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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

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Marangu Route

Mt Kilimanjaro climbing Marangu Route ,Trekking and Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at Mt Kilimanjaro National park. The Mount Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route climb, is the easiest and most popular. We highly recommend for young and old trekkers to Marangu Route – Mount Kilimanjaro climb. This route is the easiest and have the widest, most comfortable path to walk on and offer hut accommodation :Marangu route on Mt. Kilimanjaro, Marangu route info, climbing and hiking guide, maps via the Mandara, Horombo, Mawenzi, Kibo huts and camps.

What’s included


  • 2 way Shuttle bus transfer: Nairobi- Moshi – Nairobi or 2 way KIA transfers
  • 2 transfers from Moshi to Marangu park gate -return
  • 3 meals per day while trekking – Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
  • 5 days Kilimanjaro trek- Marangu
  • 4 nights accomodation in Huts while trekking Marangu
  • First and Last night accommodation at Keys Hotel hotel Moshi -Bed and Breakfast




  • All park entrance fees and government levies
  • English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
  • Porters- a maximum of 2 per client


  • Nairobi-Moshi

    Boards shuttle bus from Nairobi at 0800 hrs and proceed to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanajaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi).

  • Marangu Gate (1860 m/6100 ft) – Mandara Huts (2700m/8860 ft)

    Walking distance: 8 km/5 miles
    Walking time: 3-4 hours
    Altitude gain: 840 m/2760 ft

  • Mandara Huts – Horombo Huts (3700 m/12140 ft)

    Walking distance: 12 km/7.2 miles
    Walking time: 5-7 hours
    Altitude gain: 1000 m/3280 ft

  • Horombo Huts – Kibo Huts (4700 m/15420 ft)

    Walking distance: 9.5 km/5.7 miles
    Walking time: 5-7 hours
    Altitude gain: 1000 m/3280 ft

  • Summit attempt via Gilman’s Point (5700 m/18700 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m/19340 ft) and descent to Horombo Huts (3700 m/12200 ft)

    Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles ascent + 15 km/9.5 miles descent
    Walking time: 5-6 hrs + 1-2 hours up, 5-6 hours down (the overall walking time may vary from 10 – 16 hours)
    Altitude gain: 1000 m/ 3280 ft (Gilman’s Point) or 1195 m/3920 ft (Uhuru Peak)
    Descent: 2195 m/7200 ft

  • Horombo Huts – Marangu Gate-Keys Hotel

    Walking distance: 20 km/12.5 miles
    Walking time: 5 hours
    Descent: 1840 m/6040 ft

  • Departure

    After breakfast, depart for your next destination, which is optional, either:

    (a) The National Park (This can be arranged)
    (b) Kilimanjaro International Airport
    (c) Arusha Town
    (d) Nairobi via border town Namanga arriving at 6.30 Pm

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