6 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Leisure
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 6 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Leisure worth booking?
6 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Leisure is a 144-hour experience in Moshi, Tanzania, from $1821 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 144 hours
- From
- $1821 per person
Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world. Most climbers reach the crater rim with little more than a walking stick, proper clothing and determination. An
What you get
About this experience
Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world. Most climbers reach the crater rim with little more than a walking stick, proper clothing and determination. And those who reach Uhuru Point, the actual summit, or Gillman’s Point on the lip of the crater, will have earned their climbing certificates. And their memories. But there is so much more to Kili than her summit. The ascent of the slopes is a virtual climatic world tour, from the tropics to the Arctic. Even before you cross the national park boundary (at the 2,700m contour), the cultivated foot slopes give way to lush montane forest, inhabited by elusive elephant, leopard, buffalo, the endangered Abbot’s duiker, and other small antelope and primates. Higher still lies the moorland zone, where a cover of giant heather is studded with otherworldly giant lobelias.
What's included
Included
- National Park entrance, accommodation and camping fees.
- Crisis management apparatus – VHF 2-way mobile phone, basic first aid kit and an on call vehicle.
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on day 1-5 and breakfast & Lunch on day 6 of your trip.
- All food and catering equipment – breakfasts, lunches (packed when necessary) and evening meals
- Lunch
- Luggage allowance for your main bag that will be carried by a porter, up to max. 15 kg.
- Cook and adequate porters to carry both trip provisions and client’s private bags.
- Dinner
- Accommodation as detailed on the itinerary.
- Breakfast
- Free storage of excess baggage not required on the mountain hike.
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters.
- All Park fees, Rescue fees, Huts fees, and 18% VAT on tour fees and service.
- Filtered water throughout the trek.
- Access to emergency oxygen and first aid kit.
- Kilimanjaro certificate for your successful summit attempt.
- Pre and Post hotel before and the next day after trek -Can be arranged upon request at an extra cost
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate.
- 3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs of your personal gear.
- Pick up and drop off at Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Special dietary requirements are catered for with prior arrangements at no extra cost.
Not included
- Travel and personal accident insurance.
- Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines.
- Personal Mountain equipment
- Expenditure on alcoholic drinks, souvenirs and other personal items.
- Optional excursions not detailed in the itinerary.
- Extra costs incurred in case of own intentional change of itinerary while already on trek.
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra (US$100 per toilet + toilet tent)
- Mountain gears + Sleeping bag (can be rented, please ask us at the time of the booking).
- Inoculations and personal insurance and all other services that are not mentioned as included.
- The minimum amount is 15 USD per guide, 10 USD per cook and 10 USD per porter, all are per day.
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Kim'zebra Adventures & Safaris
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- not recommended for lung problem
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for 6 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Leisure. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Professional and excellent tour operator! Treated us like family from start to finish
Me and my 15 friends climbed Kilimanjaro and we all together with other 8 people who we joined made a successful and cheer summit. We got a recommendation to climb with Kim’zebra Adventures & Safaris from a friend mind who climbed with this marvelous Tanzanian local company. We all completed 7-day Lemosho route on Kilimanjaro and surely we had such amazing and remarkable trip and climb that was led by our super guide, Mike. We cannot say enough good things about Mike and his team of other guides Benson, David and Hamisi, assistance guide, cooks, and porters coordinated. Mike is a guide like none other: humble, experienced, kind, and safe. He seems to know the mountain like his sitting room and knows everyone that we came across while climbing. We were well prepared based on the materials that had been sent to us before and chose our route based on acclimatization; we did also take acetazolamide. When we met Mike for our briefing the night before our climb started, he informed us that he had previously summited Kilimanjaro more than 180 times. We knew we were in good hands. But more than this, he led our group of staff and made it clear that they were not our porters, they were our supporters and that is the protocol of a company. And it was like this the entire trip. David was our lead cook and we were stunned by the great food and ongoing presence of fresh fruit, great homemade soups, and other treats like chicken, spaghetti, and banana fritters. The food was plentiful and excellent, never eaten in my entire life like I did. Summit night was challenging, but with Mike, David and Hamisi, it was memorable and successful. Sunrise at the top of Kilimanjaro was clear and spectacular. Our celebration at the end was loads of fun. Other notables were the nice toilet tent (definitely go for this) coordinated by Daniel and how our team welcomed us to camp each day with cheers, handshakes, and songs. HAKUNA MATATA and also taught us a cool say “poa kichick kama ndizi kwenu fridge” meaning “cool like banana in fridge” We really felt that not only was the climb exciting, but our time getting to know our team was a particularly special part of our experience, the songs always lifted our spirits and spurred us on . Mike and all our supporters, thank you for making this a successful and very special family experience. I would confidently recommend Kim’zebra Adventures & Safaris Ltd and this same amazing team lead by Mike for any Kilimanjaro adventure. We rented sleeping bags (Coleman Sylvester, heavy but warm and comfortable) from local store. Its 10/10 for this company since arrival day at Airport, briefing with managing Daniel was very helpful in getting us started right.
Response from the operator: We are happy to learn that you had a great time. Our team feel motivated to even work harder to make our services exceptional. Thanks and we welcome you again. Kind Regards Alice Smith Director and sales
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Good to know
- Duration
- 144 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1821 to $2819
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Kim'zebra Adventures & Safaris, who run 3 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.1.
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6 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Leisure: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Moshi.
How much does 6 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Leisure cost?
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Prices start at $1821 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Moshi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 6 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Leisure take?
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Plan for about 144 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Moshi is not rushed.
Is 6 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Leisure worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in Moshi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 6 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Leisure?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is 6 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Leisure suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 144-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 6 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Leisure?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Moshi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Moshi and add a light layer if any part of the 144-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 6 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Leisure start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Moshi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Moshi?
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On Outty we rank every Moshi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Materuni Waterfall, Coffee Tour and Picnic Hot Lunch, Kilimanjaro climb by Lemosho Route (7-day), Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Moshi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Moshi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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