Kilimanjaro Marangu Routes | Tanzania Trekking

Kilimanjaro Marangu Route, Tanzania

Six days on the southern side of Mount Kilimanjaro is all it takes to reach those snowy peaks. But can you handle the Marangu route?

The Marangu route is Kilimanjaro’ most popular trekking route because of its slightly shorter and more manageable path. The sleeping huts might have something to do with it too. There are no tents on the Marangu route you see, so if you’re more of a glamper than a camper, this one’s for you.

Whichever approach you take to reach the summit of the Roof of Africa, get ready to feel something hitherto unknown. Because there really is nothing like being 5,895m up among the clouds and saying, “World’s highest free-standing mountain? Completed it mate.”

The 64km-long route will certainly test your calves and your character but this is a challenge you’ll never forget. Is it time to tick Kilimanjaro off your Bucket List?

Don’t underestimate Kilimanjaro!

Mount Kilimanjaro has everything. Amazing scenery, a plethora of wildlife, a vast array of ecosystems and environments to trek through and, most importantly for you, a good success rate at the summit, Uhuru Peak.

But don’t be fooled into underestimating Kili.

She is a mountain, you know. And that means it’ll take some serious preparation to get yourself ready to scale this majestic monolith.

The odd childhood ramble isn’t going to help you here.

Start by making sure your walking boots are up to scratch, or getting some newbies well in advance of this adventure.

Then start training. While you do it, always wear the boots you’re planning to use on Kili, or you’ll mash your feet up on day 1. Not a good way to begin.

Treat yourself to plenty of long hikes before you head to Kilimanjaro, or join us at one of our famous boot camp training weekends in the run-up to your adventure. It’s all about building your fitness and setting yourself up for a successful summit attempt.

You don’t really want to go all that way and fail to reach the top, do you?

On the mountain herself, do everything you can to conserve energy. Bring a sleeping bag and under-mattress with the highest possible comfort rating to get a good night’s sleep after each day’s trek. And fuel up on the porridge, eggs and sausages that your porters will cook each morning before heading out.

You’ll enjoy each day’s trekking a whole lot more and you’ll have a much better shot at getting that all-important snap of you with your arms raised in triumph and a huge, satisfied smile on your face once you’ve successfully scaled Uhuru Peak.

Pics or it didn’t happen, right?

And who’d blame you if you wanted to see more of Tanzania once you’ve made it to the top of Kilimanjaro? Just ask if you fancy tacking on some amazing extensions to your adventure.

Now that you know how to prepare, check out the itinerary, chuck any questions you have in our direction, book your spot and get ready to tick an incredible experience off your Bucket List.

If you don’t do it now, will you ever?