Kilimanjaro climb, Marangu route (6-day)
Overview
Our professional climbing crews will take care of your safety and comfort. Overnight stays are in the comfortable wooden huts, the “kitchen” team will surprise you with their cooking skills, and the porters will carry all equipment. The guides will be leading your way, excitedly sharing their knowledge of this amazing Mount.
Pre and post-climb accommodation (included) will be in a cosy hotel in the foothills of Kilimanjaro. Airport transfers included.
Inclusions
- JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport) pick-up and drop-off
- All ground transportation
- 2 nights in “Aishi Machame Hotel” (before and after the hike) - double/twin room sharing, breakfast included. The hotel has cozy rooms, Internet access, hot water, a swimming pool, and a helpful staff. Single room available at extra charge
- Hut accommodation during the hike (special Kilimanjaro walk-in tents) - 2 hikers per tent. Single accommodation is not possible on Marangu route due because of the park regulations
- All fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park
- High-quality branded group equipment (table, chairs, crockery & cutlery, etc.
- Three tasty and energy-rich meals a day. The diet on the hike includes chicken, meat and fish meals garnished with rice, potato and vegetable salads, pasta, porridges, cakes, eggs, soups etc.
- Drinks (tea, coffee, juices, soda, etc.
- Vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher meal plans are available.
- Certified Wilderness First Responder guides
- Professional climbing crew (porters, cooks)
- Medical check-ups
- Oxygen tanks and altimeters
- Medical kits
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- 8x Breakfast
- 7x Lunch
- 6x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- 6x Lunch
- 7x Breakfast
- 5x Dinner
- Entry/Admission - Altezza Travel
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Entry/Admission - Aishi Machame Hotel
What to expect
Day 1: ARRIVAL
Stop At: Altezza Travel, Moshi Tanzania
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.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Aishi Machame Hotel
Day 2: TREKKING FROM MARANGU GATE TO MANDARA HUT
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
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.
Throughout the entire Marangu route, you will be spending your nights in special huts. They offer a great alternative to those who do not want to sleep in tents.
This will be your first day at this altitude, so it is strongly recommended you heed the following instructions from this point on:
• Abstain from consuming alcohol and caffeine
• Drink over 4 liters of bottled water daily (little by little, frequently)
• Take a Diamox pill to help alleviate symptoms of altitude sickness. Most mountain climbers take Diamox in the morning, before they start their ascent, in order to reduce discomfort associated with altitude sickness. We recommend you consult your doctor prior to the trip in case of potential allergies.
At night you may experience discomfort associated with acclimatization to the high altitude: because of a reduction in your waking breathing pattern, your body gets less oxygen than during the day. Taking altitude into account, you may therefore start feeling sick and have a headache. Pay attention to your own body and tell your guide if you start feeling any symptoms of altitude sickness.
Change in Elevation: Marangu Gate (1, 860 m) — Mandara Hut (2, 700 m)
Hiking distance: 11 km
Hiking time: 5-7 hours
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in mountain huts on the Marangu route
Day 3: TREKKING FROM MANDARA HUT TO HOROMBO HUT
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
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.
Note:
The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness.
Trekking from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut:
Change in Elevation: Mandara Hut (2, 700 m) — Horombo Hut (3, 720 m)
Hiking distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Acclimatization hike:
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3, 720 m) — Destination point en route to Kibo Hut (3, 920 m)
Hiking distance: 2.5 km
Hiking time: 1–2 hours
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in mountain huts on the Marangu route
Day 4: ACCLIMATIZATION DAY AT HOROMBO HUT
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
After breakfast you will go on an acclimatization hike towards Kibo Hut and back. After lunch you have the opportunity to walk around the surrounding area, take pictures of Mawenzi Volcano or just sleep before the upcoming trekking to Kibo Hut.
Acclimatization hike:
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3, 720 m) — Destination point en route to Kibo Hut (4, 500 m)
Hiking distance: 5-8 km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in mountain huts on the Marangu route
Day 5: TREKKING FROM HOROMBO HUT TO KIBO HUT
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
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.
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3, 720 m) — Kibo Hut (4, 700 m)
Hiking distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 4-8 hours
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in mountain huts on the Marangu route
Day 6: TREKKING TO UHURU PEAK AND DESCENT TO HOROMBO HUT
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Night departure from Kibo Hut (4, 700 m) and the start of your 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).
Note:
Don't forget that 90% of all accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails.
