5 days marangu route climbing

About Marangu Route

Tour overview:

Is the most popular route known as the ‘coca-cola route’, Due to their uniqueness is the oldest and one of the most preferable routes. Many agree that, this is the easiest and shortest route to Kilimanjaro summit point, given its gradual slope. Although is the easiest route because no technical skills are required for this five-day trek. It is not as scenic as other routes. However, some prefer this route because it is the only route on the mountain that has huts provided for hikers.

ITINERARY

Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your 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. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

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Kilimanjaro Climbing Pricing Plan

The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.

Day 1: Marangu gate to Mandara hut (2,700 Meters approx trekking time 7 hours)

Marangu gate to Mandara hut (2,700 Meters approx trekking time 7 hours)

After breakfast and briefing from your guide you will be collected from your hotel in Moshi or our guide will pick up you from the airport at that day you arrived and you will be driven to the gate from Moshi, which takes approximately an hour and passes through the village of Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper work and registration with the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities has been completed your trek can begin. Day one is a gradual trek through the Kilimanjaro rainforest. Within the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and monkeys. At these lower elevations, it can be wet and mudd so trekking poles will help.

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: LD

Day 2: Mandara hut to Horombo hut

Mandara hut to Horombo hut

Day two on the Marangu Route begins with an early start. You will be served breakfast and should be on your way by latest 08:30. The trek continues through the rainforest, around the base of the Maundi Crater and then transitions rather rapidly into the low alpine moorland zone. If the weather is clear you should definitely take the opportunity to scramble up the Maundi Crater to get your first full view of Kibo. During the trek you will also see giant lobelias which are scattered throughout the landscape at this altitude. At Horombo Hut (3,720 meters) you will be served dinner and shown to your sleeping quarters for the night.

Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: BLD

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

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 upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.Distance: 9km/5.5mi

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: BLD

Day 4: Hike Kibo Hut to Summit and down to Horombo Hut

Hike 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

Day 5: Hike Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to Moshi

Hike Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to Moshi

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through 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). Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. A vehicle will take you back to Moshi, where it is definitely time for celebration! Depart for the airport or other destinations in Tanzania. If you will stay in Moshi town the Accommodation will be at the same hotel.

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: B

People in Group	Standard Package
1-2	1700$
3-5	1650$
6-8	1500$
9+	1450$

- - Private transport from JRO Airport to your accommodation in Moshi.
  - Private transport to JRO Airport after trek to catch your flight back home
  - Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
  - National Park entry fees, Camping fees, rescue fees
  - 4 Season mountain tents with comfortable Sleeping Mattress
  - 2 nights of your Hotel stay before and after trek in Moshi.
  - Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
  - 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
  - Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  - Hot water for washing
  - Fair wages for the mountain crew
  - Government taxes
  - Emergency oxygen & Oximeters
  - Emergency first-aid kit