Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Marangu Route 6 Days
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Marangu Route 6 Days
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Marangu Route 6 Days
6 Days Starting and ending in Moshi, Tanzania
Visiting: Mandara Huts, Horombo Huts, Kibo Huts, Marangu Gate
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
10-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
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Active, Adventure Tours, Budget, Camping, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Tour Overview
Marangu ("Coca Cola") Route ** 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 which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Marangu Gate – Mandara Huts: 8.3Km /5Mi | 4-5 Hrs | Rainforest
Location: Mandara Huts
Accommodation: Hut
Accommodation Name: Mandara hut
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner, Water
Elevation: 1905m/6250ft to 2723m/8934ft
Altitude gained: 818m
Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.
Day 2 : Mandara Huts – Horombo Huts: 12.5Km/7.8Mi | 6-8Hrs | Mooreland
Location: Horombo Huts
Accommodation: Huts
Accommodation Name: Horombo huts
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 2723m/8934ft to 3721m/12,208ft
Altitude gained: 998m
After a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, through heathland, looking for giant lobelias and groundsels. Continue up into open moorlands where small shrubs are the main vegetation. Stop halfway for lunch, to enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Arrive at the Horombo Huts late afternoon beneath the spectacular Kibo Summit viewpoint. Temperatures begin to drop.
Day 3 : Horombo Huts
Location: Horombo Huts
Accommodation: Huts
Accommodation Name: Horombo huts
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Water
You can spend a full day and a second night at Horombo. On this day, you can either rest at the huts or take a stroll up to the Mawenzi base camp then return to the Horombo Huts. This extra day will help your acclimatization, and further your understanding of the mountains weather and altitude. After your pause, you will continue up to the Kibo Huts on your fourth day for your midnight start to the summit.
Day 4 : Horombo Huts- Kibo Huts: 10.5Km/6Mi | 6-8Hrs | Semi-Desert
Location: Kibo Huts
Accommodation: Huts
Accommodation Name: Kibo Huts
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Water
Elevation: 3721m/12,208ft to 4714m/15,466ft
Altitude gained: 993m
After breakfast, we continue on through the dwindling heathland that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. Here while we stop for lunch, and later when you cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will be starting in just a few hours.
Day 5 : Kibo Huts – Summit: 6.25Km /3.9 Mi Up | 5-7Hrs | – Horombo Huts: 15.75Km /9Mi Down | 5-6Hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit
Location: Horombo Huts
Accommodation: Huts
Accommodation Name: Horombo huts
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Water
Elevation: 4714m/15,466ft to 5895m/19,341ft
Altitude gained: 1181m
Descent to 3721m/12,208ft
Altitude lost: 2174m
Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
We continue our way to the summit in a switchback formation through trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion, we ascend through heavy scree and possibly snow towards Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.
Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!
After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.
Day 6 : Horombo Huts – Marangu Gate – Moshi: 20Km/12.5Mi |6-7Hrs | Rainforest
Location: Marangu Gate
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: YOUR HOTEL IN MOSHI
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Water
Elevation: 3721m/12,208 to 1905m/6250ft
Altitude lost: 1816m
After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mandara Huts for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return back to the Marangu Park Gate and receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 45 minutes).
What's Included
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Fully Guided
Professional and experienced English guide
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Accommodation
Accommodation during the climb
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Drinks with Meals
All meals and mineral water during the climbing
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Entrance Fees
All park fees recommended by the government
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
we provide enough mineral water during the climbing
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Airport Transfers at Destination
two ways airport transfer
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Meals – Full Board
All meals during the climbing
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Accommodation
All accomodation during the climbing
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
The clients will pay their entry visa
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping is highly appreciated at the end of climbing
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Flights Visa fees Tips for porters and mountain crew Personal spending money for souvenirs etc. Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
We do provide a professional and experienced English guide.
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