7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu Route

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Tour Overview

The Marangu route, also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is the oldest, most well established route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations in lieu of camping. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut.

Many favor Marangu because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. However the short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. Marangu is unfortunately less scenic than the other routes because the ascent and descent are along the same path. It is also the most crowded route for that reason.

Tour Type

Kilimanjaro Climbing

Duration

7 days

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Elevation 2720 m
Distance : 8 km
Hiking Time : 4- 5 hours
Habitat: Rain forest

We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek , The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful tropical rain forest, at the upper edge of the forest line we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys , the trail then widnes to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut ,

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 3720 m
Distance : 11 km
Hiking Time :5- 6 hours
Habitat ; Heather (Moorland )

We start the day continuning through the forest until the trail open into high moorland , we may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge

Elevation:3900 m
Distance : 3 km
Hiking Time : 3- 4 hours
Habitat ; Heather

This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day Hiking on Mawenzi Ridge , the unque landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi, after spending a few moments exploring the are we had back to Horombo Hut

Day 4: Horombo to Kibo Hut

Elevation: 4700 m
Distance : 8 km
Hiking Time : 4 -6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desrt

We climb gradually , then cross lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo , our Camp Kibo Hut sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall , once we are here we rest enjoy and get ready for acclimatization day

Day 5: Kibo Hut to William Point

Elevation : 5000 m
Distance : 2 km
Hiking Time : 3 hours
Habitat : Snow

This is another acclimatization when clients spend before summit, morning after breakfast you start walking to William Point where you will stay for minutes to let your body aclimatize well before back to the camp have lunch and nap while you waiting for early dinner and get ready for the summit night

Day 6: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

Elevation :5895 m
Distance :6 km
Hiking Time : 6-8 hours
Habitat: Snow (Summit)

Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Elevation:3720 m
Habitat :Heather

Very early in the morning (around midnight)we begin our push to the summit, this is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek , the wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme , we ascend in the darkness for several hours while taken frequent , but shorts breaks , at Gilmans point you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi peak , finally we arrive at Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the Continent of Africa After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment we descend to Horombo Hut, ( We will have a short break at Kibo Hut ,for change gears also Lunch ) later in the evening we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well earned sleep

Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Elevation :1879 m
Distance :19 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain forest

On our last day we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rain forest , once at the park headquarters at Marangu Gate we collect our Summit certificate, a vehicle will meet us here and drives us back to the hotel in Moshi

Includes

Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi
2 nights of accommodation in Moshi
Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
Park entry fees
18% VAT on tour fees & services
3 meals daily while on the mountain
Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
Government taxes
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
Portable oxygen tanks
Ox meter
Emergency first-aid kit
Stethoscope
Portable flush toilet with a toilet and tent
Mountain climbing certificates