Marangu Route
A shared-hut Kilimanjaro journey through Mandara, Horombo and Kibo, returning down the same side of the mountain.
Sunset Tours & Safaris / TanzaniaYour mountain.
Your mountain.
Your kind of journey.
From Kilimanjaro camping routes to shared huts and a Mount Meru climb, find the walking experience that suits you. Plan directly with Sunset's local team.
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Your mountain journeyChoose the pace that suits you
Begin with what matters to youA route that fits
A route that fits
the way you travel.
Some travellers want a longer camping journey through changing landscapes. Others prefer shared huts, or have time for a shorter mountain holiday. Start with the experience you want and the days you can allow.
Our local team brings more than 15 years in tourism to your planning conversation. We will help you compare routes, explain the mountain days and work through the accommodation and travel arrangements.
Choose an itinerary to explore below, or send an enquiry if you would like help narrowing the options.
Kilimanjaro camping journeys
Find your trail.
7 days · Mountain trek
7-Day Machame Route
A seven-day Kilimanjaro camping trek with a separate night at Karanga before Barafu, plus hotel nights around the climb as listed in your package.
From $1,800per person · 2–4 travellers
View itinerary6 days · Mountain trek
6-Day Machame Route
A shorter Machame itinerary, combining the Barranco-to-Barafu section into one day. Compare the pace carefully with the seven-day option.
From $1,700per person · 2–4 travellers
View itinerary8 days · Mountain trek
8-Day Lemosho Route
An eight-day western approach to Kilimanjaro, with separate nights at Shira 1 and Shira 2, followed by the southern route through Barranco and Karanga.
From $2,010per person · 2–4 travellers
View itinerary7 days · Mountain trek
7-Day Lemosho Route
A seven-day Lemosho itinerary combining the walk across Shira 1 and Shira 2 into one longer stage. Arrival day is separate from the seven mountain days.
From $1,970per person · 2–4 travellers
View itinerary5 days · Mountain trek
5-Day Marangu Route
The five-day hut-based Kilimanjaro route via Mandara, Horombo and Kibo. This is a compressed itinerary without an extra acclimatisation day at Horombo.
From $1,500per person · 2–4 travellers
View itinerary6 days · Mountain trek
6-Day Marangu Route
A six-day Marangu climb with shared hut accommodation and an additional day at Horombo for a walk towards Mawenzi Ridge.
From $1,650per person · 2–4 travellers
View itinerary9 days · Mountain trek
9-Day Northern Circuit Route
A longer Kilimanjaro camping journey around the northern slopes, passing Moir, Buffalo and Third Cave before approaching the summit from School Hut.
From $2,430per person · 2–4 travellers
View itineraryA different overnight style
Prefer mountain huts?
Marangu follows a hut-based route on Kilimanjaro's southeastern side. Compare the five-day schedule with the six-day itinerary, which includes an additional acclimatisation day at Horombo.
Mount Meru also uses mountain huts. Its three- and four-day schedules differ most in the final descent: the shorter version combines the summit attempt with a longer journey back to the gate.
Hut accommodation changes the sleeping arrangements, but does not remove the demands of altitude or summit day. Choose the schedule as carefully as the overnight style.
Explore hut-based climbs
Mount Meru
A forest-to-ridge climb in Arusha National Park, with nights at Miriakamba and Saddle huts.
More routes to considerKeep your
Keep your
options open.
Rongai offers a northern approach to Kilimanjaro. Umbwe has a steep, direct beginning that calls for a careful conversation about experience and pace. Shira reaches the western plateau from a higher starting point.
If one of these routes interests you, tell our mountain team why. We can explain the approach and help you compare it with the available itinerary choices.
Read our Kilimanjaro route guide for a clear overview of all seven ascent routes.
Bring the holiday togetherBefore the climb.
Before the climb.
After the summit.
Share your arrival plans and where you would like to stay before the trek. Your proposal brings together the mountain itinerary, accommodation, transfers and equipment arrangements for your party.
After the climb, allow time to rest. A private safari, Materuni visit or another day trip can turn your mountain holiday into a broader Tanzania journey.
Tell us the people travelling, your preferred dates and any dietary or equipment needs. We will help you shape a trip that makes sense from arrival to departure.
Before you decideYour questions,
Your questions,
answered.
Have something else on your mind? Tell us when you enquire.
How do I choose a trekking package?
Start with your time available, hiking experience and preferred overnight style. We can help you compare the actual walking days and shape a proposal around your party.
Are arrival days included in the route duration?
The named route duration refers to mountain days. Your proposal sets out arrival arrangements, hotel nights and transfers separately so you can plan your flights.
Do all routes use tents?
No. Marangu uses shared huts and Mount Meru uses mountain huts. Machame, Lemosho and the Northern Circuit are camping journeys.
Can I combine two mountains?
Tell us which climbs interest you. We can discuss a Meru and Kilimanjaro journey, including the time between climbs and the overall walking commitment.
How do I receive a proposal?
Send your preferred dates, party size and the routes you are considering. Our local team will work through the options with you and prepare a personal proposal.
Kilimanjaro climbing pricesChoose your route.
Choose your route.
Plan your party.
USD per person. Rates apply to the stated number of travellers in your party.
| Route | 2-4 travellers | 1 traveller |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Marangu | $1,500 | $1,580 |
| 6-Day Marangu | $1,650 | $1,750 |
| 6-Day Machame | $1,700 | $1,800 |
| 7-Day Machame | $1,800 | $1,900 |
| 7-Day Lemosho | $1,970 | $2,150 |
| 8-Day Lemosho | $2,010 | $2,390 |
| 6-Day Umbwe | $1,700 | $1,750 |
| 6-Day Rongai | $1,770 | $1,950 |
| 7-Day Rongai | $1,960 | $2,050 |
| 9-Day Northern Circuit | $2,430 | $2,520 |
For five or more climbers, ask your local team for a personal quotation.
A conversation with your local guide
Make it your journey.
Tell us a little about your trekking journey. We will help you explore the options and prepare a personal proposal for your party.