Marangu route 7 Days
Overview
- Affordability: The Marangu route is the least expensive option for climbing Kilimanjaro.
- Perceived Ease: It’s considered one of the least strenuous routes.
- Hut Style Accommodation: Offers basic huts for overnight stays.
- Acclimatization Challenge: Requires an extra day due to poor acclimatization.
- Success Rate: Has a lower success rate due to being chosen by inexperienced trekkers.
- Popular but Crowded: It’s one of the most popular routes, leading to higher crowding.
- Same Path Both Ways: Uses the same trail for ascent and descent, adding to the traffic.
- Gradual Slope: Features a steady, gradual slope for comfortable walking.
- Limited Scenic Variety: Offers less diverse scenery compared to other routes.
- Budget-Friendly: Ideal for budget-conscious trekkers seeking hut-style accommodation.
Marangu Route 7 Days Itinerary Highlights
- This tour is a private trek and run exclusively just for you and can depart any day.
- This tour offers mid-range lodge accommodation in Arusha and non-participation, full service camping on the trek.
- This tour can be customised to suit your needs perfectly.
- Duration: 7 Days
- Distance: 62km
- Difficulty: Medium
Marangu route 7 Days Itinerary Pricing:
This is a private trekking, run exclusively for you and each vehicle holds a maximum of 7 clients. If an accommodation is fully booked we’ll suggest a comparable alternative where possible. All prices quoted are per person in USD (US Dollars) and are subject to availability and expire on the 31st December 2019. Please contact us for a quote for travel in 2020 and beyond.
Trekking Price
Day by Day Itinerary
Today is an acclimatization day of your Marangu route 7 Days and you will continue along a steep ridge passing the Great Barranco Wall passing below the Heim Glacier and through the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley where you will have views of the summit from many different angles.
- Overnight – Ilboru Safari Lodge, Arusha
After breakfast you will depart Arusha and drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park, home to the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Standing at 5,895m high, it is known as the Roof of Africa. Upon arrival at the Marangu Gate you will sign in, complete your registration and other formalities before beginning your trek with your team of Guides, Chefs and Porters.
You will ascend through the rainforest on a cleared ridge where many of Kilimanjaro’s wildlife is found. An alternative and more scenic parallel trail follows a stream through the undergrowth and offers the option to re-join the main trail after 1.5 hours of Marangu route 7 Days hiking or just before you arrive at Mandara Hut.
You will spend the night at Mandara Hut consisting of A-framed huts offering 6-8 bunk beds with solar power and flush toilets. The total capacity here is 60 climbers and water is piped into the camp from springs.
Starting Point: Marangu Gate 1,860m
End Point: Mandara Hut 2,715m
Walking Time: 4-6 Hours approx.
Overnight – Mandara Hut, Mount Kilimanjaro
Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today you will continue your Marangu route 7 Days along a steep ascent through the forest which later opens into high moorland where you will see some of Kilimanjaro’s spectacular flora and fauna. You will have the opportunity to walk to Maundi Crater which offers views of Northern Tanzania and Kenya and, weather permitting, you may get your first glimpse of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks which are two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro
In the early afternoon you will arrive at Horombo Hut where you will rest while your Chef prepares dinner.
Starting Point: Mandara Hut 2,715m
End Point: Horombo Hut 3,720m
Walking Time: 6-8 Hours approx.
Overnight – Horombo Hut, Mount Kilimanjaro
Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Starting Point: Horombo Hut 3,720m
End Point: Kibo Hut 4,703m
Walking Time: 6-8 Hours approx.
Overnight – Kibo Hut, Mount Kilimanjaro
Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
You will continue your trek into the early hours of the morning and the first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave at 5,510m where you will have the opportunity to have a short rest if required. You will continue along a steep path to Gilman’s Point at 5,681m which is located on the Crater rim and this is the most demanding section of the Marangu route.
From Gilman’s Point it is common to encounter snow all the way to Uhuru Peak, the summit of the world’s tallest free-standing mountain at 5,895m high. Here you will watch the sun rise from the Roof of Africa, a once in a lifetime experience. After time to enjoy the view you will begin your descent to Kibo Hut where you will have breakfast and some well-deserved rest before continuing your descent to Horombo Hut where you will spend your final night on the mountain.
Starting Point: Kibo Hut 4,703m
Via: Uhuru Point 5,895m
End Point: Horombo Hut 3,720m
Walking Time: 11-14 Hours approx.
Overnight – Horombo Hut, Mount Kilimanjaro
Overnight – Horombo Hut, Mount Kilimanjaro
After a leisurely breakfast you will continue your descent to the Marangu Gate where successful climbers receive their summit certificate. Your vehicle will be waiting for you and will drive you to Arusha where the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Starting Point: Horombo Hut 4,703m
End Point: Marangu Gate 1,860m
Walking Time: 5-6 Hours approx.
Overnight – Ilboru Safari Lodge, Arusha
Meals – Breakfast and Lunch
After a leisurely breakfast you will continue your descent to the Mweka Gate where successful climbers receive their summit certificate. Your vehicle will be waiting for you and will drive you to Arusha where the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
This Package Includes
- Arrival transfer from Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport to hotel
- Pre trek accommodation at the Ilboru Safari Lodge in Arusha
- Return transport from Arusha to Mount Kilimanjaro
- Guide, Assistant Guide, Chef and Porters
- Non participation, full service camping on Mount Kilimanjaro
- Meals as specified and drinking water
- All national park entry and climbing fees
- Rescue fee
- Post trek accommodation at the Ilboru Safari Lodge in Arusha
- Departure transfer from hotel to Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport
- All current Government taxes and surcharges
This Package Includes
– Arrival transfer from Zanzibar Airport to your hotel
– 3 nights accommodation in Stone Town with breakfast daily
– Stone Town Walking Tour
– Transfer from your Stone Town to Nungwi accommodation
– Spice Farm Tour with Lunch
– 3 nights accommodation in Nungwi with breakfast daily
– Departure transfer from your resort to Zanzibar Airport
– All current Government fees and taxes
Help Us Craft Your Dream Safari!
We’re excited to help you create the ultimate safari experience! Please take a moment to share some details with us about what you envision, and let us know your preferences. We can’t wait to make your dream adventure a reality!
