTB
  • Tour Types :

    Day Tours, Serengeti Safaris, Kilimanjaro Trek, Zanzibar, Lake Victoria, sustainable tours
  • Destinations :

    Kenya Rwanda Tanzania Uganda
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris’, or ‘KLM Safaris’ for short, we are Tanzanian registered Travel and Tourism Operator based in Moshi Kilimanjaro Tanzania. KLM safaris are committed to social responsibility by investing in local communities through employment and training to Tanzanians. The company directors are professionals in Tourism & Travel, Wildlife Tourism, and Environmental Management & Planning. We are also experienced in Trekking Adventures particularly Kilimanjaro. Our ambition is to work as a team of professional to deliver product that will meet our customer’s satisfaction. Membership: We are registered with Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resource Tanzania with class 'A' operation license, which is recognized by Tanzanian Tourist Board (TTB) and Tanzania National Parks ( TANAPA). We are also a proud to be member of Flying Doctors East Africa since our main priority to our visitors is health and safety. Tours Destinations : Serengeti, Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Ruaha, Mikumi , Selous, Arusha, Saadani, Gombe, Saanane, Kitulo, Rubondo and Kilimanjaro National Parks. We also have tours to Zanzibar Island. Guides: Our Kilimanjaro and Safari guides are well trained and licensed with more than 20 years experience in the industry. Traveling with KLMS guides it i a rewarding and memorable experience in discovering beauty nature of unforgettable Tanzania . Safari Jeep: We have 4x4 safari jeep with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing with capacity of 6 pax to allow maximum comfort ability during safari. The fleets are fully equipped with cool-boxes and first aid kits, Nikon binoculars as well as guide books. Some of our safari Jeep has WIFi onboard and inventors to charge your appliances during game drive. Hotels: We offer services from mid range to luxury lodges and hotels both inside and outside national parks with great amenities and taste foods. KLM Safaris ''where adventure never ends"

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