7-DAY TANZANIA LUXURY SAFARI
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Africa Safari
MOUNT KILIMANJARO TREK MARANGU ROUTE 5 DAYS
Jambo! Welcome to Tanzania!Our team will meet you upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be driven to your hotel, which provides all the amenities necessary for...
Trip Overview
An Africa safari shaped around the wild.
Jambo! Welcome to
Tanzania!
Our team will meet you upon your arrival at
Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be driven to your hotel, which
provides all the amenities necessary for your comfort: pleasant rooms with hot
showers, swimming pool, restaurant and access to the internet.
Once you have settled in, your lead guide will conduct a detailed pre-trek briefing, followed by a thorough equipment check to make sure you are completely prepared and ready for your Kilimanjaro adventure.
Journey time and Distance: 1 hour, 40 km from
Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi and 1 hour 10 minutes, 50 km from
Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha.
Summary
Route: Marangu Route ("Coca-Cola Route")
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Starting Point: Marangu Gate (1,870 m)
Highest Point: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Accommodation: Mountain Huts (Dormitory Style)
Best Time: January–March and June–October
OVERVIEW
The Marangu Route is the oldest and
most established route on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the only route offering hut
accommodation instead of camping, making it a popular choice for trekkers
seeking more comfort. The trek follows the same route up and down the mountain.
Although completed in just five
days, this itinerary allows less time for acclimatization, making it more
physically demanding due to the rapid ascent.
Elevation
- Start: 1,870 m (6,135 ft)
- End: 2,720 m (8,923 ft)
Distance
- 8 km
Hiking Time
- 4–5 hours
Itinerary
After breakfast, your guide will
collect you from your hotel and transfer you to Marangu Gate. Upon arrival,
complete registration with the park authorities before beginning your climb.
The trail winds through lush
tropical rainforest filled with giant ferns, eucalyptus trees, and ancient fig
trees. This section is home to blue monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys,
colorful birds, and unique plant species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch along the trail
before continuing to Mandara Hut.
If time permits, take a short walk to Maundi Crater for spectacular views over Northern Tanzania and southern Kenya.
Overnight
Mandara Hut (2,720 m)
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Elevation
• Start: 2,720 m
• End: 3,720 m
Distance
• 12 km
Hiking Time
• 6–7 hours
Itinerary
After breakfast, leave the rainforest behind and enter the heath and moorland zone.
The landscape changes dramatically with giant lobelias, everlasting flowers, and striking volcanic scenery.
As you gain altitude, enjoy panoramic views of Mawenzi Peak and, on clear days, Kibo Peak.
Arrive at Horombo Hut in the afternoon for rest and acclimatization.
Overnight
Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Elevation
• Start: 3,720 m
• End: 4,703 m
Distance
• 10 km
Hiking Time
• 5–6 hours
Itinerary
Today's hike crosses the famous Saddle, a broad alpine desert between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
Vegetation becomes sparse as the air gets thinner.
The trail offers magnificent views of both volcanic cones before arriving at Kibo Hut.
After an early dinner, rest for several hours in preparation for the midnight summit attempt.
Overnight
Kibo Hut (4,703 m)
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Elevation
• Start: 4,703 m
• Gilman's Point: 5,685 m
• Stella Point: 5,756 m
• Uhuru Peak: 5,895 m
• End: Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
Distance
• Approximately 22 km
Hiking Time
• 11–15 hours
Itinerary
Wake around midnight for tea and light snacks before beginning the summit climb.
Using headlamps, ascend slowly through steep volcanic scree toward Gilman's Point.
Continue along the crater rim to Stella Point before making the final push to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
Celebrate your achievement with photographs while enjoying unforgettable sunrise views over glaciers and surrounding plains.After a short stay at the summit, descend carefully to Kibo Hut for brunch before continuing to Horombo Hut for a well-earned night's rest.
Overnight
Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Elevation
• Start: 3,720 m
• End: 1,870 m
Distance
• 20 km
Hiking Time
• 5–7 hours
Itinerary
After breakfast, descend through the moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate.
Upon arrival, sign out with the park authorities and receive your Mount Kilimanjaro summit certificate:
• Green Certificate – Reached Gilman's Point (5,685 m)
• Gold Certificate – Reached Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
Meet your driver for the transfer back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha
Meal Plan:
Breakfast and Lunch
Inclusions
- Airport transfers (if applicable)
- Hotel transfers
- Kilimanjaro National Park entrance fees
- Hut accommodation
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide
- Assistant guides
- Certified mountain porters
- All meals during the trek
- Drinking water
- Rescue fees
- Government taxes
- Summit certificate
- Airport transfers (if applicable)
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Personal trekking equipment
- Sleeping bag (available for rent)
- Tips for guides, cooks, and porters
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- International and domestic flights
Indicative Pricing
Rates are a planning guide and may vary by season, rooming, availability, transport, and final itinerary design.
- Indicative rateOn enquiry
- Travel datesOct 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
- TransportLandCruiser
- Tour stylePrivate Tour
Special Notes
Recommended Packing List
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Warm sleeping bag (rated to at least -10°C)
- Thermal base layers
- Insulated jacket
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Fleece jacket
- Hiking trousers
- Gloves and warm hat
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses (UV protection)
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Trekking poles
- Daypack (30–40 L)
- Duffel bag for porters
- Water bottles or hydration bladder (3 L total)
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Personal medications
- Camera
- Energy snacks
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