Kilimanjaro: Marangu Route

8 Days | Set out to conquer Africa’s highest peak

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Take on Kilimanjaro on an eight-day trekking adventure. This is the most popular and direct of the mountain routes and the only one serviced by mountain huts to provide protection from the elements. With one guide for every two passengers and a team of porters, all you have to do is focus on the incredible views and keep your footing, while the crew keeps you safe and sound. Hike through forests and alpine meadows, over rocky ravines and past lunar landscapes to the spectacular summit of Africa's highest peak – the panoramic views from the top of Mt Kilimanjaro must be seen to be believed.

Trip overview

Map of Kilimanjaro: Marangu Route including Tanzania, United Republic Of
Start
Marangu, Tanzania
Finish
Marangu, Tanzania
Theme
Walking & trekking
Destinations
Tanzania
Physical rating
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Style
Basix
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
YKXM
This trip generates 12 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Sleep in mountain huts during your trek and enjoy an included acclimatisation day at Horombo Hut to give you the best chance of reaching the summit.
  • Travelling with experienced guides – the best on the mountain – plus trained porters, you'll be in good hands, with one guide for every two trekkers.
  • Passing through vast grasslands, giant cacti fields and alpine meadows, all against dramatic mountain backdrops, the Marangu Route is popular for good reason.
  • Hike Kilimanjaro's climactic last stretch by lamplight and give yourself as much chance as possible to watch a sunrise over icefields from behind Africa’s highest peak.
  • We’re an official partner with the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project. Hike easier knowing that while our porters are taking care of you, there’s someone looking out for them.

Is this trip right for you?
  • Although no mountaineering experience is required, a good level of physical fitness is necessary to tackle Mt Kilimanjaro. You’ll need to be comfortable walking 6–8 hours uphill a day. The distances may not be long, but the altitude makes it harder than your average uphill hike. You can find our detailed guide to tackling Mt Kilimanjaro here https://www.intrepidtravel.com/au/theme/walking/kilimanjaro-trek.
  • The sky’s the limit! Sections of this trip take you above 2800 metres (9200 ft), where it is common to experience altitude sickness.
  • Temperatures at night can get very low when you're above 3500 metres, so clothing and a sleeping bag made for this kind of climate are essential. You can hire this at the beginning of your trip if you need, but make sure you speak to your travel agent or an Intrepid representative for details.
  • Your safety comes first. All our guides and trekking leaders have been trained by independent, UK-based medical specialists and are proficient in first aid. They also carry oxygen cylinders on all treks for emergency use.
  • You must be prepared to share the huts along this route with between 3 and 11 other people who may be of a different gender.
  • Hiking for several days without a shower can be tough – be prepared for some dust and dirt. A mask, wet wipes and face washer may become your best friends!
  • Some passengers on this trip may have been travelling together prior to the start of your trip. See what you're missing out on in the Serengeti & Kilimanjaro adventure – search trip code YGOMC on the Intrepid website for more information.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Map of Kilimanjaro: Marangu Route including Tanzania, United Republic Of

Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

Transport

Minibus

Accommodation

Hotel (2 nights), Mountain hut (5 nights)

Activities
  • Complimentary Sleeping Bag and walking pole hire ( must be requested at time of booking )
  • Mount Kilimanjaro - Trek Briefing
  • Mount Kilimanjaro - Return transfers from hotel to park gate
  • Mount Kilimanjaro - Porterage of 1 bag (9kg/20lb max)
  • Mount Kilimanjaro - Emergency oxygen and comprehensive first aid kits
  • Fully catered trek including National Park entrance fees, climbing fee, mountain huts & rescue services (5 days)
  • Mount Kilimanjaro - Services of experienced English speaking mountain guides (first-aid qualified) cooks and porters (a minimum of 1 guide to every 2)

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 2,3,4,5,6 (Mountain huts) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. A Self-Assessment Form is required for this trip. Your booking agent will provide you with this form at time of booking to fill out before arrival.
3. The cabins used during your trek are multishare for 4–12 people per cabin.
4. Parts of your trip go above 2800 meters (9200 feet) where it is common for travelers to experience some adverse health effects due to the altitude.
5. Please make sure you arrange your flights in order to arrive at the starting hotel before 4 pm on Day 1 in order to attend the very important pre-climb briefing and information session that is usually held before dinner.

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Reviews

5 out of 5 based on 70 reviews submitted.
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Anne Therese · Traveled August 2024
Excellent trip although tough physically and mentally, it’s a steep climb! The full crew of guides ( Rocky, Venti & Walter) and cook ( Nixon) and all the porters made this an amazing experience. If you are thinking of doing it then do it! Be prepared for it. Thank you
Review submitted 16 Aug 2024

Angela · Traveled July 2024
The Kilimanjaro trek was an absolutely superb week spent with a wonderful staff team and a super 6 excited to trek the might mountain. Kili was everything I hoped it would be and would bring to my life. So proud and delighted to have made the summit. Team work makes the dream work! Just wonderful. Huts were cool, food delicious and the level of care was great. Thoroughly recommend taking on this challenge!!!
Review submitted 16 Aug 2024

James · Traveled July 2024
We were well taken care of and fed by the entire crew. Incredible life experience all thanks to the efforts and hard work of everyone around us. Highly recommend it - a real challenge but so worth it!
Review submitted 03 Aug 2024

Megan · Traveled June 2024
Our trip with intrepid was incredible. I could not recommend it more. They think of every need and are so knowledgeable, considerate, kind, thoughtful, and caring. Book with them!
Review submitted 28 Jun 2024

Alice · Traveled June 2024
Cant recommend this trip enough. From the guides to the porters everyone was amazing and cared for our group with such attention.
Review submitted 28 Jun 2024
Kilimanjaro: Marangu Route
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EUR 2.741 €