5Days Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route Tour

Package Overview

5 Days Marangu Route +2night Of Hotel In Town

Marangu route: This route is located from southeast of Mount Kilimanjaro and beginnings with short drive from Moshi town to Marangu gate. It is the oldest and well-established route with its nickname of Coca-Cola route which derived from the fact of being the only route people sleep in the hut instead of tents as other route. Marangu route is considered as the easiest route on Mount Kilimanjaro due to its gradual slope, although in the real fact should not be considered as the fact of truth and despise the necessary required preparation. This route has its own test of adventure, scenery, and challenge and in contrary to other route, it offers a comfort sleep in the shared mountain hut with solar light and comfortable sponge mattress. The uniqueness of the route is that it is the only route where client will get time to visit Zebra rocks located close to Mawenzi peak. The trek uses the same route for hiking up and down and offer a great view and panoramic vistas. This hike can be climbed in five days or 6days for better acclimatization.

MARANGU ROUTE 5DAYS PRICE
The price will be US$ 1525 per person.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Tanzania.

  You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to Parkview Inn Hotel in Moshi town. You will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.
  
  Driving distance: 55 km/miles,
  Driving Time: 1hour
  Habitat: Cultivated zone
  Hotel: bed and breakfast
  
  Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut
  After breakfast, you will be collected from your Hotel in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paperwork has been completed, your trek can begin, and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After a well-earned rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior.
  Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
  Distance:8 km/5 miles
  Elevation:6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
  Hiking time: 4-5 hours
  Habitat: Rain Forest

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 2 : Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut

  The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 6– 7 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.
  Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
  Distance: 12km/7miles
  Elevation: 8,858 ft to 12,205ft
  Hiking Time: 6-8hours
  Habitat: Heath and Moorland

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 3 : Horombo Hut – Kibo Camp

  Today will begin with steep walking and rocky then, well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short.
  Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
  Distance:10km/6miles
  Elevation: 12,05 ft to 15,430 ft
  Hiking time: 6 -8hours
  Habitat: Alpine Desert

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 4 : Kibo Camp – Uhuru Peak – Horombo camp.

  Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2-hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.
  Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
  Distance: 6km/4miles
  Elevation: 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
  Hiking time: 6-8hours
  Habitat: Arctic
  
  Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
  Distance: 16km/10miles
  Elevation: 19,341 ft to 12,205 ft
  Hiking time: 4-5hours
  Habitat: Heath and Moorland

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 5 : Horombo camp – Marangu Gate.

  The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at Marangu Gate (1860m). You will check out and get your certificate for those who successfully made to the top, you will get into your vehicle and drive to Moshi at your hotel.
  Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate:
  Distance: 20km/12miles
  Elevation: 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
  Hiking time: 5-7 hours
  Habitat: Rain forest zone
  
  Depart Tanzania or Start Safari
  This day left for your next destination. If you have safari, then might be used to beginning your safari or fly to Zanzibar or fly back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time.

  • Themes Trekking

Inclusions

• Pick up and drop off from and to Kilimanjaro International airport.
• Pre & Post Trek accommodation at Maridadi Hotel
• Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees, crew fee and all VAT.
• Oxygen tank and oximeter for health and safety purpose.
• Transportation to & from the mountain gate
• Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters
• 3 meals daily while on the mountain
• Filtered water during the trek.
• Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)

Exclusions

• Both International and local flights
• Items of a personal nature
• Tips to mountain crew
• Travel Insurance that covers 6000 meters above sea level.

Package Start From

• Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa

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