Overview
Sleep in huts on the way up, and in a beach bungalow on the way down. The Marangu Route is the only Kilimanjaro route with dormitory huts, which makes it a good choice for climbers who would rather not camp. Afterwards, a short flight takes you to Zanzibar to recover on the island.
You get a night in historic Stone Town, then three nights on the north coast at Nungwi, with optional snorkelling and a sunset dhow cruise.
Who it suits
This trip is best for
- Climbers who prefer huts to tents
- Trips that end with rest, not more driving
- Couples and friends celebrating the summit
Itinerary
Day-by-day plan
Day 1Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport
- Moshi
- Overnight: Lodge in Moshi
- Meals: Dinner
Airport pickup, kit check and a briefing with your lead guide.
Day 2–7Marangu climb to Uhuru Peak
- Kilimanjaro
- Overnight: Mandara, Horombo and Kibo huts
- Meals: All meals
Six days on the hut route, with an extra acclimatisation day at Horombo. The route page has every hut and altitude.
Day 8Fly to Zanzibar, Stone Town
- Stone Town
- Overnight: Boutique hotel in Stone Town
- Meals: Breakfast
Short flight to the island. Evening walk through the old town and the Forodhani food market.
Day 9–11Nungwi beach
- Nungwi
- Overnight: Beach bungalow
- Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Three slow days on the north coast. Optional snorkelling at Mnemba and a sunset dhow cruise.
Day 12Fly home from Zanzibar
- Zanzibar
- Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your flight home.
The climb
Your Marangu climb
Your climb follows our full Marangu Route itinerary: 6 days, a 85% summit rate and the same guides, oxygen and twice-daily health checks. See every camp, altitude and walking time on the route page.
Group dates
Join a group climb, then your zanzibar
Marangu · 6 days
$2,090
Reserve · $200 deposit for Marangu · 6 daysThe price
What's included
Included
- Airport and island transfers
- All park, hut and rescue fees
- Certified mountain guides, cook and porters paid fair wages
- All meals on the mountain
- Pulse-oximeter health checks twice a day, emergency oxygen
- Flight from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar
- 1 night in Moshi, 1 in Stone Town, 3 on the beach
Not included
- International flights and Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance with high-altitude cover (required)
- Tips for the mountain crew and safari guide
- Drinks other than water, tea and coffee
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