Marangu
6 days 5 nights marangu itinerary route and 5 days safari in parks - PRICE $8,850
Overview
This journey consists of a trek from the exotic Marangu Gate to the awe-inspiring Mandara Hut
- The elevation is estimated to be from6,000 feet to 9,000 feet
- The total distance covered will be 8 km/5 miles
- The duration of the hike will be between 3-6hours
- This trek will be in the Rain Forest
Before starting your journey, take the Marangu Gate to the trek’s starting point. The trek then ascends a beautiful tropical rainforest to reach Mandara Hut. Upon reaching the Marangu Gate, take a break to visit the jungle to see the exotic blue monkeys.
Itinerary
TREKKING 1
This journey consists of a trek from the exotic Marangu Gate to the awe-inspiring Mandara Hut
- The elevation is estimated to be from 6,000 feet to 9,000 feet
- The total distance covered will be 8 km/5 miles
- The duration of the hike will be between 3-6 hours
- This trek will be in the Rain Forest
The trek starts at the Marangu Gate and goes through the rainforest to reach Mandara Hut. The highlight of the journey is seeing the unique animals that live in the region. The trek begins with an ascent to a beautiful tropical rainforest. The highlight of the journey is seeing the animals that live in the area.
TREKKING 2
- This journey consists of a trek from the exotic Mandara Hut to the awe-inspiring Horombo Hut
- The elevation is estimated to be from 8,000 feet to 13,000 feet
- The total distance covered will be 7 miles
- The duration of the hike will be between 5-7 hours
- This trek will be in the Rain Forest
We begin our day by continuing through the forest until the trail leads passengers to an elevated moorland. Here, passengers will get the opportunity to witness the inspiring views of the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, two peaks of Kilimanjaro that are highly popular among tourists.
TREKKING 3
- This journey consists of a trek from the exotic Horombo Hut to the awe-inspiring Mawenzi Ridge
- The elevation is estimated to be from 12,000 feet to 15,000 feet
- The total distance covered will be 5 km/3 miles
- The time taken to hike the distance is estimated to be2-3 hours
- This trek will be in the Rain Forest
- This journey consists of a trek from the exotic Mawenzi Ridge to the awe-inspiring Horombo Hut
- The elevation is estimated to be from 12,000 feet to 14,000 feet
- The total distance covered will be5 km/3 miles
- The duration of the hike will be between 1-2 hours
- This trek will be in the Rain Forest
This is an additional day meant for acclimatization to give visitors a chance to hike on Mawenzi Ridge. This unique ridge allows members to get a once-in-a-lifetime view of Mawenzi and Kibo. After spending a few moments exploring the area, we head back to Horombo Hut.
TREKKING 4
- This journey consists of a trek from the exotic Horombo Hut to the awe-inspiringKibo Hut
- The elevation is estimated to be from 12,000ft to 16,000 ft
- The total distance covered will be 6 miles
- The time taken to hike the distance is estimated to be 5-7hours
- This trek will be in the Alpine Desert
On day 4, visitors get to climb through the dessert located between Kibo and Mawenzi. Our camp, Kibo Hut, is found at the end of the crater wall located in Kibo. Once we rest here, enjoy an early dinner and make necessary preparations for the summit day.
TREKKING 5
- This journey consists of a trek from the exotic Kibo Hut to the awe-inspiring Uhuru Peak
- The elevation is estimated to be from 15,000 ft to 20,000 ft
- The total distance covered will be4 miles
- The time taken to hike the distance is estimated to be6-8 hours
- This trek habitat will bethe Arctic
- This journey consists of a trek from the exotic Uhuru Peak tothe awe-inspiring Horombo Hut
- The elevation is estimated to be from 19,000ft to 13,000 ft
- The total distance covered will be16 km/10 miles
- The time taken to hike the distance is estimated to be4-5 hours
- This trek will be in the Rain Forest
We start with an ascent of around 18,700 feet. It can be very cold and windy. During this time, we take frequent breaks and hike steadily. The harsh weather conditions make it difficult to climb the mountain. During this time, we take short breaks and enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the mountain.
TREKKING 6
- This journey consists of a trek from the exotic Horombo Hut tothe awe-inspiring Marangu Gate
- The elevation is estimated to be from 12,000ft to 7,000 ft
- The total distance covered will be20 km/12 miles
- The time taken to hike the distance is estimated to be 3-6hours
- This trek will be in the Rain Forest
On our last day, we trek through the rainforest to the Marangu Gate. We collect our Summit Certificates.
SAFARI DAY 1
ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, your driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive to Tarangire National Park. This reserve features savannah, bush, and seasonal marshes.
Tarangire is home to a variety of animals, such as zebras, buffaloes, and wildebeests. From the open roof of your vehicle, you can see the landscape and hear the animals.
SAFARI DAY 2
KARATU – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
The drive to the southern portion of the Serengeti begins at mid-morning. The park’s plains are populated by different types of animals, including lions, hyenas, and zebras. The highlight of this region is the yearly migration of the wildebeests and the thousands of tourists that visit the area.
SAFARI DAY 3
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO CONSERVATION
The journey to the park gate will allow you to enjoy more game viewing. As you enter the area, you can also see the Maasai Boma, which are the traditional inhabitants of the region.
SAFARI DAY 4
NGORONGORO CRATER – ARUSHA
On this trip, you will explore the collapsed volcano, which is home to over 25,000 animals, including the Big Five: lions, elephants, rhinos, and hyenas. Afterward, you will drive back to town and enjoy lunch at the Hippo Pool.
SAFARI DAY 5
DEPARTURE DAY
On this day, your driver will then transfer you to the airport so that you can catch your flight to Zanzibar.

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