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6 Days Marangu Route Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb

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Kilisa Tours & Safaris

We are local owned company specialize for Mount kilimanjaro trekking and Safaris in East Africa

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6 Days Marangu Route Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb

6 Days Marangu Route Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb

A 10 days Tanzania safari in Northern Circuit is a diverse safari encounter that future extensive wild game viewing in Tanzania’s wildlife habitats of Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngoro Ngoro Crater: - cultural encounters among the Datoga and Hadzabe hunter gather cultures at Lake Eyasi not forgotten recreation experience presented by the magical environment of Lake Natron

Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut

Hiking time: 3-4 hours Distance: Approximately 12 kilometers Habitat: Montane forest Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up from your Hotel and driven to the Marangu Gate. At the gate, the porters will organize and pack the belongings for the hike while you and your guide register with the Tanzania National Park (TANAPA). You will then begin your ascent into the rainforest. During this section of the hike, you should expect rain, mud, and fog. Also, be on the lookout for wildlife, including Colobus monkeys! After 3-4 hours of ascending, you will reach the Mandara Hut (2700m). Each hut has 6-8 sleeping bunks (sleeps 60 hikers total) with solar generated lighting. Next to the central hut there are flush toilets. The porters, who arrive at the campsite before the clients, will boil water for drinking and washing. The chef will prepare a snack then dinner for the clients. At nighttime, mountain temperatures may drop to freezing so be prepared! Read more

Mandara hut camp - 1 Night

Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut

Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers Habitat: Moorland Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 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 its rim for a spectacular view of the Kibo Crater. In the moorland, you will spot exotic plants, including giant lobelia and groundsel. After 6 hours of hiking, you will reach Horombo Hut (3720m). Horombo Hut sleeps 120 hikers and is located on a small plateau. Similar to the first night, the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks then dinner prepared by our chef. Be prepared for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing at this site. Read more

Horombo hut camp - 1 Night

Horombo Hut – 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. Read more

Horombo hut camp - 1 Night

Horombo Hut (3720m) – Kibo Hut (4700m)

Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers Habitat: Alpine desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 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). The upper route (located to the right of the fork) is the same trail used the previous day for the day hike to Mawenzi Hut. The lower route (located to the left of the fork) is the more popular route because it is a shorter hiking distance (1 hour shorter). Kibo Hut is located in the “Saddle,” which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo in an alpine desert. There is no water at this camp, but hikers can buy mineral water and soft drinks at the camp office. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 19:00! Read more

Kibo hut camp - 1 Night

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 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The trail is rocky up to Hans Meyer Cave (5150m). You continue your ascent to Gillman’s point (5681m). Reaching this section is an impressive achievement as the trail is steep, rocky, and at high altitude. Gillman’s is located on the crater rim. From this point, you will usually experience a snow covered trail until you reach the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Kibo Hut takes about 3 hours. At Kibo Hut, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to Horombo Hut (3720m). You will have a dinner, wash, and rest soundly at the hut after a strenuous day. Read more

Horombo hut camp - 1 Night

Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate

Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: Approximately 27 kilometers Meals: Breakfast 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, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will descend for 6 hours back to Marangu Gate (1980m). The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Gillman’s Point (5681m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, you will drive back to Moshi town for long overdue showers and more celebrations. Read more

Hotel - 1 Night

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Mandara
Hotel Mandara hut
Day 2
Location Horombo
Hotel Horombo hut
Day 3
Location Horombo
Hotel Horombo hut
Day 4
Location Kibo
Hotel Kibo hut
Day 5
Location Horombo
Hotel Horombo hut
Day 6
Location Moshi
Hotel Parkview Inn Hotel

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • Transfer from/to the airport
  • Transport during the tour
  • Accommodation
  • Local guides
  • Information services
  • Entrance fee

Package excludes

  • Airfare
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa, consular 76fees or any other formalities.
  • Tips
  • Beverages
  • Additional journeys and transfers

REVIEWS

24 Reviews

Kalvinpow, United States

When my Husband and I decided to go in Tanzania and to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, After quite a bit of research. KILISA TOURS & SAFARIS always appeared with excellent comments and ratings from its customers. We decided on them and without a doubt we were successful.

Turkovicz, United States

We arranged a safari with Kilisa after we read the reviews on TripAdvisor and we are really glad we did so, since Kilisa was very reasonably priced but most of all is I was Very happy with my experience. Book with Kilisa Tours & Safaris and you won't regret it.

Julie, United States

Much thanks to Kilisa Tours & Safaris team for being helpful to us every thing was perfect, pick up and drop off from Moshi, We most have fantastic time in Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater and I can recommend them

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Abraham Bakari

Mountain Guide

Edwin

Safari Guide.

Patrick

Mountain Guide

Ridhiwani Mohamedi

Assistant Director

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