Marangu Route — 6 Days

Although Mount Kilimanjaro is accessible year-round, most climbers opt for the dry seasons—from December through March and from June to October. In fact, many believe that January, February, and September offer the most favorable conditions for an ascent.

Each day, expert camp porters set up and take down your mountain camps. You’ll sleep in durable, double-occupancy all-weather tents with full-ground pads to keep both you and your belongings dry. Every camp is equipped with private toilet tents, solar-lit dining tents complete with tables and chairs, and basins of hot water for washing.

Kilimanjaro treks typically range from five to eight days. To prioritize acclimatization and increase summit success, we generally recommend a minimum of six days. The specific duration varies by route and can be found on our ‘Kilimanjaro Trekking’ page. Custom itineraries with longer durations are also available. The total trekking distance ranges from approximately 53 to 73 kilometers, depending on the chosen route. Extending the trek by adding extra days significantly aids acclimatization, improving your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak. For instance, while the Marangu route is often completed in five days, we extend it to six for a safer and more comfortable experience.

We are. We are not agents for anybody, but run the treks ourselves through our own registered Tanzanian local company

You will receive an exact itinerary when you send us an inquiry. In the meantime, you can read a summary of each of the treks by visiting our Routes up Kilimanjaro section. You can also find detailed day-by-day descriptions and detailed day-by-day route maps of each of the trails in the itinerary document, which you will receive for free when you book a trek through us.

Prior to the climb, you’ll enjoy an acclimatization day with wildlife viewing and nature walks. Trekking through the rain forest, you’re likely to spot black-and-white Colobus monkeys, tropical birds and more.

The treks will be led by a local guide whom we have hand-picked because of their knowledge, expertise and experience on the mountain. We have an advantage here: because of the many years we have been working on the mountain and the number of times we have climbed it, so we are able to employ only those guides who meet our very stringent criteria. We employ only those who demonstrate excellent knowledge of the mountain, first-rate safety records, brilliant leadership skills and routinely provide wonderful care and attention towards all climbers to ensue their trek is a safe and enjoyable one.

The maximum number of people on the trek is eight. Occasionally this may stretch to nine or ten if, for example, there are already 6 people booked on the trek and a group of four want to join. On the rare occasion where this happens we will contact those already booked on the trek to see if they have any objection to the group size to grow above eight.

We aim to keep the size of the public groups to a minimum. That said, if you are a single, private group, then there is no problem accommodating you whatever the size of the group, as of course, you will be aware before arriving in Tanzania of the number of people you will be trekking with.

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Our prices are quoted in US dollars, as this is the standard currency for most of our operating costs. However, we’re happy to accept a variety of other currencies, including British pounds (GBP), euros (EUR), Canadian dollars (CAD), Australian dollars (AUD), and more. If you prefer to pay in a different currency, just let us know—we’ll be glad to assist.

We advise you to spend at least one full day in Tanzania before beginning your trek. Arriving by plane one day and then climbing the next is not the best way to begin a trek.

The minimum age limit set by Kilimanjaro National Park for children trekking to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro is 10 years old.

You will have one lead guide and an assistant guide for 2-3 climbers. For 4-6 climbers, you will have one lead guide and 2 assistant guides. For 7-8 climbers, you will have one lead guide and 3 assistant guides. For 9-10 climbers, you will have one lead guide and 4 assistant guides.

You will need a passport that is valid at least six months beyond your dates of travel with an entry or re-entry visa, duly endorsed.

There are no charging stations on Mount Kilimanjaro. We recommend bringing Power Banks and spare batteries. There are charging ports in our safari vehicles.

Yes, it is expected and much appreciated. The amount depends on the number of days, but can range from $150 and $300 per hiker. Tips are pooled and shared amongst the crew. Bring US dollar bills.

None, but previous hiking or climbing experience will help. You need to be fit and healthy and have a good pair of worn-in hiking boots. The fitter you are the more you are likely to enjoy it.

Highly-trained chefs prepare three hot nutritious meals daily, as well as trail snacks and afternoon tea each day. You’ll eat all your meals in a solar-lit dining tent with your fellow trekkers and head guide. Delicious Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Lactose-free, Dairy-free, Allergen-free, Diabetic-friendly, Low-carb / Keto, Low-sodium, Halal, Kosher, Jain, Seventh-day Adventist, Rastafarian (Ital), Pescatarian, Flexitarian, Locavore and other specialty meals can be provided (with advance request). We’re happy to send you a sample menu—just ask!

The number of trekking hours per day on Kilimanjaro varies depending on the route and the specific day’s itinerary. Generally, you can expect to trek for 4 to 7 hours on most days. However, summit day and descent days can be significantly longer. Specifically: • Typical Trekking Days: Expect 4-7 hours of hiking. – Summit Day: This is the most challenging day, often involving 10 to 15 hours of trekking, including the ascent and initial descent. – Descent Days: Some descent days can also be longer, potentially reaching 8 to 10 hours, especially on routes with long descents. It’s important to remember that these are estimates, and the actual trekking time can be influenced by factors like your pace, weather conditions, and the specific route you choose.

Your Kilimanjaro dream climb is entirely your own to design. We will work with you to customize exactly the triumphant Tanzanian mountainous quest experience you want. You go with the people you choose. You leave on whatever day you wish. You decide on your preferred route option, pace, and the number of days you will take. Read More