7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route
7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route
7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route
7 Days Starting and ending in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania
Visiting: Moshi, Marangu, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SKM1
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
15-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour 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. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations. The Marangu route is probably followed by 90% of all climbers! The trek starts at Marangu Gate. Porters will carry all your personal items, equipments and supplies and cook prepares your delicious meals. Marangu route has a well defined path, which has been well set out where most obstacles have been modified to make it friendly. This is very scenic route with good views of Mawenzi and excellent prospects for viewing and to reach the summit.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Jro Airport – Moshi Town
Location: Moshi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Panama Garden Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport; meet by our knowledgeable driver guide, after greetings and double-check your bags will transfer you to Moshi town (45 minutes’ drive). Briefing will be provided by your Kilimanjaro professional and experienced guide. Your Kilimanjaro guide will also check your climbing equipment’s. Anything missing can be rented for you.
Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort (https://panamagardenresort.co.tz/) or similar
Day 2 : Moshi Town - Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut
Location: Moshi, Marangu
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: Mandara Hut
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A morning pre-climb briefing and introductions with our team precede the drive to Kilimanjaro Park's Eastern Gate: Marangu, which lies at 1,860 m. Here, your head guide arranges all necessary permits and registration for rescue and search services before you start the walk to Mandara Hut’s 2,700 m. The trail takes you through rain forest with its high probability of rain showers, so bring a raincoat.
This being your first day at high altitude we strongly recommend the following:
• Do not consume any caffeine or alcohol
• Drink often, a little at a time for a total daily intake of 4 litres minimum.
• Take Diamox for relief from altitude sickness symptoms. It is usually taken in the morning before the day's climbing. Consult your physician before undertaking the trip to check for possible contraindications.
• Heed your body's warnings and promptly inform your guide of any adverse symptoms.
Acclimatization-associated discomfort is common at night, when your body gets less oxygen than during the day. This is normally expressed in the form of nausea and headaches.
Change in Elevation: Marangu Gate (1,860m) – Mandara Hut (2,700m)
Hiking Distance: 11km
Hiking Time: 5 – 7 hours
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Day 3 : Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut
Location: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: Horombo Hut
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early in the morning after breakfast, the group will depart Mandara Hut to start a moderate trek towards the second-high altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720 m). When you reach the camp on this day, you will be treated to views of two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi.
Several hours after lunch you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Kibo Hut with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then hike back down to Horombo Hut where dinner will be prepared for you.
Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness.
Trekking from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Change in Elevation: Mandara Hut (2,700m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Hiking Distance: 10km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Acclimatization hike:
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Destination en route to Kibo Hut (3,920m)
Hiking Distance: 2.5km
Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Day 4 : Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut
Location: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: Kibo Hut
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day, right after breakfast the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,700 m). The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the climbing Kilimanjaro’s summit. When you reach the camp, you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink lots of water.
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Kibo Hut (4,700m)
Hiking Distance: 10km
Hiking Time: 4- 8 hours
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Day 5 : Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut
Location: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: Horombo Hut
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Night departure from Kibo Hut (4,700 m) and the start of your trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit: Uhuru peak (5,895 m). This stretch of Marangu Route is of a moderate physical difficulty, but high altitude puts any climbers body to the test. For the entire length of the trekking each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will be monitoring your stamina and mental resolve. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Kibo Camp and after a two-hour rest continue your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m).
Please note: 90% of mountain accidents - including broken limbs - happen on the way down. However, they are easily avoided by taking care of how and where you step.
Change in Elevation: Kibo Hut (4,700m) – Uhuru Peak (4,700m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Hiking Distance: 16km
Hiking Time: 9 - 12 hours
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Day 6 : Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate - Moshi Town
Location: Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu, Moshi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Panama Garden Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park's exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Marangu Gate (1,860m)
Hiking Distance: 18km
Hiking Time: 5 - 6 hours
Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort (https://panamagardenresort.co.tz/) or similar
Day 7 : Moshi Town – Jro Airport
Location: Moshi
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at your hotel today we shall have a short walk around Moshi town then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport to connect with your flight back home. Or connect with local flight to Zanzibar.
Note: while most hotels have an 10:00 AM check-out policy, they also offer late check-out for those with evening or night flights. The fees are moderate.
End of tour!!
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
Accommodation in town is hotel and on the mountain are huts. 2 nights in Moshi town and 6 nights on the mountain
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Entrance Fees
All park fees, rescue fees and camping fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free Wi-Fi are only available at your hotel in Moshi town. No internet in the Mountain
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Full Board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the mountain are provided.
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Meals – Full Board
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Meals – Breakfast Only
Only in your hotel in Moshi town
What's Not Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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Game Drives on Safari
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International Travel
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Half Board
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Train Tickets
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children of 15 age and above are permitted to take part in this tour.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
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