7 Days - Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater

Cost $1800 per person

Marangu route overview

Marangu or “Coca-Cola” route is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro today. It is the only route where overnight stays are in huts. This makes Marangu a good option for hiking during the rainy season.

The route takes its start at the south-east of Mt Kilimanjaro. The entrance to the route, Marangu Gate, is quite close to our climbing base at Aishi Machame Hotel. The ride there takes about 1.5 hours. This route features a well-trodden trail running through all the climate zones - from tropical rainforest to eternal ice, and will also will treat you to scenic African landscapes.Being the most popular and the least expensive, the route may be crowded in July-September and December - March.A 6-day option is strongly recommended over the 5-day one for better acclimatization

Day 1; Arrival day

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet an Altezza Travel representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.

Day 2; Moshi to Manadara Hut

A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold a quick briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park's eastern entrance: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking up to Mandara Hut (2,700 m). The trekking route includes passage through the rainforest (where tropical showers are highly probable), so we recommend you take not only spare clothes, but also your raincoats. When you reach the camp, our mountain support crew will take care of the necessities, pitch the tents, and prepare lunch.

Day 3; Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Early in the morning after breakfast, the group will depart Mandara Hut to start a moderate trek towards the second high altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720 m). When you reach the camp on this day, you will be treated to views of two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi. Several hours after lunch you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Kibo Hut with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then hike back down to Horombo Hut where dinner will be prepared for you.

Day 4; Horombo hut to Kibo Hut

On this day, right after breakfast the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,700 m). The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit. When you reach the camp you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink lots of water.

Day 5; Kibo Hut to Horombo Hut

Night departure from Kibo Hut (4,700 m) and the start of you’re trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit: Uhuru peak (5,895 m). The trekking will be moderate from a physical standpoint, but the altitude presents a much more serious problem. For the entire length of the trekking each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will be monitoring your stamina and mental resolve. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Kibo Camp and after a two-hour rest continue your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m)

Day 6; Horombo hut and Moshi

You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park's exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.

Day 7; Departure

According to your flight schedule we will bring you to the airport three hours before your flight departure for your departure
INCLUSIONS
  • - Accommodation for 7 nights
  • - Ground transfer while you are in Moshi
  • - BBQ Party in Moshi
  • - Potters and Guide
  • - Park fee and Rescue fee
  • - Trekking gears
  • - Full board menu for 8 days
  • - 10% will be donated as giving back to the community via Youth Shade Foundation
  • - Certificate from TANAPA, Mashirima Tours and Youth Shade Foundation for appreciation
EXCLUSIONS
  • - Anything that is not mentioned in the lis

Mashirima Tours ia a tour operating and travel agency company with the aim of providing travel services to both Tanzanians and non-Tanzanias who wish to visit and enjoy the spectacular beauty of Tanzania.

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