L’expérience
Un voyage inoubliable.
The Marangu Route is the only standard Kilimanjaro route with overnight stays in mountain huts. It follows the same trail up and down. The five-day version gains altitude quickly, so discuss your preparation, fitness and altitude risks with the team before choosing this shorter itinerary. 5 mountain trekking days within 7 calendar days / 6 nights. Arrival and departure are separate from the trekking-day count.
- Total duration
- 7 calendar days · 6 nights
- Mountain trek
- 5 trekking days
- Route
- Marangu
- Destination
- Kilimandjaro
- Point de départ
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO); the confirmed itinerary will specify pickup and transfer arrangements.
- Étapes du voyage
- Marangu Gate
- Mandara Huts
- Maundi Crater (optional walk)
- Horombo Huts
- The Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo
- Kibo Huts
- Gilman’s Point
- Uhuru Peak (summit attempt)
- Kilimanjaro foothills
Request a quotation for your dates, group size and accommodation arrangement. The written quote will state the currency, price basis, inclusions, exclusions and validity period. For 8 or more guests, request a group quotation.
Des moments à savourer
Les temps forts du voyage
- Rainforest ascent from Marangu Gate.
- Mountain hut accommodation instead of camping.
- Mawenzi and Kibo views across the Saddle.
- Summit attempt from Kibo Huts.
À propos de ce voyage
The Marangu Route is the only standard Kilimanjaro route with overnight stays in mountain huts. It follows the same trail up and down. The five-day version gains altitude quickly, so discuss your preparation, fitness and altitude risks with the team before choosing this shorter itinerary. The route climbs from Marangu Gate through rainforest to Mandara, then crosses moorland to Horombo and the high Saddle to Kibo. The summit attempt goes towards Gilman's Point and, if conditions allow, follows the crater rim to Uhuru Peak before returning to Horombo. Descent uses the same Marangu trail back through moorland and forest. An optional walk towards Maundi Crater is considered only if time and energy allow on the Mandara day. The full seven-day, six-night programme includes arrival and post-climb hotel nights around five trekking days. Shose Farmhouse Chalets or Aishi Machame Hotel are proposed hotel options; Mandara, Horombo and Kibo are the mountain hut stops. This itinerary has no dedicated acclimatisation day at Horombo. Discuss the rapid altitude gain, your preparation and the six-day alternative before choosing this shorter version. Huts change the sleeping arrangement, not the demands of a high-altitude climb.
Un jour après l’autre
Votre voyage se dessine.
Jour 1Arrival · Hotel and trek briefing
Airport pickup and transfer to Shose Farmhouse or Aishi Machame. Rest, meet your guide and complete the trek briefing and equipment check. Aishi Machame Hotel or Shose Farmhouse Chalets is proposed, subject to availability and confirmation of the room category.
- Séjour
- Proposed Aishi Machame Hotel or Shose Farmhouse Chalets; property, room category and availability subject to confirmation.
- Repas
- Hotel meal plan to be confirmed in your quotation.
Jour 2Trek day 1 · Marangu Gate to Mandara Huts
Register at the gate and climb through rainforest to Mandara Huts. If time and energy allow, take an optional walk towards Maundi Crater.
- Séjour
- Mandara Huts
- Repas
- Mountain meals and treated drinking water as confirmed; any pre-trek hotel meal plan is confirmed separately.
Jour 3Trek day 2 · Mandara Huts to Horombo Huts
Leave the forest and climb through open moorland, with views of Mawenzi and Kibo in clear weather.
- Séjour
- Horombo Huts
- Repas
- Mountain breakfast, lunch and dinner, with treated drinking water, as specified in the confirmed package.
Jour 4Trek day 3 · Horombo Huts to Kibo Huts
Cross the high-altitude Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. Arrive at Kibo Huts, eat early and rest before the summit attempt.
- Séjour
- Kibo Huts
- Repas
- Mountain breakfast, lunch and dinner, with treated drinking water, as specified in the confirmed package.
Jour 5Trek day 4 · Summit attempt - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Huts
Begin the night ascent towards Gilman’s Point and continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), if conditions and health permit. Descend to Horombo Huts. The attempt depends on weather, health, acclimatisation and the guide’s safety decision; reaching the summit is never guaranteed.
- Séjour
- Horombo Huts
- Repas
- Mountain breakfast, lunch and dinner, with treated drinking water, as specified in the confirmed package.
Jour 6Trek day 5 · Horombo Huts to Marangu Gate - hotel
Descend through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate. Complete park formalities and transfer to the hotel for a shower and rest. Your post-climb hotel or lodge is proposed and subject to confirmation.
- Séjour
- Proposed Aishi Machame Hotel or Shose Farmhouse Chalets; property, room category and availability subject to confirmation.
- Repas
- Mountain meals while trekking; hotel meal plan to be confirmed in your quotation.
Jour 7Departure · Airport transfer
Breakfast and airport transfer timed to the guest’s flight.
- Séjour
- No overnight stay; departure on this day.
- Repas
- Breakfast is scheduled; confirm the hotel meal plan and any other meals in your quotation.
Rest between adventures
Accommodation plan
Your written proposal confirms the final properties, room categories and meal arrangements for your travel dates. Named properties are planned stays, subject to availability.
