Marungu Trek

* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.

* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.

Additional Info

Please note that single travellers are required to pay a single supplement when booking. Please indicate this at the time of requesting this tour.

The Marangu Route
The Marangu route takes 5 days and taking a route from the south-east side of the mountain is the easiest and shortest route to Kilimanjaro’s summit. The trail approaches from the south side of Mawenzi and passes near two view points at Maundi Crater, before heading up through rain forests and moorland to heathland and moonscape at higher elevation. The final push to the top takes you to famous Gillman’s Point and onto Uhuru at 5895m
Because of its relative ease compared to other routes the Marangu Route is the most popular and has the best facilities. This is the only route with the comforts of solar-powered sleeping huts and comfortable beds at every camp. The huts are communal, with each bunk having a foam mattress and pillow. There are 60 beds at both Mandara and Kibo huts and 120 beds at Horombo hut. Mealtimes are often shared with other groups from all over the world, providing lively and energetic mealtimes. Bathrooms and running water are available at the lower two huts and basic latrines are available at Kibo Camp.

ACCOMMODATION:
Pre and post trek – A local hotel with bar, restaurant and swimming pool, twin share rooms with en-suite facilities.
Kili trek – Multi-share mountain huts with bunk beds, mattress and pillow (4 nights)

TRANSPORT:
Mini bus, foot.

MEALS:
Meals included are – Breakfast (B) x6, Lunch (L) x5 Dinner (D) x4
On the mountain, meals are prepared by the trek cook. If you have any dietary requirements, please ensure you tell Acacia when you book.

OPERATOR:
This tour is operated by a respected local tour operator. You will benefit from their extensive local knowledge and enthusiasm as well as helping Acacia support local businesses in Africa.

TAILOR YOUR TREK:
Once you have decided which route you want to trek, you can then tailor your booking to your requirements. Our basic trek starts/finishes in Moshi, however if you feel that it is more cost effective to fly into Nairobi, in neighbouring Kenya, you can book one of the regular daily shuttles services to Moshi. If you also have time, we recommend that you select the extra acclimatisation day to increase your chances to reaching the summit. This must be selected at the time of booking and cannot be added whilst on the mountain. Once completed the trek you have the option to head on safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater or take a short domestic flight (not included) to beautiful Zanzibar for a 4 day Island break.