- Marangu Route 6 Days
Trekking Overview
Marangu route which is also known as the coca_cola route is the least expensive route to the summit, This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every camp site with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow.
This route is usually done in 5 days ( shortest route to the summit)but can be done in 6 days for better acclimatization.
Pre _trek briefing;
If you have opted for the optional airport transfers. We will pick you up from kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha and transfer you to the hotel in Arusha.
Pre_trek briefing at the hotel .You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek,Today we will spend time having a pre trek briefing ,we will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed.
Day by day itinerary
Day 1: From the hotel to Marangu gate to Mandara hut
After the breakfast and briefing in the morning, drive to kilimanjaro National Park at Marangu Gate(about 4_5 hours in driving),register and commence the climb ,walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment, A side trip to Maundi crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya in the rainforest look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life and colobus monkeys.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance:8km
Hiking time:4_5 hours
Habitat:Montane forest
Meal: lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
You leave the glades of the rain forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment, views of Mawenzi and the summit of kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels, you may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.
Elevation:2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance:12km
Hiking time:5_6hours
Meals:Breakfast,lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Rest Day at Horombo Hut
Rest day at Horombo Hut with optional hike by Mawenzi peak
Elevation: 3700m
Meal : Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Ascending we now pass the last watering point,walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into moonscape,Dinner, rest and prepare for summit climb during the midnight.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200 ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km
Hiking Time: 5_6hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals:Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
Very early in the morning commence the climb to the summit on sleep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilmans point located on the crater rim.we now ascend to uhuru peak which is the highest point in African. Have your picture taken at the summit then we go descend stopping for lunch and a rest at kibo before continuing on to Horombo Hut.
Day 6: Horombo Hut to the Gate ,back to the hotel
After breakfast a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu ,at lower elevation it can be wet and muddy ,trekking poles will help short and t_shirts will probably be plenty to wear ,keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy.
A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to the Hotel at Arusha.
Inclusion ;
• Kilimanjaro summit certificate
• Conservation fees .
Feel free to ask us your question directly.
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