6 days Mount Kilimanjaro group joining via Marangu route

This 6-day Mount Kilimanjaro group joining tour via the Marangu route This itinerary allows for an essential day of acclimatization at Horombo on the third day of the trek. While some may be tempted to complete the journey in 5 days and skip the acclimatization day, this decision can have adverse effects on reaching the summit. Therefore, it is advisable to allocate sufficient time for acclimatization to increase your chances of a successful climb. For a successful and enjoyable experience, we recommend following the Kilimanjaro, we recommend following the Kilimanjaro trekking Marangu route 6-day itinerary Marangu route 6-day itinerary

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overview 6 days Mount Kilimanjaro group joining via Marangu route

This 6-day Mount Kilimanjaro group joining via the Marangu route will take you as a group to explore Mountain Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa. Marangu route Known as the “Coca-Cola” route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well-established route. The Marangu route is the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope. It is also the only route that offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style accommodations. The minimum number of days required for this route is five, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that period is quite low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended when climbing Kilimanjaro using the Marangu route.

The price for 6 days of Mount Kilimanjaro group joining via the Marangu route starts from $1440 TO $1600 per/person, a single day is a general cost when you join the group the cost will be calculated and minimized it depends on the number of people in your group which include all park fees, all meals, professional guide, porters as well as rescue fees.

How to book 6 days Mount Kilimanjaro group joining via Marangu route

Book a 6-day Mount Kilimanjaro group joining via the Marangu route direct by emailing jaynevytours@gmail.com or WhatsApp number +255 678 992 599. our team will serve you on time.

The easiest 6 days group joining Mount Kilimanjaro climbing-Marangu route

  • Day 1-day 1: Marangu GATE (1879M) – MANDARA HUT (2720M)
  • Day 2 MANDARA HUT (2720M) – HOROMBO HUT (3720M)
  • Day 3 ACCLIMATIZATION DAY TO ZEBRA ROCKS (4020M) THEN BACK TO HOROMBO HUT (3700)
  • Day 4 HOROMBO HUT (3720M) – KIBO HUT (4700M)
  • Day 5 KIBO HUT (4700M) - UHURU PEAK (5895M) - HOROMBO HUT (3720M)
  • Day 6 HOROMBO HUT (3700M) - Marangu GATE (1879M) – TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL
6 days Mount Kilimanjaro group joining via Marangu route

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Day 1: Moshi to Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

The day will begin with a drive from Moshi town to Marangu gate, upon reaching the gate you will have to complete the national park formalities you will then start your hike from Marangu gate to Mandara hut which will take you 3 to 4hrs hike a distance of 8 kilometers reaching the hut, where you will meet your chef and porters made the food and your environment ready for your meals and rest.

On this day you will be walking through the rainforest where you can enjoy the view of the Maundi crater and see the eucalyptus trees, birds, and colobus monkeys.

3 to 4hrs a hiking of 8km distance

1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo hut

The day will be a hike of 5 to 6hrs through the moorland forest heading to Horombo hut, which is a distance of 12 kilometers.

On your hike for this day you will enjoy the view of Lobelias, groundsels, and the great view of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo, reaching the Horombo encampment.

2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Acclimatization day while staying at Horombo hut

For climbers via the Marangu route for 6 days will have this extra day different from that of the 5 days Kilimanjaro climb, which is a served day purposefully for adopting the altitude changes as you will be ascending to high altitude on the next day.

This is to increase the success rates for to the summit of the Uhuru peak. The day will be taking a hike up to Zebra Rock and then back to Horombo hut for lunch and continue relaxing and collecting some strength for the adventure itself ahead on the next day.

You will have to walk for a distance of 5 Kilometers up from Horombo to Zebra Rock and back to Horombo which will take a 4-hour hike to see some black and white rocks.

4hrs a hiking of 5km distance

Zebra Rocks 4020m/Horombo Hut 3700m

Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

The day will consist of 5 to 7 hours of walking through the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the two cones of Kibo and Mawenzi. It will be a walk for a distance of 9.5 kilometers reaching the Kibo hut as you will be walking through the desert you will enjoy the sight of the water stream and hardly any grass. Kibo hut will be your last ascending stop and overnight before your summit.

5 to 7hrs a hiking of 9.5km distance

3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft

Day 5: Summit and descend to Kibo then to Horombo

This is the day to be certified with the diploma of reaching the highest peak in Africa and the World’s highest freestanding Mountain peak.

The day starts at midnight leaving the Kibo hut to the summit on steep heavy scree or sometimes snow up to Gilman’s point which is on the crater rim and from Gilman’s you take a high ascend to Uhuru Peak “CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE REACHED THE HIGHEST PEAK IN AFRICA, THE UHURU PEAK OK Kilimanjaro MOUNTAIN”

Due to the weather you will not last long here you will take some photos at the signpost of the Uhuru point and start your descent through the Marangu route, where you will have a stop at the Kibo hut for your Lunch and trek down up to Horombo for your overnight stay and dinner.

6 to 8hrs Ascending distance of 6km and 15km descending to Horombo

4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3700m/12,200ft

Day 6: Horombo to Marangu gate and back to Moshi

The day will start with your morning breakfast at Horombo and take your trek down up to Marangu gate passing through the Mandara hut. Reaching the gate you will meet the porters already there with your luggage and the driver who will pick you up from the gate to Moshi town.

On your descent on this day you will be walking through the moorland and lush forest for 4 to 5hrs which is a distance of 20 Kilometers reaching the Marangu gate

Price inclusions and exclusions

Price inclusions for 6 days Mount Kilimanjaro group joining via Marangu route package

  • Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro airport with two-night accommodation in Moshi town (before and after Climb)
  • Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT
  • Transportation to & from the mountain gate (before and after climbing)
  • Professional mountain guides, chefs and porters
  • 3 meals daily with filtered water for all 6 climbing days
  • Approved fair wages for the mountain crew by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)

Price exclusions for 6 days Mount Kilimanjaro group joining via Marangu route package

  • Tanzania visa cost Items of a personal nature
  • Medical insurance, doctor for a group, personal medicine, and laundry services
  • Tips and gratitude for the mountain crew
  • Items of a personal nature such as the Mountain climbing equipment and the Portable flush toilet

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