Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Trek 5 day
5 Days Starting and ending in Marangu, Tanzania
Visiting: Marangu, Horombo Huts, Kibo, Uhuru Peak
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Tour code:
Kil-12
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
10-75
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , SpanishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Camping, Expeditions, Special Events, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Tour Overview
Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Trek, commonly known as the Coca Cola route. It is the oldest established route and considered to be the easiest route on the mountain. It is the second chosen route of the Africa bucket list guest. The minimum days required for this route is five, and the rate of success to reach the top within 5 day is a bit low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended. That way you can maximize your chance of reaching the summit. Marangu is the only route on mount Kilimanajro that offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Marangu Gate (6,046Ft/1830M) To Mandara Hut (8,858 Ft/2,680M)
Location: Marangu
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance: 8 km/5 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
After breakfast at the hotel in Moshi, followed by a 1 hour drive to Marangu gate. The drive passes through the village of Marangu which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. Registration and then leave the park gate; walk through the dense rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge until we reach the Mandara hut (2,680m/8,858ft) , porters and cook arrive at the station before clients; prepare boil water for drinking and washing, enjoy some snack before dinner and overnight.
Day 2 : Mandara Hut (8,858Ft/2,680M) To Horombo Hut (12,205Ft/3,695M)
Location: Horombo Huts
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance: 12 km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Heath
The ascent begins out of the rainforest and into the heathen moorland, passes the Maundi Crater and climb up to its rim for a spectacular view of the Kibo Crater. In the moorland, exotic plants can be spotted, including giant lobelia and groundsel. Arrive after 5-6 hours; Horombo Hut is located on a small plateau. Similar to the first night, the porters and cook arrive at the station before clients; prepare boil water for drinking and washing.
Then a snack before dinner, temperatures’ at night drop below freezing.
Day 3 : Horombo Hut (12,205Ft/3,695M) To Kibo Hut (15, 430 Ft/4,670M)
Location: Kibo
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Wake up early, following with an early morning breakfast, then continue ascent into the alpine desert habitat. Kibo Hut is located in the “Saddle,” which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo in an alpine desert. There is no water at this camp, but the porters carry water for cooking and drinking from the last water point, few meters from Horombo hut. Early dinner then rest before attempting the summit at mid night.
Day 4 : Kibo Hut (15, 430 Ft/4,670M) To (Uhuru Peak 19,341 Ft/5,895M)
Location: Uhuru Peak
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft/5,875m) to Horombo Hut (12,205ft/3,695m)
Distance: 16 km/10 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Heath
Wake up around midnight for tea and biscuits, then begin summit attempt. The trail is rocky up to Hans Meyer Cave (5150m). Then continue ascent to Gillman’s point (5681m). Reaching this section is an impressive achievement as the trail is steep, rocky, and at high altitude on the crater rim. Continue to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! Spend a short time on the summit taking photographs before start descent back to Kibo Hut, which takes about 3 hours.
At Kibo Hut, rest the wake up for a branch and continue descending down to Horombo Hut (3720m) for dinner, wash, and overnight.
Day 5 : Mawenzi Tarn Hut (14,225Ft/4,310M) – Kibo Hut (15,510Ft/4700M)
Location: Kibo
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Distance: 20 km/12 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
After a well-deserved breakfast, followed with a big celebration from the mountain crew, full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that tips will be presented to the mountain crew (guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters). After celebration, descend for 6 hours back to Marangu Gate (1980m) via Mandara hut (8,858 ft/2,680m) Arrive at the gate, sign out and receive certificates of completion.
Those reached Gillman’s Point (5681m) receive green certificates and those reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After sign out then drive back to the hotel accommodation in Moshi for long overdue showers and more celebrations.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Accommodation
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Drinks with Meals
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Fully Guided
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Entrance Fees
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD dollars
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Fresh air of mountain Kilimanjaro
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Are flights included in this tour?
no flights fees are not included in this tour
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping can be done in US dollars, euros, British pounds or Tanzanian shillings.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes we can arrange pre post tour accommodation
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Anyone from earth can participate on Kilimanjaro trek
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
This climb requires both physical and mental strength. And while there aren’t any technical aspects to worry about on Kilimanjro, difficulty level lies in its altitude—which means you must be prepared for life at high altitudes. In fact, acclimatization is one of Kili’s most critical components.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Citizens of most Western countries need a visa for travel to Tanzania for visits up to 90 days. The cost is $50 USD for all nationalities and is valid for 30 days after issue, and $100 for USA citizen. All travellers will need a passport which will remain valid for at least 6 months longer than your expected visit.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
yes all entrance fees are included
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
You should bring a bag no more heavier than 20kilo
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Once your booking confirmation is received you will receive the details of your accommodations
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Anyone from the age of 10 to 60s and 70s can climb Kilimanjaro!
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Tente camping accommodation
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour could be rescheduled, but we will do our best even if you are one willing to climb
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
yes all of our guides are trained to speak fluently english
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Officially no vaccinations are mandatory regarding yellow fever or malaria but we highly recommend you to get vaccinated against the yellow fever before you travel to Tanzania.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Each traveller is responsible for sorting out their own passport and visa requirement
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What is the maximum group size?
35
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
there is wifi on some spot on the mountain
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We are a responsible tourism company, we would like to have guests who respect the environment and the animals. NOTE : One of the most important rules during your safari trip is to not feed animals in any parks in Tanzania. Anyone found feeding an animal inside the park is penalized accordingly.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
If you are doing a joining safari or a joining trek in Kilimanjaro you will be experiencing the tour with others travellers and of course our crew.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
we are planning to in the future once the partnership is established with one of the foundation we are targeting.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If any changes of your itinerary will be made free of charge if they do not result in extra costs for us. If otherwise the costs must be covered by the Client;
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
If you miss any tour service, accommodation or fail to use any other service acting on your own account, no refund will be provided; However we can organise a new one for you.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Every client should have a valid C0vid-19 certificate. We also provide hand sanitiser and masks in every tour.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
yes
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