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6 DAYS MT. KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE

Overview


6 DAYS MT. KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE The oldest route on Mount Kilimanjaro, the Marangu route, is also known as the "Tourist Route" or "Coca Cola Route". And you may have heard that "of all routes up Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Marangu route is the easiest, cheapest and by far the most popular."

Highlights


  • The Marangu Route is the oldest, most well established trekking route on Mount Kilimanjaro, and
  • One of the more interesting aspects of Marangu Route is that it is the only route up Mount Kilimanja
  • it is one of the shortest treks to the summit Uhuru Peak
6 DAYS MT. KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE

Description


6 DAYS MT. KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE

MOUNT KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE

There are six established routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai and Umbwe. The Marangu, Machame, and Umbwe routes all approach from the south of the mountain. The Lemosho and Shira routes approach from the west. The Rongai route approaches from the north near Kenya. All routes except Marangu and Rongai descend via Mweka.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via The Marangu Route

Marangu Route, commonly known as the Coca Cola route is more popular because it can be done in fewer days and has permanent sleep huts at the campsites.

Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak. It is a shorter route with a steeper incline and less time for acclimatization it tends to have a lower summit success rate. This is the only route where the ascent and descent route is shared, thus creating more traffic.

Duration: 5 Nights, 6 days

Difficulty: Medium

Scenery: Good

Traffic: High

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), you will be met and transferred for overnight accommodation at One of Hotel in Moshi for B&B. Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.

DAY 1: MANDARA HUT

Once you have finished breakfast, it is time to leave Arusha and head towards the southeast entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park, better known as Marangu Gate. Upon arriving at Marangu Gate, you will be given the time to check-in and register. This is where you begin your ascent of Kilimanjaro. The first leg of this route takes you through the woods and the rainforest where you will be able to take in the eucalyptus trees and various species of birds. If you are lucky, you may just spot a Colobus monkey or two – keep an eye out for black or white fur! Make sure you have the appropriate equipment and footwear because the low altitudes can produce wet, muddy soil.

Hiking: 5-7 hours

Overnight Altitude: ~8,858

Habitat: Rainfores

DAY 2: MANDARA HUT – HOROMBO HUT

To start off day 2, you will explore the final stretch of woodland as the massive stretch of moorland begins to open up right in front of your eyes. On your walk, you can appreciate the jagged peaks of Mawenzi that ascend up towards the skies of Africa. It is common for people to experience the onset of altitude sickness at these heights. It is important to pay attention to how you feel and communicate with your guide at the first and slightest indication of illness. After reaching the Horombo Huts, you will have time to unpack and experience the view of Kibo before dinner.

Hiking: 5-7 hours

Overnight Altitude: ~12,205

Habitat: Heath/Moorland

DAY 3 ACCLIMATIZATION DAY

You will spend an extra day at the Horombo Huts to allow your body to acclimate to the increasingly high altitude. You must stay at camp and relax if you are showing any signs of illness or are feeling especially tired. However, if you feel well-acclimated to the altitude, then you are free to walk up to Mawenzi Hut and admire the incredible view of Kibo and Mawenzi. Keep a steady pace and you walk the route and enjoy the magnificent landscape. Otherwise, you can take a journey to the remarkable Zebra Rocks. This requires a climb of 310 metres.

Hiking: 1-2 hours

Overnight Altitude: ~14,400

Habitat: Heath/Moorland

DAY 4: HOROMBO HUT – KIBO HUT

On day 4, you will walk through varied and strikingly picturesque landscapes. To begin, you will continue across the heath as it slowly turns into the parched, desolate highlands between Mawenzi and Kibo. The scenery here is littered with huge and small volcanic rocks, acting as a testament to the volcanic activity of years past. The final stretch to the Kibo Huts is very steep and physically challenging.

Once you arrive at the Kibo Huts, it is time to organize your equipment and warm clothes for tomorrow’s journey to the peak. To prevent freezing, keep any water your plan on bringing in a thermos. Get to bed early, as the next day’s trek requires a full night’s sleep worth of energy. You are getting ready to take on Kilimanjaro’s most ultimate challenge!

Hiking: 5-7 Hours

Overnight Altitude: ~15,430

Habitat: Alpine Desert

DAY 5 KIBO HUT – GILMAN'S - UHURU PEAK – HOROMBO HUT

As you awake around midnight, there is just enough time for a small meal before you begin your nightly hike. Many hikers consider the difficult terrain, scattered with loose rocks, to be the most difficult part of the climb. The goal is to reach Gilman’s Point by dawn. This is to make sure that you can make it to Uhuru, the highest point of Kibo, shortly after sunrise. There will be a quick stop at Gilman’s Point to experience the glorious view. Afterward, you will continue along the edge of the crater to Uhuru – this is the last part of the ascent and features a steady incline.

Depending on when you take your journey, you may face snow on the final stretch of the path to the Uhuru Peak – the highest point in Africa and the very top of Kilimanjaro. As you reach the peak, an altitude of 5,895, you can congratulate yourself as you experience the astounding view and get a picture in front of the Uhuru Peak Sign.

Now it is time to start back towards the Kibo Huts, you will find that this part goes by incredibly quickly. At the Kibo Huts, you will stop to relax and enjoy a much-needed lunch, before moving along to the Horombo Huts, where you will enjoy a well-deserved full night’s rest.

Hiking: 4-5 Hours

Overnight Altitude: ~12,205

DAY 6: HOROMBO HUT – MARANGU GATE – ARUSHA

As we make the final descent through the rainforest to the Marangu Gate, we will have lunch and say farewell to our mountain crew. Afterward, we will leave Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and drive back to Arusha for a much-need shower and a commemorative dinner!

Hiking: 5-7 Hours

Overnight Altitude: `1,843

Habitat: Alpine Desert

What's included


  • Inclusions:
  • • Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
  • • Professional, experienced, mountain guides
  • • All meals while on the Mountain and Drinking water
  • • All National Park, Rescue Fees & Hut /Accommodation Fees, Crew Permits and VAT
  • • Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
  • • Airport Transfers according to itinerary
  • Exclusions:
  • •Flights
  • • Visa
  • •Travel or Medical Insurance
  • • Tips for porters and mountain crew
  • • Personal spending money for souvenirs
  • • Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
  • • Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags
  • • Pre and Post accommodations / Additional lodge nights (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)

Itinerary


  1. Visited Places:
  2. Mount Kilimanjaro
  3. Moshi
  4. Arusha

MOUNT KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE

DAY 1: MARANGU GATE – MANDARA HUTS: 7K /MI | 4-5 HRS | RAINFOREST

DAY 2: MANDARA HUTS – HOROMBO HUTS: 11KM/3MI | 6-8HRS | MOORELAND

DAY 3: ACCLIMATIZATION DAY

DAY 4: HOROMBO HUTS- KIBO HUTS: 10KM/6MI | 6-8HRS | SEMI-DESERT

DAY 5: KIBO HUTS – SUMMIT: 4KM /2.5 MI UP | 5-7HRS | – HOROMBO HUTS: 14KM /9MI DOWN | 5-6HRS | GLACIERS, SNOW CAPPED SUMMIT

DAY 6: HOROMBO HUTS – MARANGU GATE – ARUSHA: 18KM/11MI |6-7HRS | RAINFOREST

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