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Kilimanjaro Marangu Route — 6 Days
The only route with hut accommodation — gentler gradients and a lower price.
Overview
Why you'll love it
- Sleep in huts, not tents
- Extra acclimatisation day
- Good value
Day by day
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Moshi · climb briefing
You transfer to Moshi, meet your lead guide for a full briefing and equipment check, and rent anything you are missing.
Day 2Marangu Gate → Mandara Hut (2,720 m)
You walk 4 hours through rainforest to the A-frame huts at Mandara.
Day 3Mandara → Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
You cross moorland with giant groundsels and lobelias.
Day 4Acclimatisation day at Horombo
You hike up to Zebra Rocks and back to help your body adjust to the altitude.
Day 5Horombo → Kibo Hut (4,703 m)
You cross "the saddle", the alpine desert between Mawenzi and Kibo.
Day 6Summit: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) → Horombo
A midnight start to Gilman's Point and Uhuru Peak, then the descent to Horombo.
Day 7Horombo → Marangu Gate · Moshi
You descend to the gate, collect your certificates and transfer back to your hotel.
The details
What's included
Included
- Kilimanjaro park, camping/hut and rescue fees
- Certified lead guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
- Quality mountain tents, sleeping mats and mess tent (huts on Marangu)
- Three hot meals a day and purified drinking water
- Twice-daily health checks with a pulse oximeter
- Emergency oxygen and first-aid kit
- Pre-climb night in Moshi and airport transfers
- Summit certificate
Not included
- International flights and visa
- Travel insurance (with high-altitude cover)
- Personal climbing gear (rental available)
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Post-climb hotel nights and drinks
Prices
What it costs
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $2,740 |
| 2 travellers | $1,890 |
| 3–4 travellers | $1,700 |
| 5–6 travellers | $1,590 |
Indicative prices in USD for standard season. Your final price depends on dates and availability and is confirmed in writing before you pay anything.
FAQ
Questions about this trip
Can this itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. Every route on our site is a starting point. We can add nights, change camps, swap parks or add Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro.
What is the price based on?
The "from" price of $1,890 is per person, based on two people sharing in standard season. Peak dates (July–October, Christmas and New Year) can cost more, and the table above shows how group size changes the price.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry or WhatsApp message. We reply with availability and a final quote within 24 hours. A deposit confirms your booking; the balance is due before travel — all terms are in your written quote.
What is camping really like?
You sleep in spacious dome tents with mattresses in public campsites with shared toilets and showers. Your cook prepares hot meals and the crew sets up and breaks camp. Bring a sleeping bag or rent one from us.
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Change the dates, add a night, upgrade a camp or bolt on Zanzibar. Send us a message and we will adjust the route and price for you.