Duration: 5 days
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Kilimanjaro Hiking Marangu Route 5 Days
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Duration - 5 days
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
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.
Highlights
- Only route with permanent huts for sleeping.
- Budget-friendly with the option of a shorter 5-day itinerary.
- Budget-conscious adventurers looking for an efficient yet rewarding Kilimanjaro experience.
- Those seeking a comfortable trekking experience with communal facilities.
- Extra day at Horombo Hut for rest or a trek to Mawenzi Peak for added adventure.
- Usually completed in 5 days, with a 6-day option for improved acclimatization.
Description
Kilimanjaro Hiking Marangu Route 5 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 that offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style accommodations.
The minimum number of 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 Kilimanjaro 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, when the hut accommodations are preferred.
Highlights
- Only route with permanent huts for sleeping.
- Budget-friendly with the option of a shorter 5-day itinerary.
- Budget-conscious adventurers looking for an efficient yet rewarding Kilimanjaro experience.
- Those seeking a comfortable trekking experience with communal facilities.
- Extra day at Horombo Hut for rest or a trek to Mawenzi Peak for added adventure.
- Usually completed in 5 days, with a 6-day option for improved acclimatization.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Pre & Post Trek accommodation
- Professional guides, cooks and porters
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
- VAT fees and Charges
- Double layered Sleeping Mats
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Portable toilets and toilets tents
- Hot Water For Washing Purpose
- Pick up and drop off at the airport.
- Fair wages for the mountain crew.
- Exclusions:
- International flights
- Tip to the driver guide and hoteliers
- Insurance fees
- Cost of Tanzania Visa.
- Bank charges
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 0: Arrival in Tanzania – Kilimanjaro International Airport
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our representative from Migration Venture Africa will be waiting to welcome you. You will then be transferred to Maridadi Hotel, where you can relax and recover from your flight.
If you are already in Tanzania, we can also arrange pickup around Moshi/Arusha and transfer you to Maridadi Hotel, where the tour will begin.
In the evening, you will meet your mountain guide for a detailed briefing. He will go over the itinerary, provide important tips, and advise you on what to wear and pack to ensure a safe and comfortable climb.
Day 1 : Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m) Mandara Hut
After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge 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.
Distance covered: 8.3km / 5.2 mi Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Day 2 : Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m) 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 4 – 6 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.
Distance covered: 12.5km / 7.8 mi Approx.
Time taken: 9 hours
Day 3 : Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)
Today’s stage is long and tough. The 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 which 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.
Distance covered: 9.5km / 5.9mi Approx.
Time taken: 7 hours
Day 4 : Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Horombo Hut (3700m)
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.
Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi Approx.
Time taken: 12 – 15 hours
Day 5 : Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)
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 the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.
Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi Approx.
Time taken: 8 hours
Day : Departure
Today marks the end of your unforgettable adventure. Enjoy your final moments in Tanzania before our driver transfers you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your journey home.
If you wish to extend your holiday, we can arrange an exciting safari in Tanzania’s national parks or a relaxing beach getaway in Zanzibar to complement your Kilimanjaro experience.
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