Overview
The Marangu route is perhaps the easiest and most comfortable route...
Itinerary
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Hike through rainforest to Machame Camp.
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Trek through moorland with views of Shira Plateau.
Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Hike via Lava Tower for acclimatization.
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Climb the Barranco Wall and trek to Karanga.
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Short trek to Barafu base camp.
Day 6: Summit Uhuru Peak and descend to Mweka Camp
Midnight start for summit attempt, descend to lower camp.
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Final descent to the park gate.
Highlights
- Easiest route to Kilimanjaro's summit
- Mountain hut accommodations
- Summit at Uhuru Peak (5,895m)
Included Items
- Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Mountain crew (cook & porters)
- Overnight stays in hotels and mountain huts
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Drinking water
- All national park fees
- All mentioned transfers
- Extra oxygen cylinder
Excluded Items
- Sleeping bag
- Flights
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance