2-Day Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Experience
ID: GYG859192-1355880
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
6 days
Description
Experience the Kilimanjaro Marangu Route with an overnight stay. Day 1: Begin your journey with a drive from Moshi or Arusha to Marangu Gate, the starting point of the tre
Experience the Kilimanjaro Marangu Route with an overnight stay. Day 1: Begin your journey with a drive from Moshi or Arusha to Marangu Gate, the starting point of the trek. After registration and a briefing, hike through lush rainforests, spotting wildlife such as blue monkeys and colorful birds. The 8 km hike takes 4-6 hours, leading you to Mandara Hut (2,720 meters/8,923 feet) for an overnight stay. Enjoy a short walk to Maundi Crater for breathtaking views before dinner at the hut. Day 2: After breakfast, descend back to Marangu Gate through the rainforest, taking 3-4 hours. Receive a certificate at the gate before being transferred back to Moshi or Arusha, concluding your 2-day Kilimanjaro adventure.
Highlights
- Experience the oldest and most well-established route on Mount Kilimanjaro
- Enjoy a more gradual ascent and better acclimatization on the mountain
- Increase your chances of reaching the summit successfully with this route
- Sleep in dormitory-style huts with mattresses and pillows provided
- Take in the views of the mountain as you make your way to the summit
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Acclimatization days are crucial for a successful summit.
The route is less scenic as ascent and descent are along the same path.
It's the most crowded route, plan accordingly.
Ensure you have adequate travel insurance that covers high altitude hiking.
INCLUDED
- 5 or 6 days guided hike
- Accommodation in dormitory-style huts
- Mattresses and pillows
- All meals during the hike
- Guide
- Tax
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Gate transfer
- Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
- During the climb you will spleep in Huts
- Drinking Water
NOT INCLUDED
- National prk fees
- Personal hiking gear
- Tips for guides and porters
- Travel insurance
- Kilimanjaro climb gear
- laundry
- alcoholic drink
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
