5-Day Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route Tour

Package Overview

Marangu Road. The oldest and most well-known route on Kilimanjaro is the Marangu route, sometimes referred to as the "Coca-Cola" route. The only route that substitutes dormitory-style sleeping huts for camping is this one. It is distinct in that its permanent huts offer additional comfort. The Coca-Cola Route also offers breathtaking views of the Mawenzi and Kibo summits of Kilimanjaro! The 5-day routes are ideal for seasoned hikers, but the 6-day itineraries are also available on the Marangu Route. If this is your first climb, the 6-day Marangu Route plan is better because it allows for more time for acclimatization. Climbers of Kilimanjaro on Marangu can anticipate a nice 64-kilometer (40-mile) walk that will lead to a 92% success rate for the longer program.

HIGHLIGHTS
Day 0; Arrival in Arusha or Moshi
Day 1; Kilimanjaro Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Day 2; Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Day 3; Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Day 4; Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
Day 5; Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Arusha/Moshi

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : ARRIVAL TO MOSHI/ARUSHA

  When you arrive, our transferring driver will meet you and take you to the waiting car so you may load your bags before driving you to the hotel in Moshi or Arusha. You will receive a briefing regarding the trek for the following day after settling into the hotel, and your mountain guide will then inspect your equipment. You can spend the remainder of the day touring Arusha or Moshi town or lounging by the pool.
  
  KILIMANJARO MARANGU GATE TO MANDARA HUT
  
  Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft.
  Distance: 8km/5 mi.
  Hiking Time: 3-4 hours.
  Habitat: Montane Forest.
  Meals: Full Board
  
  You will meet your porters, chefs, and guides at your Accommodation prior to beginning the climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Following gate registration, you will follow a small track through the evergreen rainforest. You will eat a picnic lunch at Kisambioni, the halfway point of the journey, before continuing on through the rainforest. Mandara Hut is your last stop of the day, where you may take in views of Taveta's landscapes to the east and Mawenzi Peak to the northwest. You will have fantastic vistas if the skies are clear. The A-frame Mandara Hut has beds with mattresses for a restful night's sleep and can hold up to 70 guests.

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• Day 2 : MANDARA HUT TO HOROMBO HUT

  Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft.
  Distance: 12km/7.5 mi.
  Hiking Time: 5-6 hours.
  Habitat: Heathland.
  Meals: Full Board.
  Accommodation: Horombo Hut
  
  We will start our trek to Horombo Hut after breakfast. As we travel over the stony desert plain known as the moorland of Mount Kilimanjaro, which is home to succulent plants, the scenery will drastically alter. During the hike, we will pause at Kambi ya Taabu for a picnic lunch. You will get the chance to take in breath-taking views of the Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks if the weather is clear. Around 3:00 pm, we anticipate arriving at the Horombo Huts, where you can unwind for the day. Popular and regarded as the greatest huts on Mount Kilimanjaro are the Horombo Huts. With space for up to eight people, these compact A-frame huts offer cozy accommodations for hikers ascending, descending, or acclimating. A maximum of 120 hikers and porters can be accommodated.

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• Day 3 : HOROMBO HUT TO KIBO HUT

  Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft.
  Distance: 9km/5.5 mi.
  Hiking Time: 5-6 hours.
  Habitat: Alpine Desert.
  Meals: Full Board.
  Accommodation: Kibo Hut.
  
  Following breakfast, we will trek into Mount Kilimanjaro's alpine desert and moorlands. We will come onto the Maua River, a tiny mountain stream, after an hour or so of climbing. You will note that the ground smoothes out and the foliage begins to dwindle when you reach Maua. At the Middle Red Hill, we shall enjoy a delectable meal. Shortly after lunch, we will resume our journey and climb steadily through the saddle of Mount Kilimanjaro for the following four hours to reach Kibo. The stunningly beautiful view of the Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks is the bright side of traversing a desolate desert. In the afternoon, you will arrive to the Kibo Hut. It is advised that you take a nap and get ready for your midnight climb.

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• Day 4 : KIBO HUT TO SUMMIT TO HOROMBO HUT

  Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft.
  Down to 3700m/12,200ft.
  Distance: 6km/4 mi up / 15km/9 mi down.
  Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15 km/9 mi down.
  Habitat: Alpine Desert.
  Meals: Full Board
  Accommodation: Horombo Hut.
  
  Reaching Uhuru Peak, sometimes referred to as the Roof of Africa, is the last leg of your adventure. Shortly after midnight, we will set out on a demanding five-hour climb to Gillman's Point on the crater rim. Although it is regarded as the easiest of the three crater ascent routes, the climb is nevertheless somewhat demanding. After thirty minutes of climbing, you will come to Gillman's Point, which is a series of rocky curves and twists that stretch for more than 600m (2,000ft). It will take roughly two hours to trek to the crater rim. You will have time to enjoy your accomplishment and snap pictures after you reach the summit. After that, we will start the descent to Horombo Hut, which is our last destination. The views from the descent are stunning that were not visible during the ascent. We will arrive at the Horombo Huts in the afternoon, allowing you to savor your last moments on the mountain.

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• Day 5 : HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE

  Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft.
  Distance: 20km/12.5 mi.
  Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.
  Habitat: Forest.
  Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
  
  Following breakfast, we will descend the Marangu Gate to complete the trek. The last hike is incredibly enchanting as you traverse the serene cloud forest of Mount Kilimanjaro. The trail can be very slick, so please use caution. When you return to your accommodation in Arusha or Moshi, our cars will be waiting for you at Marangu Gate. To celebrate your victory over the Marangu Route, you will be able to buy sodas and mementos. Going on a wildlife safari to view the Big Five in Tanzania's national parks is another way to prolong your time in Tanzania.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• All airport transfers
• All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi/Arusha hotel
• Hotel 2 nights in Moshi/Arusha
• Professional, experienced, mountain guides
• Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
• Sleeping Mattress
• Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
• All meals while on the Mountain
• Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
• Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
• Clean, purified drinking water
• Conservation fees (part of park fees)
• Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
• Rescue fees (part of park fees)
• VAT (18% charged by the Government)
• Kilimanjaro summit certificate
• Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc

Exclusions

• Tanzania Visa
• International and domestic flights
• Tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Meals not listed in the itinerary
• Liquors, beers and bottled beverage

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Moshi, Tanzania, Africa

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