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3 days
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The Marangu Route 3 Days Trekking Route is used by nearly 50% of all climbers who visit Mount Kilimanjaro and provides comfortable mountain huts with solar power lighting that you will be able to stay in if you wish.
Although the trail is busy, the views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the lands around it are beautiful and as each day of walking progresses through a different climate zone you will enjoy a fantastic experience that very few people will have the opportunity to do. The Marangu Route 3 Days is suitable for beginners or those who are short of time but still wish to experience the beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro and Tanzania. The trip takes 3 days of climbing and 2 overnight stays.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Accommodations
Huts
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
After breakfast at the lodge, we will transfer straight to the gate. After completing the entrance formalities at the National Park gate (1,830 m.). We then climb up through attractive and un-spoilt forest to reach the clearing containing the Mandara Huts (2,700 m.). Hiking time: 3-5hrs Meals: Hot lunch and dinner.
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Accommodations
Huts
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
The first part of the walk is a steep ascent through rain forest, but the path soon opens out onto grassy moorland and in clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks. We climb steadily through the moorland zone, containing giant heather and occasional stands of groundsel, eventually we reach the hut complex at Horombo (3,720 m.) Hiking time: 6-7hrs Meals: Breakfast, Hot lunch and Dinner.
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
After breakfast at Horombo Camp, we retrace our steps with a pleasant moorland walk to Mandara and then a lovely forest walk that returns us to the National Park Gates. Hiking time: 7-8hrs Meals: Breakfast, Hot lunch
Options
Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking Adventure
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Guides, Cook salaries and Park fees
18% Government taxes
Park fees, Rescue fees, camping fees or hut fees
Accommodation in a hotel
Personal items (e.g. cameras, visa, travel insurance); alcoholic drinks;
Tips $10 a day for porter,$15 a day for cook & $25 a day for guide divided by everyone in a group.
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip, would recommend!
Trail18263864480,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Marangu route. I liked that the trip was flexible and we had a chance to choose if we wanted to have extra day to rest or go streight to the top. Also coming down it was flexible in which hut we wanted to stay for the last night. We had the best guides, August and Judy, and team to support us. They made sure we were safe, taken cared of and had the best trip. They provided us with things we were missing during the hike, like hot water bottle. Without them I wouldn't have made it to the summit. Food was great and there was always enought of it.
Once in a lifetime experience
Sightseer01365154888,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our group had an amazing experience! Our guides Hilary and Swebert were amazing! The porters and our chef James did an amazing job. They were professional and truly cared about the groups wellbeing and success! I highly recommend!
Mount Kilimanjaro and Safari
nikosiamas45,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend Roving Africa Safari! They have very experienced and knowledgeable guides. My group did a Kilimanjaro hike and safari and they were both amazing experiences.
Wonderful trip
lanced648,Aug 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing trip to the summit of Kilimanjaro! It was safe, reliable, with great company. The next time I do a trip to Kili, Roving Africa will be my choice
Memorable experiences with local guides that knew what they were doing.
962trevoro,Oct 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had memorable experiences visiting Lake Chala and visiting villages near Marangu. The guides were local people who had deep insights in to the local cultures and practices. My experience with Organiser, Suleman, was excellent. He was always helpful, honest, transparent and went beyond expectations eg organising a cheap SIM card without hassle! The fees were modest and I’d highly recommend this organization.
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