6 Days Marangu Route

6 DaysModerate

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