5 Days Marangu Route - Climbing Kilimanjaro Tour

Package Overview

5 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route – Also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, the route approaches the mountain from the southeast. It is the oldest, most well established route on the mountain. The Marangu route is the shortest one to the magnificent mount Kilimanjaro and also the most popular. There are huts along the way, making accommodation more comfortable than staying at tents, which is necessary for all other routes.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Kilimanjaro Marangu Gate - Trek to Mandara Hut

  After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, register, and commence the climb. Walkthrough the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys.
  
  Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
  Distance: 8km/5mi
  Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  Habitat: Montane Forest
  Meals: LD

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 2 : Trek Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

  You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and groundsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.
  
  Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
  Distance: 12km/7.5mi
  Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
  Habitat: Heathland
  Meals: BLD

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• Day 3 : Trek Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

  Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with the upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest and prepare for the summit climb.
  
  Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
  Distance: 9km/5.5mi
  Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
  Habitat: Alpine Desert
  Meals: BLD

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 4 : Trek Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut

  Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
  
  The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
  
  Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
  Down to 3700m/12,200ft
  Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
  Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
  Habitat: Alpine Desert
  Meals: BLD

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 5 : Trek Horombo Hut to the trailhead, drive to Arusha

  After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through a lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
  
  A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha.
  
  Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
  Distance: 20km/12.5mi
  Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
  Habitat: Forest
  Meals: B

  • Themes Trekking

Inclusions

• Hotel
• All Kilimanjaro park fees
• Professional experienced mountain guides, cook and porters
• Rescue fees
• All accommodation in huts on the mountain
• All meals while on the mountain
• Guides, porters, cook park fees
• Clean and purified drinking water
• Transfers from Arusha to Kilimanjaro National Park and back as described in the itinerary

Exclusions

• Flights
• Optional activities
• Visa fees
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Travel insurance
• Tips to mountain Crews
• Personal gears like sleeping bags, Hiking poles etc.
• Personal spending money for souvenirs etc

Package Start From

• Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• P.O. Box 253, CBD, Arusha, Tanzania - 23116
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