7 days tour

Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Marangu Route

$ 2,464 .15 USD

Total price per person

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Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Marangu Route

This tour includes:

Guide

Certified mountain guide throughout, local representative, cook, porters.

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Moshi Womenโ€™s Cooperative Visit, Moshi Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. 5-day guided group trek up Mt Kilimanjaroโ€™s Marangu Route with local guides, cooks, and porters. All permits and fees. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Private minibus, trekking.

Meals

6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Hygieneprotocol

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Accommodation

Simple hotels (2 nts), mountain huts (4 nts).

Not included:

Flights

ยญInternational flights are not included.

Others

1. Please be aware that this particular trip, that being the Mt. Kilimanjaro Group Trek - Marangu Route (tour code DTKM), is very popular due to the fact that it is short, the gradient is not as steep and that the accommodation consists of huts as opposed to camping, thus making it less costlier than compared to other routes. It is a quicker ascent with less opportunity & time for acclimatisation. Although the Marangu Route has a reasonably high success rate, the quick ascent can be more demanding on some, it differs from person to person. With this in mind it is suggested that you research various trips offered by G Adventures before making your decision. 2. Single Travellers. We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin-share accommodation and tents with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price. 3. LUGGAGE COMPLICATIONS FLYING INTO KILIMANJARO: It occasionally happens that luggage on international flights into Kilimanjaro does not arrive. Please be aware that this may happen, especially if you have a tight connection, are flying with different airlines with a connection, have a last minute flight change or re-route, or fly from or connect through another African centre. Please be prepared and keep all important documentation and valuables on your person. As well we recommend a change of clothes in your hand luggage. If unfortunately this does happen, and your luggage does not arrive, you should be entitled to a limited initial compensation from your airline. In Kilimanjaro, the arrival of lost luggage normally takes between 48 and 72 hours after the initial planeโ€™s arrival. The airlines technically should be responsible to forward your luggage to you, to your hotel or elsewhere in Tanzania. You may find that you will be needed to start your trek and you still have not received your luggage. Considering that the customer service standards in Tanzania are different from home, and that we find that the airlines are not always pro-active in helping luggage in its care be reunited with its owner, it is recommended that you purchase or hire locally the needed items, and speak to your G Adventures representative to persist with your airline to retrieve your luggage. Once your luggage is retrieved, it should be able to be forwarded to you โ€“ depending where you are. Please note that any costs that you may incur for luggage retrieval or sending luggage are not the responsibility of G Adventures, though we will always strive to assist you in any way possible. You should always keep all receipts and documentation, and contact your airline or insurance provider for reimbursement. 4.YELLOW FEVER CERTIFICATE It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate upon entering the country visited. Please check in with your local health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area. 5. Flying through London-Heathrow to East Africa? Please note that regardless of the rules in other centres, travellers flying from, or connecting in, London-Heathrow are currently only permitted one carry-on piece of luggage and one small personal bag (purse, laptop-size bag, briefcase) on board on flights to Nairobi. If you arrive to the security gate with 2 pieces, you will be forced to check-in one of them, which may result in complications noted above. This policy is in place as of the time of writing, though local rules and regulations may indeed change. It is thus advisable to contact your airline directly for the most up-to-date information. 6. A limited supply of equipment is available to rent directly from your Moshi hotel, however the quality varies. Be sure to thoroughly check the quality of your rented gear and to ensure that it is in correct working order. Whenever possible you should endeavor to bring your own clothing and equipment. 7. The power supply in Tanzania is nominally 240VAC, 50hz. Variable voltage, spikes and sporadic, unexpected, unscheduled power cuts of varying duration can be expected. 8. For extra expenses at your hotel, cash or visa card are the only accepted form of payment. Please note however, there will be extra charges for using your credit card. As a result of this it is preferable to settle all expenses in cash. 9. Please read the Health and Safety section below for an important message on Physical Fitness and Altitude and Acclimatization. 10. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.Moshi - Lalasalama Spa & Beauty Aromatherapy Massage

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Optional

ยญOther activities and services not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Marangu Route

  • Day 1 Day 1: Moshi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Moshi

      Arrive at any time.
      Arrive in Moshi and head to the hotel. Attend a pre-departure meeting with the local guide to go over last minute details of the trip.

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

      Additional Notes: Please note: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable, to make alterations. On Day 1 of the tour you will be advised of any amendments.
  • Day 2 Day 2: Moshi/Mandara Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Moshi/Mandara Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Hike through the forested, lower slopes to Mandara escarpment.
      Most days the hiking will begin early in the morning, with hikes of around 5 to 6 hours. The guides will set a moderate pace, so as to allow for time to acclimatize to the altitude changes. Guides will continually repeat the words, โ€œpole poleโ€ (po-ly, po-ly), which means โ€œgo slowlyโ€ in Swahili.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Moshi to Marangu Gate 00:45 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
  • Day 3 Day 3: Mandara Huts/Horombo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Mandara Huts/Horombo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Hike through the heather and moorland zone to Horombo Hut.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
  • Day 4 Day 4: Horombo Huts/Kibo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Horombo Huts/Kibo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Proceed onto the Kilimanjaro Saddle, through a desertlike alpine zone, to Kibo Hut.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
  • Day 5 Day 5: Kibo Huts/Horombo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Kibo Huts/Horombo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Night hike to the summit via Stella Point. Appreciate the beautiful sunrise from the roof of Africa, then descend back to Horombo Hut.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - Kibo Hut to Summit
      - Summit to Horombo Huts Camp
  • Day 6 Day 6: Horombo Huts/Moshi (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Horombo Huts/Moshi (1B, 1L)

      Descend the mountain, passing through villages and plantations on the slopes en route to Moshi. Meet the mamas of the Moshi Womenโ€™s Cooperative, a G supported project, for a climbing ceremony.
      Transfer by shuttle bus to Moshi. Time to relax, take a shower, and celebrate with a drink. Cheers to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro! Before dinner, you will be welcomed and congratulated on your climb by the mamas of the Moshi Womenโ€™s Cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. They will present you with a gift and a certificate to remember all your efforts on the mountain.

      Opt to pre-book the Moshi Mamas Massage by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Marangu Gate to Moshi 00:45 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Horombo Huts Camp to Marangu Gate
      - Moshi Womenโ€™s Cooperative Visit

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Lalasalama Spa & Beauty Aromatherapy Massage
  • Day 7 Day 7: Moshi (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Moshi (1B)

      Depart at any time.
      Tour ends at approximately 8:00 am.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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