Kilimanjaro Climb-6 days Marangu Route

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Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, our VIP Visa Specialist will meet and welcome you to East Africa. He guide you through the entire Tanzania Visa application process and skipping long immigration queues. With Galloping Safaris, you will be escorted from arrival to departure, making your arrival to Tanzania completely worry-free. Upon exiting the airport, a...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Discover Arusha
    • Opportunity to hike while you explore Marangu route
    • Hikers will pass the Maundi Crater and will be able to climb up to its rim for a spectacular view of the Kibo Crater
    • Enjoy Hiking to Mawenzi Hut (4600m) and alpine desert

What's this trip about?

    Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, our VIP Visa Specialist will meet and welcome you to East Africa. He guide you through the entire Tanzania Visa application process and skipping long immigration queues. With Galloping Safaris, you will be escorted from arrival to departure, making your arrival to Tanzania completely worry-free. Upon exiting the airport, a Galloping Safaris representative will be holding a poster with your name who will transfer you to Arusha (45-60 minutes) for the Serenity retreat of Mount Meru Hotel for dinner and overnight.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityArusha
End CityArusha

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Climbing & Mountaineering

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Safari

Trip includes

    • Overnight stays in mountain Huts
    • Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
    • All Park fees
    • Rescue fees
    • All meals while on the Mountain
    • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
    • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
    • Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
    • Clean, purified drinking water
    • Crisis management and safety procedures
    • Fair and ethical treatment of porters

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Marangu route 6 days – Marangu Gate (1980m) – Mandara Hut (2700m)

Hiking time: 3-4 hours

Distance: Approximately 12 kilometers

Habitat: Montane forest

After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up from Arusha (1400m) and driven to the Marangu Gate (1980m). At the gate, the porters will organize a...

Day 2: Marangu route 6 days – Mandara Hut (2700m) – Horombo Hut (3720m)

Hiking time: 6 hours

Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers

Habitat: Moorland

Following breakfast, hikers will begin their ascent out of the rainforest and into the heathen moorland. Hikers will pass the Maundi Crater and are able to climb up to it...

Day 3: Marangu route 6 days – Horombo Hut (3720m) – Acclimatization day

At Horombo Hut, you will spend the day allowing your body to acclimate to high altitude. You will have the option of doing a day hike to Mawenzi Hut (4600m) for further acclimatization with your guide. Breakfast and dinner will be at the hut and lunch will either be packed or at the hut depending on your preference for the day.

Day 4: Marangu route 6 days – Horombo Hut (3720m) – Kibo Hut (4700m)

Hiking time: 6 hours

Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers

Habitat: Alpine desert

Following an early morning breakfast, you will continue your ascent into the alpine desert habitat. Hikers have the option of 2 trails that lead to Kibo Hut (4700m)....

Day 5: Marangu route 6 days – Summit Attempt

Kibo hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3720m)

Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru and 6 hours to Horombo

Distance: Approximately 6 kilometers ascent and 21 kilometers descent

Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Your guide wil...

Day 6: Marangu route 6 days – Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m)

Hiking time: 6 hours

Distance: Approximately 27 kilometers

Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides,...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,270
Price per day$378
Last Updated: 8/23/2018

Best time to travel: All year round

Price Details

 Persons in group

 Prices Per person based on US Dollars

 Per person for 2 people

 $2,270

 Per person for 3 people

 $2,211

 Per person for 4 people

 $2,179

 Per person for 5 people

 $2,159

 Per person for 6 people

 $2,075

 Per person for 7 people

 $2,101

 Per person for 8 people

 $2,086

 

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airport transfers
    • Accommodation in Arusha
    • Tanzania Visa
    • Gratuity
    • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
    • Meals not listed above
    • Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)

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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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