- Night 1Proposed Aishi Machame Hotel or Shose Farmhouse Chalets; property, room category and availability subject to confirmation.Property to be confirmed
- Night 2Mandara HutsProperty to be confirmed
- Night 3Horombo HutsProperty to be confirmed
- Night 4Kibo HutsProperty to be confirmed
- Night 5Horombo HutsProperty to be confirmed
- Night 6Proposed Aishi Machame Hotel or Shose Farmhouse Chalets; property, room category and availability subject to confirmation.Property to be confirmed
Inclus dans votre voyage
- Kilimanjaro park, hut and applicable conservation fees for the selected route, as specified in the confirmed package.
- Private airport and mountain-gate transfers as specified in the confirmed package.
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide team, cook and registered porters.
- Mountain meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus treated drinking water.
- Hut beds at the named Marangu mountain stops, subject to the confirmed park arrangements.
- Porter support within park regulations, rescue fee and trek coordination.
- Pre-climb briefing, equipment check and summit certificate where issued.
- Proposed arrival and post-climb hotel nights only when itemised in the confirmed quotation.
À prévoir séparément
- International flights, visa and travel insurance.
- Personal trekking clothing/equipment, sleeping bag and optional gear hire.
- Tips for guides, assistant guides, porters and cooks.
- Personal expenses, laundry, snacks, alcoholic drinks and souvenirs.
- Extra hotel nights, room upgrades or optional services not shown in the quote.
- Personal medical costs and costs arising from itinerary changes or delays.
Un voyage qui vous correspond
À qui s’adresse ce voyage
Suitably prepared trekkers considering the shorter Marangu hut itinerary after a clear discussion of fitness, preparation and altitude risk. The five-day climb gains altitude quickly and has no dedicated Horombo acclimatisation day; guests should compare it with the six-day option before deciding.
Condition physique, âge et accessibilité
The five-day Marangu schedule gains altitude quickly and has no dedicated acclimatisation day. A fitness and altitude-risk discussion is essential before selecting it. Share your walking experience, preparation and any practical support needs with the team. Discuss individual health concerns with an appropriate healthcare professional before the trip. The summit attempt is always subject to weather, health, acclimatisation and the guide's safety decision.
Avant de partir
Bien préparer votre voyage
Disponibilités
Departures are arranged by enquiry. Your dates depend on current park arrangements, mountain-team availability, proposed hotel or lodge availability and transfer logistics. Weather and group condition can change the mountain programme; confirm the final plan and services in writing.
Que mettre dans vos bagages
- Personal trekking clothing and equipment, checked with your guide before departure.
- Warm layers suitable for cold mountain conditions, including warm headwear and gloves.
- Waterproof rain protection for you and the items you carry.
- Comfortable walking boots and appropriate trekking socks.
- Sleeping bag; any hire arrangement must be confirmed separately.
- Headlamp and the power or batteries needed for the trek.
- Drinking-water containers agreed with the mountain team.
- Sun protection and personal toiletries.
- Personal medicines and health arrangements discussed with your own clinician where appropriate.
- Travel documents, insurance details and the final confirmed itinerary.
Formalités de voyage
Check current official passport, entry, visa and health requirements for your nationality and complete journey before travel. Ask your insurer to confirm cover for this trek, including the planned summit altitude of 5,895 m and any emergency evacuation arrangements. Share flight details for the arrival and departure transfers, and complete the pre-climb briefing and equipment check. Follow the mountain guide’s instructions and report any symptoms or concerns promptly.
Réserver en toute confiance
Paiement et annulation
Les conditions de paiement et d’annulation figureront dans votre devis écrit avant tout paiement.
A little clarity before you go
Your journey questions
How many days and nights should I allow?
5 mountain trekking days within 7 calendar days / 6 nights. Arrival and departure are separate from the trekking-day count.
Is the five-day Marangu climb the easier option?
Hut accommodation does not remove the demands of altitude or the summit night. This shorter schedule gains altitude quickly and does not include a dedicated Horombo acclimatisation day. Discuss suitability and the six-day itinerary with the team before selecting it.
Where will I sleep?
Aishi Machame Hotel or Shose Farmhouse Chalets is proposed for the pre- and post-climb nights. Mountain nights use Mandara, Horombo and Kibo Huts, as shown in the itinerary; the hotels are not mountain accommodation.
Is reaching the summit guaranteed?
No. The summit attempt depends on weather, health, acclimatisation and the guide's safety decision. The guide may change the programme or turn the group around when necessary.
Which meals are included?
The proposed package includes mountain breakfast, lunch and dinner with treated drinking water, as confirmed in your quotation. Hotel meal plans and meals outside the trek must be stated in the confirmed quotation; do not assume a lodge stay includes every meal.
Is the Chagga coffee experience part of this programme?
It is not included in this itinerary. Tell the team if you would like to discuss a separate extension; timing, provider availability, transfers and price would need confirmation.
How do I get the price for my group?
Send your preferred dates, number of climbers and room-sharing needs to Wild Pulse Tours. The team will confirm availability and provide a written quotation for this specific route and duration. Groups of eight or more should request a group quotation.
What should I confirm before accepting the proposal?
Review the named accommodation and room category, transfer schedule, mountain services, meal plan, insurance arrangements, final price, payment schedule and cancellation terms. Share preparation needs and any concerns about the altitude itinerary before deciding.
