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5 Days – Marangu Route

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Start and end in Arusha
5.0 (1 review)
5 Days – Marangu Route - Samora Explorers Ltd

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arusha to Mandara Hut

    Arusha to Mandara Hut
    Start point
    Arusha, Tanzania (Pickup from your Hotel/Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through rainforest to Mandara Hut
    • Visit Maundi Crater
    Landmarks
    Marangu Gate
    Maundi Crater
    Mandara Hut
  3. Day 2

    Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

    Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through timberline and heath/moor zone to Horombo Hut
    Landmarks
    Horombo Hut
    Mawenzi
    Kibo
  4. Day 3

    Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

    Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Early evening meal)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through saddle plateau to Kibo Hut
    Landmarks
    Kibo Hut
    Last Water Point
  5. Day 4

    Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and back to Horombo Hut

    Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and back to Horombo Hut
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Warm meal after summit at Kibo Hut)

    Included Activities

    • Summit ascent to Uhuru Peak
    • Pass Hans Meyer Cave
    • Reach Gillman's Point at sunrise
    Landmarks
    Hans Meyer Cave
    Gillman's Point
    Uhuru Peak
  6. Day 5

    Horombo Hut to Arusha

    Horombo Hut to Arusha
    End point
    Arusha, Tanzania (Drop off at your Hotel/Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Warm lunch at Mandara Hut)

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Horombo Hut through heath/moor zone to Mandara Hut
    • Trek through rainforest to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate
    Landmarks
    Mandara Hut
    Kilimanjaro National Park Gate

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4.9 (13 reviews)
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    Wow! The Safari was amazing! The guide was very friendly, attentive and good. Also the food was very delicious!!! The...
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    Kim

    Asked on August 25th, 2023

    Could you let me know some more information about routes/pricing/joining a group for this trip?

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    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Samora Explorers LtdOperator•Written August 2023

      We don't have the group trekking on that day but if you would like you can do it as a private trekking. Would you like to do it as private trekking?

  • J

    Jan

    Asked on April 28th, 2023

    Is it possible for 3 days climb?

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    • Samora Explorers LtdOperator•Written April 2023

      Marangu route you can climb minimum 5 days. 3 days will be too tough for climbers.

    • J

      Jan

      Traveler•Written April 2023

      Would it still not be possible for experienced climbers?

    • Samora Explorers LtdOperator•Written April 2023

      The experienced climber can do it but with the same price as per 5 days. This is how the government charges per route.

    • J

      Jan

      Traveler•Written April 2023

      Is it possible for same price for 3 days?

    • Samora Explorers LtdOperator•Written April 2023

      I was checking the records of the Kilimanjaro short records, The short Kilimanjaro trekking like 3 days will not take you up to uhuru peak. This is because of the challenges of the mountain

    • J

      Jan

      Traveler•Written April 2023

      I was thinking of extending the dates to 4 days. Would 4 days be possible?

    • Samora Explorers LtdOperator•Written April 2023

      The minimum dates to Kilimanjaro trekking is 5 days that i can promise you can summit the peak

    • Samora Explorers LtdOperator•Written May 2023

      4 days you will be able to go on trekking

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    Tanya

    Asked on July 30th, 2019

    Is a single supplement mandatory?

    Single supplement
    • Samora Explorers LtdOperator•Written July 2019

      No, a single supplement is not mandatory on Samora Explorers Limited tours.

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    Christopher

    Asked on July 30th, 2019

    Are the tours fully-guided?

    Tour Details
    • Samora Explorers LtdOperator•Written July 2019

      All the tours are fully-guided as per the tour itinerary.

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    Jorge

    Asked on July 30th, 2019

    Are you able to book airport transfers?

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    • Samora Explorers LtdOperator•Written July 2019

      Samora Explorers Limited are able to organise airport transfers for you if you are arriving on the day the tour starts or leaving on the day the tour ends. To organise an airport transfer please contact our team of Travel Experts for further information.

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    Patricia

    Asked on July 30th, 2019

    Can you book pre or post accommodation?

    Accommodation
    • Samora Explorers LtdOperator•Written July 2019

      Samora Explorers Limited are able to organise pre and post accommodation for their customers. To organise a pre or post trip accommodation please contact our team of Travel Experts for further information.

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    Raymond

    Asked on July 30th, 2019

    Are travel documents provided?

    Tour Details
    • Samora Explorers LtdOperator•Written July 2019

      Once your booking has been finalised, you will receive the travel documents required for your tour 3 - 4 weeks prior to the tour departing.

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    Luis

    Asked on July 30th, 2019

    Is there a child discount?

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    Price / Availability
    • Samora Explorers LtdOperator•Written July 2019

      Generally, a child discount is applicable however it does depend on the age of the children, please contact our team of Travel Experts to see what discounts are available for you.

  • C

    Christine

    Asked on July 30th, 2019

    Are children allowed to travel on your tours?

    Age Range
    • Samora Explorers LtdOperator•Written July 2019

      Yes, families with children are allowed to travel on all Samora Explorers Limited trips, please contact our team of Travel Experts when booking your tour to see what discounts are applicable for your family.

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    Anna

    Asked on July 30th, 2019

    Is travel insurance mandatory?

    Travel Support
    • Samora Explorers LtdOperator•Written July 2019

      Travel insurance is not included in the tour cost however it is mandatory on all Samora Explorers Limited tours so you need to make sure you are adequately covered before travelling. If you have not already purchased insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free quote experience for you and more information can found on the following link - http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance.

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