Mountain Climbing
6 Days Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route
Route at a glance
Best suited to group, solo travelers comfortable with a challenging itinerary over 6 days. Final timings, accommodation and activities are confirmed for the travel dates.
Overview
6 Days Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route is a 6-day package covering Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Marangu Route. It follows the destinations named in the itinerary title, with exact daily routing, accommodation level and pacing confirmed during enquiry.
Where Budget Camp and Midrange Lodge options are available, the displayed website price uses the lower Budget Camp starting price. Single-price mountain packages use the listed climb price.
The reservations team can quote lodge upgrades where applicable, refine the routing and confirm the final day-by-day timing before booking.
Highlights
- ✦Kilimanjaro
- ✦Marangu Route
- ✦Hut-based climb planning
- ✦Full-service mountain crew
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Begin in Moshi
Moshi
Explore Moshi through the confirmed game drive, guided walk or transfer plan, adapting the day's timing to current operating conditions. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: L, D · Stay: Moshi camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 2
Explore Moshi
Moshi
Explore Moshi through the confirmed game drive, guided walk or transfer plan, adapting the day's timing to current operating conditions. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Moshi camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 3
Moshi to Kilimanjaro
Moshi → Kilimanjaro
Move from Moshi to Kilimanjaro with realistic meal, rest and check-in time. Follow the guide-led mountain stage at Kilimanjaro, using a deliberately steady pace, hydration checks and the camp or hut sequence confirmed for this route. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Kilimanjaro camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 4
Explore Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro
Follow the guide-led mountain stage at Kilimanjaro, using a deliberately steady pace, hydration checks and the camp or hut sequence confirmed for this route. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Kilimanjaro camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 5
Kilimanjaro to Marangu Route
Kilimanjaro → Marangu Route
Move from Kilimanjaro to Marangu Route with realistic meal, rest and check-in time. Use morning and afternoon drives to explore the Maasai Mara sector selected from current wildlife movement and road conditions. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Marangu Route camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 6
Final Marangu Route stage and onward travel
Marangu Route
Use morning and afternoon drives to explore the Maasai Mara sector selected from current wildlife movement and road conditions. The onward connection is protected with an appropriate buffer.
Meals: B, L · Stay: Departure or hotel when quoted
Included
- ✓ Airport pickup and drop-off in Kilimanjaro International (JRO)
- ✓ Two nights pre/post-climb hotel in Moshi or Arusha (B&B)
- ✓ Park entry, camping/hut, rescue and conservation fees
- ✓ Certified mountain guide(s), assistant guides, cook and porters
- ✓ Full-board mountain meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- ✓ Quality 4-season mountain tents and sleeping mats
- ✓ Boiled and filtered drinking water on the mountain
- ✓ Pulse oximeter and twice-daily health checks
- ✓ Portable oxygen and emergency first-aid kit
- ✓ Summit certificate
- ✓ Government VAT and Kilimanjaro Park taxes
Not included
- ✕ International airfare to/from Kilimanjaro International (JRO)
- ✕ Tanzania entry visa (USD $50 single-entry, available on arrival or eVisa)
- ✕ Travel insurance (mandatory)
- ✕ Beverages, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks
- ✕ Tips and gratuities to driver-guide and lodge staff
- ✕ Personal expenses, laundry, telephone, souvenirs
- ✕ Optional balloon safari, walking safari, cultural tours
What to bring
- • 4-season sleeping bag (rated to -10°C)
- • Insulated down jacket and waterproof shell
- • Thermal base layers (top and bottom)
- • Fleece mid-layer and softshell pants
- • Waterproof hiking boots (well broken in)
- • Gaiters and trekking poles
- • Warm hat, balaclava, sun hat, glove liners and waterproof gloves
- • Headlamp with spare batteries
- • 3-litre hydration bladder + insulated bottle
- • High-SPF sunscreen, lip balm, glacier sunglasses
- • Personal medication, blister kit, electrolyte tabs
- • Duffel bag (max 15kg, carried by porter) + 30L daypack
Frequently asked questions
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