KILIMANJARO CLIMB MARANGU ROUTE


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Marangu Route 6 Days
Known as the “Coca-Cola” route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations.
The minimum days required for this route is five, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that time period is quite low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended when climbing Klimanjaro using the Marangu route.
However, despite its immense popularity, we avoid leading climbs on the Marangu route. The route has the least scenic variety of all the routes because the ascent and descent are done on the same path and it is the most crowded route for that reason. Marangu is favored only during the rainy season, where the hut accommodations are preferred.
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Mount Kilimanjaro
Elevation 5895m
Location Tanzania, Africa
Number of Climbers 25,000 Annually



DAY 1
Begin the trek up Mount Kilimanjaro. Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Marangu 1800 m/5905 ft for the first section of the climb through the scenic rainforest to Mandara Hut. 4-5 hours hike.

​ Overnight at Mandara Hut 2750 m/ 9021 ft.

DAY 2
Leave the rainforest and hike around the base of Maundi Crater thereafter enter into the moorland area on your ascent to Horombo Hut. 5-6 hours hike. Estimated

Distance: 7 km. Overnight at Horombo Hut 3780m/12400 ft.

DAY 3
Enjoy a full day at Horombo Hut and the surrounding enviroment. You will be guided on short hikes to allow you to aclimatize.

DAY 4
Leave the moorlands and hike through the day a desert area, where hiking begins to get steep. Arrive at Kibo Hut for a restful evening and early bedtime so you can wake at midnight to begin your final ascent. 6-7 hours hike. Estimated

Distance: 7 km. Overnight at Kibo Hut 4700 m/15420 ft.

DAY 5
An early start, you will set off at midnight for the summit-Uhuru peak, the highest point in Africa at 5896m/19340 ft. You head up rocky path to Gilmans point after which you will continue for about 2 hours to Uhuru. This part of the trek takes 6 to 7 hours. Descend via Kibo Hut where you rest and have breakfast before descending to Horombo Hut for your last night on the Mountain. Hike from Kibo to Horombo takes about 4 hours. 14-16 hours hike. Estimated distance: 12 km.

Overnight at Horombo Hut.

DAY 6
Retrace your steps through the forest to the National Park gate at Marangu to meet the company vehicle and be transferred back to Moshi for overnight. 5-7 hours hike. Overnight in Moshi.

Price:$1550 Per Person
​INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
  • Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
  • 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi in  (B&B). (KEAYS ANNEX LODGE )
  • Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
  • Park entry fees,
  • Camping fees
  • Crater fee (if any)
  • Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
  • 18% VAT on tour fees & services
  • 4 Season mountain tents
  • Double layered Sleeping Mats 4 inches (10cm) thick
  • Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain
  • Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • Hot water for washing
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
  • Government taxes
  • Portable oxygen tanks
  • Ox meter
  • Emergency first-aid kit
  • Stethoscope
  • Portable flush toilet with a toilet and tent
  • Mountain climbing certificates

EXCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
  • Drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
  • Travel insurance
  • Flights
  • Laundry (Available at hotel)
  • Personal items and toiletries
  • Tips for the Team

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