Marangu route 5 days
- đź“Ť Location: Kilimanjaro
- ⏳ Days: 5
- 🌍 Type: Hiking
- 🛣 Route: Arusha – Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut – Zebra Rocks – Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo
- đź’˛ Price: $1500.00
Overview
Marangu Route is also known as the “Coca Cola” or “tourist” route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every campsite with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow. Go on Our Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing 5-Day Marangu Route or 6-Day 98% Summit Success!
Tour Itinerary
Elevation: 1860 → Mandara hut
Distance: 8.0 km
Hiking Time: 3
Habitat: Rain Forest
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register, and commence the climb. Walk-through the rainforest to the Mandara escapement . 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 monkey
Elevation: 2263 → 2333
Distance: 12.0 km
Hiking Time: 4-5
Habitat: Heathland
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: 3990m/12,100 ft → 4695m/19,340
Distance: 9.0 km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hrs
Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast, we continue on through the dwindling heathland that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. Here while we stop for lunch, and later when you cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will be starting in just a few hours.
Elevation: 4695m/15,400 → 5895m/19,341ft
Distance: 18.0 km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hrs
Habitat: Alpine desert
Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We continue our way to the summit in a switchback formation through trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion, we ascend through heavy scree and possibly snow towards Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way. Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa! After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.
Elevation: 3690m/12,100ft → 1830m/6000ft
Distance: 18.0 km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hrs
Habitat: Rain Forest
After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mandara Huts for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return back to the Marangu Park Gate and receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 45 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner, and celebrations!!
What's Included in Your Package
Everything you need for a safe and memorable experience.
- Guided Kilimanjaro Trek: Full climb from start to summit and back, tailored to your selected route.:
- Certified Guide: English-speaking guide with Wilderness First Responder (WFR) & CPR training.:
- Skilled Support Crew: Proper ratio of experienced porters and a professional mountain cook.:
- Hotel Accommodation: Two nights in a comfortable hotel (Bed & Breakfast) before and after the trek.:
- All Park Fees: Entry, camping/hut fees, rescue, crew permits, and VAT.:
- Full-Board Meals: Nutritious breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinking water during the entire trek.:
- Airport Transfers: Transport to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).:
- Camping Gear: High-quality tents, sleeping mats, dining equipment & more (excluding personal gear).:
What's Not Included
Please note the following items are not covered in our package price.
- Flights: International and domestic airfares are not included.:
- Visa Fees: Clients are responsible for Tanzania entry visas.:
- Insurance: Travel and medical insurance is highly recommended but not provided.:
- Tips: Gratuities for guides, porters, and cooks are not included.:
- Personal Gear: Bring your own trekking boots, sleeping bag, clothes, etc.:
- Extra Beverages: Soft drinks, alcohol, and snacks outside meals are excluded.:
- Extra Hotel Nights: If descending early or needing extra rest days, extra hotel costs apply.:
- Optional Excursions: Tours or experiences not listed in the main itinerary are at your own cost.:
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