Change in Elevation: Kibo Hut (4, 700 m) — Uhuru Peak (5, 895 m) — Horombo Hut (3, 720 m)
Hiking distance: 16 km
Hiking time: 9-12 hours
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in mountain huts on the Marangu route
Day 7: DESCENT FROM HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
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.
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3, 720 m) — Marangu Gate (1, 860 m)
Hiking distance: 18 km Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Aishi Machame Hotel
Day 8: DEPARTURE
Stop At: Aishi Machame Hotel, Machame region Nshara Village, plot 173A Moshi TZ, 0938, Tanzania
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Note:
Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
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Организация была действительно на высшем уровне, благодаря чему все участники восхождения успешно взошли на самую вершину! Особую благодарность хочу выразить нашему гиду - Shabani, а также администратору Анне! Очень рекомендую даную компанию!I signed up for the group trek on the Marangu Route over 6-days. There were 3 other hikers in the group, and we were led by our guides Shabani and Rama. Both guides were great and very accommodating. I preferred to go at a slightly faster speed versus some others in the group so Rama helped lead ...
I signed up for the group trek on the Marangu Route over 6-days. There were 3 other hikers in the group, and we were led by our guides Shabani and Rama. Both guides were great and very accommodating. I preferred to go at a slightly faster speed versus some others in the group so Rama helped lead the way to set the pace at a more comfortable level. Our group of 4 were all successful in making it to the top, which I would say was only possible because of the Altezza team. Everyone was great, from the guides, to the cooks, to the porters. They made sure we were well prepared to succeed the entire time. From ensuring we went at the proper pace to making sure we had the right nourishment each night. There were some people in the group that needed some minor medical attention throughout and the team was well prepared with medicine, knee braces, and oxygen tanks. This was a big difference between Altezza and some other companies, and that alone is worth any premium you may be paying. Overall, I would highly recommend Altezza to anyone looking to climb Kilimanjaro you won't regret it!Travel with Altezza was wonderful. All was good from the beginning until the end. During the preparation of my Kilimanjaro trip I got in contact with several agencies and finally I have chosen Altezza and I´m just happy because I feel I made the correct choice. This 6 days climbing Kilimanjaro E...
Travel with Altezza was wonderful. All was good from the beginning until the end. During the preparation of my Kilimanjaro trip I got in contact with several agencies and finally I have chosen Altezza and I´m just happy because I feel I made the correct choice. This 6 days climbing Kilimanjaro Experience by Marangu Route was just a life time experience… It all was good. All the crew was professional, making medical check-ups twice a day, good food, nice and friendly staff, hot water bag for the cold nights, excellent service and mainly friendly staff… talking with us all the way long J A special thank you to our amazing guides Victor and Selemon and without any exception to all members of the crew. Also to Anna, from the Office, that was really helpful and kind. If you are in doubt, I strongly advice Altezza and my guides and their team (victor and Selemon) no make this trip. CheersМагнетическое место, когда добравшись на пик Ухуру на высоту 5895 м, ты понимаешь, что смог победить себя. Спасибо Altezza! С вами это получилось почти легко и очень надежно! От саппорта Кирилла на стадии планирования, до саппорта Юлии уже в Моши - все было непринужденно и исчерпывающе по рекомен...
Магнетическое место, когда добравшись на пик Ухуру на высоту 5895 м, ты понимаешь, что смог победить себя. Спасибо Altezza! С вами это получилось почти легко и очень надежно! От саппорта Кирилла на стадии планирования, до саппорта Юлии уже в Моши - все было непринужденно и исчерпывающе по рекомендациям и советам. Спасибо команде Стенфорда за поддержку во время трекинга, невероятная слаженная работа всей команды!Вместе ходили с другом на Килиманджаро в конце ноября, и успешно совершили восхождение. Нам повезло с погодой и в дождливый сезон у нас совсем не было дождей, так что впечатления отличные. Что касается Altezza Travel, все устроено идеально, чувствуется забота в каждой мелочи, начиная от общен...
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Альтеза реально молодцы. Всё продумано, нет скрытых платежей,подстроились( бесплатно)под мои хотелки. Гиды с которыми мы ходили старались сделать все чтобы до вершины добрались все. Понравилось, что предусмотрены всё мелочи, такие как: хранение вещей, покупка билетов на внутренние рейсы, сувениры, удобное размещение для семейных. После восхождения отправились на сафари там таже продуманность и комфорт. Африка это здорово, хочется съездить на большое сафари- только с Альтезой.