Baba Kilimanjaro Tours and Safaris Marangu Route
Baba Kilimanjaro Tours and Safaris Marangu Route
Baba Kilimanjaro Tours and Safaris Marangu Route
6 Days Starting and ending in Parkview Inn, Moshi
Visiting: Moshi, Parkview Inn, Mandara Huts, Horombo Huts, Mawenzi - Kibo Trail, Gilman's Point, Parkview Inn Moshi
Tour operator:
Tour code:
marangu6
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
This is the most popular, shortest and easiest way to the summit also known as the COCA COLA ROUTE. Total climbing days: 6. This can be reduced to 5 days. No technical skills are required and the only route with minimum 5 days trek according to the KINAPA law. It's the only trail which has huts (sharing) along its route with solar lights and all the necessities. This six day trek, does have an option of acclimatization by climbing high at Zebra rock and sleep low at Horombo Hut which increases your chances of success to the summit. The Marangu Route is the oldest on Kilimanjaro and is also one of the most popular — mainly because it is the only route on the mountain that has huts provided for hikers. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Moshi Tour And Climb Briefing
Location: Moshi, Parkview Inn
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
We will pick you up from the airport and register your hotel accommodation (included).
You will have time for a brief tour and a visit of Moshi town with its markets and street traders.
Day 2 : Moshi To Mandara Huts
Location: Mandara Huts
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast in Moshi, we drive to Marangu Gate for park registration and begin our trek by path through the rainforest. You may see wildlife, including many birds and monkeys. Mandara are shared huts just for sleeping. There is a central dining hall for meals and communion.
Final Elevation: 8,858 ft (ca. 2,700 m)
Terrain: Rainforest
Day 3 : Mandara Huts To Horombo Huts
Location: Horombo Huts
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continuing on the Coca Cola Trail we climb to our next destination — the Horombo Huts. Here the terrain changes from heathland to alpine over rocky ground. Here you also begin to see some magnificent views over the mountainside and up to the peak. The going is now getting slower.
Final Elevation: 12,205 ft (ca. 3,720 m)
Distance: 3 miles (ca. 5 kilometres)
Trekking Time ascent: 2-3 hours
Trekking time descent: 1-2 hours
Terrain: Alpine
Day 4 : Horombo Hut To Mawenzi Ridge And Back
Location: Horombo Huts
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Here we have an opportunity for acclimatization up to Mawenzi Ridge, locally known as ‘The Saddle’ — a ridge between Uhuru and his sister, Mawenzi Peak. After spending a few moments exploring the area, we head back to Horombo Hut. Here the hardier trekker can reduce the total climbing days from 6-5 and heading straight up to Kibo Hut, leaving no time for acclimatization. Mawenzi Ridge Elevation: 14,400 ft (ca. 4,389 m)
Final Elevation: 12,205 ft (ca. 3,720 m)
Distance: 3 miles (ca. 5 kilometres) Trekking Time ascent: 2-3 hours
Trekking time descent: 1-2 hours
Terrain: Alpine
Day 5 : Horombo Huts To Kibo Huts
Location: Mawenzi - Kibo Trail
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We now climb gradually, across the arctic desert that is the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Uhuru Peak. Kibo hut is a bunkhouse meant only for a short rest before the final ascent. You will have a light snack and rest in the early evening before waking up around midnight for your final ascent: going is slow.
Distance: 10km/7miles
Trekking Time: 6-8 hours
Final Elevation: 15,430 ft (ca. 4,703 m)
Terrain: shale and rocky; Arctic Desert
Day 6 : Horombo Hut To The Summit Via Gilman's Point
Location: Gilman's Point
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Around midnight, you are gently awakened to begin your final ascent. We ascend in the darkness for about 4 hours while taking frequent, short, breaks. The going is very slow, a snail’s pace! The locals will say ‘pole, pole’ (pronounced polay) which is Swahili for slow, slow. At Gilman’s point (5,670m/18,600 ft (ca. 5,669 m)), you will see the sun coming up over Africa — probably the most rewarding sunrise you will ever see! Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak(5895m)- the highest point on Kibo — aka Mount Kilimanjaro and only 10,000 ft (ca. 3 km) less than Everest! After a welcome photo opp we start our descent the same way to Kibo Hut for a short rest and then continue down to Horombo Hut(3720m). Later that evening, we get our well-earned rest and last dinner on Kilimanjaro.
Uhuru Peak Elevation: 19,341 ft (ca. 6 kilometres);
Distance ascent: 4 miles (ca. 6,437 m);
Trekking Time: 6-8 hours;
Terrain: shale and rocky; Arctic Desert;
Trekking Time: 5-6 hrs + 1-2 hours up, 5-6 hours down (the overall walking time may vary from 10 to 16 hours);
Terrain: Alpine
Day 7 : Return To Hotel For Rest And Showers!
Location: Parkview Inn, Moshi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Here we have a downhill trek back through the tropical rainforest to Marangu Gate where we collect our Mount Kili certificates. You will then be driven back to Moshi and a welcome shower at the hotel: Total distance: 20 miles (ca. 32 kilometres)
The following day we will pick you up from the hotel to return in time for your flight home.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
More if required
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Accommodation
3-4 star in Moshi but Hut while trekking
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Entrance Fees
all entrance fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
No Wi-Fi on the mountain
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Fully Guided
Yes
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Local Taxes
Included
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Meals – Full Board
Full board while trekking
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Recommended minimum legal age is 10. We recommend no lower than 15.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Free WI-FI at hotels but not while trekking although data connections are available up to about half way up.
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