5- days mount kilimanjaro marangu route

5 Hours | Arusha, Tanzania

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The Marangu route is also referred to as the "Coca-Cola" route, as it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. It is the oldest and the most well established route on the Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls, basic washrooms and toilet. Short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult.

The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. Marangu is unfortunately less scenic than the other routes because the ascent and descent are along the same path. It is also the most crowded route for that reason. KITANO TOURS AND SAFARIS CO L.T.D® offers Marangu Route climbing for five and six days climb. The difference being five days climb does not have an acclimatization day on day three at Horombo Hut.

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Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

Mandara Hut

After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paperwork has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After a well-earned rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior.

Distance covered:

8.3km / 5.2mi

Approx. time taken:

5 hours

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

Horombo Hut

The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo, and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.

Distance covered:

12.5km / 7.8mi

Approx. time taken:

9 hours

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

Kibo Hut

Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This nearly vegetation-less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short.

Distance covered:

9.5km / 5.9mi

Approx. time taken:

8 hours

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

Uhuru Peak

Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.

Distance covered:

22km / 13.7mi

Approx. time taken:

12hours - 15hours

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

Marangu Gate

The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Distance covered:

20.8km / 12.9mi

Approx. time taken:

8 hours

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch Included

Meeting Point

MOSHI

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EMMANUEL KITANO

EMMANUEL KITANO

We organize wildlife safaris ( Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Arusha National Park, ) we organize KILIMANJARO / MERU Mountain Climbing. We organize beach holidays in Zanzibar we organize TOURS around Lake Victoria.

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Durée : 5 Hours

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