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6-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by AMG SAFARI LIMITED
Offered by - AMG SAFARI LIMITED
Tour Features
The Marangu Route is also known as the Coca-Cola or Tourist Route because it is the quickest and easiest way to reach the Kilimanjaro summit. Every camp along this route features cozy beds and sleeping huts powered by solar energy. The trails begin at the park headquarters in Marangu village and wind through a variety of landscape features, including heath, moorland and lush rainforest, then leads to the alpine desert and at the peak, the arctic zone, before dropping back down the same path.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared tour | This tour will be shared with other travelers. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Normal 4x4, Air. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Weruweru River Lodge No images available | Breakfast Included |
| 2 | Mandara Huts No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
| 3-4 | Horombo Huts No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 5 | Kibo Huts No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 6 | Horombo Huts No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 7 | Weruweru River Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- 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 1 - Arrival in Kilimanjaro / Arusha
After landing at Arusha Airport (Kilimanjaro Airport), proceed to the Moshi Hotel to spend the night. You will receive a trek briefing and an equipment check from your guide. If necessary, gear can be rented.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Weruweru River Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
- Day 2 - Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
After breakfast, you’ll set off from Moshi for a 1-hour drive to the Marangu Gate. At the gate, you’ll complete the necessary registration formalities before beginning your trek through the verdant rainforest. The trail to Mandara Hut, your first camp, involves a steady uphill hike, where you might spot monkeys and other wildlife. Upon arrival at Mandara, you’ll be greeted with a warm meal and stay in comfortable A-frame huts. In the evening, you have the option to take a short acclimatization hike to Maundi Crater, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Altitude: 1,830 m – 2,700 m
Hiking distance: 8 km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours time
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Mandara Huts
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
- Day 3 - Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at Mandara Hut before continuing your trek through the lush rainforest and transitioning into the moorland zone. As you ascend, the vegetation gradually changes, giving way to a more rugged and open landscape. The 6-hour trek to Horombo Hut offers stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks along the way. Upon arrival at Horombo, you’ll be greeted with a warm meal and the opportunity to relax and acclimate to the higher altitude. In the evening, your guide will provide a briefing for the next day’s trek, ensuring you are well-prepared for the challenges ahead.
Altitude: 2,700 m – 3,720 m
Hiking distance: 12 km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Horombo Huts
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Acclimatisation Day at Horombo Hut
To assist with acclimatization, you’ll spend an extra day at Horombo Hut, giving your body more time to adjust to the increasing altitude. During this day, you have the option to rest at the camp or embark on a short acclimatization hike to Zebra Rocks, a striking geological feature located at 3,980 meters above sea level. This hike will help your body better cope with the upcoming higher elevations, reducing the risk of altitude sickness. After returning to camp, you’ll enjoy a hearty meal and spend the evening reviewing the plans for the next day’s ascent with your guide, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the challenges ahead.
Altitude: 3,720 m
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Horombo Huts
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Today’s trek takes you across the expansive lunar desert known as the “Saddle,” a barren and rugged landscape that stretches between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Although the terrain is stark and desolate, the views of the towering peaks on either side are truly awe-inspiring. The hike will take approximately 6 hours, giving you ample time to take in the vastness of the landscape. Upon arriving at Kibo Hut, you’ll settle in for an early dinner and rest, conserving your energy for the upcoming summit attempt. In the evening, your guide will provide a detailed briefing to prepare you for the final ascent, which will begin just before midnight.
Altitude: 3,720 m – 4,700 m
Hiking distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Kibo Huts
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 6 - Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut
Around midnight, you’ll be awakened to begin the final ascent toward Uhuru Peak. The journey to Gillman’s Point, at 5,685 meters, is steep and strenuous, typically taking around six hours of steady climbing. This challenging section will test your endurance, but your guide will offer support along the way. Once you reach Gillman’s Point, you’ll traverse the crater rim toward Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. If the weather cooperates, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking sunrise over the continent. After celebrating your incredible achievement at the summit, you’ll descend to Kibo Hut for a short rest before continuing onward to Horombo Hut for the night.
Altitude: 4,700 m – 5,895 m – 3,720 m
Hiking distance: 22 km
Hiking time: 12-15 hours
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Horombo Huts
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 7 - Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
After breakfast, you’ll start your descent through the diverse moorland and lush rainforest zones, making your way back to Marangu Gate. As you trek downward, take in the final views of the landscape and reflect on your accomplishment. Upon reaching the gate, you’ll be presented with your well-earned summit certificate as a testament to your achievement. From there, you’ll be driven back to Weruweru river Lodge in Moshi, where a hot meal, a refreshing shower, and a comfortable bed await.
Altitude: 3,720 m – 1,830 m
Hiking distance: 20 km
Hiking time: 6-7 hours
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Weruweru River Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- 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
Aug 3, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
*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 Arusha and ends in Arusha, 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 Arusha and ends in Arusha, 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
AMG SAFARI LIMITED
Tanzania
AMG Safaris was founded in Arusha — the safari capital of East Africa — by passionate local naturalists who grew up exploring the same game parks they now guide visitors through. What began as a small operation has grown into a trusted, internationally recognised safari company.
We believe that the best safari experiences come from genuine knowledge, authentic relationships, and deep respect for the land. Our guides were born and raised in Tanzania — they know the wildlife, the seasons, the lodge owners, and the hidden spots that make every journey truly special.
We are registered with the Tanzania Tourism Board and hold all required operating licences. Every safari we run is private, personalised, and built around your vision — not a fixed template.
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