Kilimanjaro marangu route 5 days

Kilimanjaro Marangu Route 5 Days

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

Itinerary Code: GY/5981

Duration:  5 Days Climb Kilimanjaro

Category:   Trekking

Trekking Route: Marangu

Attraction: World tallest free-standing mountain at 5895M asl, The three peaks (Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo), The Snow, Five distinct climate zones. Cultivation, Forest, Heather-Moorland, Alpine Desert and Summit climate zones

Tour Guides Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian,

Start in: Moshi

End in: Arusha

Packing list: Camera set with enough zoom etc.

Extra info: Provide Porters and Cookers to accompany you while on the mountain.

The Marangu route, also known as the "Coca-Cola" route, is the oldest, most well established route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations in lieu of camping. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, a120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillownds, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut.

Many favor Marangu because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. However the 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.

Mkama Tours to Tanzania  offers Marangu as five or six day private climb. The five day variation does not have an acclimatization day on day three at Horombo Hut.

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Hotel in Moshi

During the arrival you will met with our company representative at Kilimanjaro Airport where our company representative will pick you up and transfer you in a private car to your lodge in round Moshi town with pre-climbing briefing en route and on arrival.  

Dinner and overnight at Booked Hotel Dinner included.

Day 2: Drive to Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the trek. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara Huts. 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/5mi

·        Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

·        Habitat: Montane Forest

·        Meals: LD

·        Budget Lodging: Mandara Hut

Day 3: Hike 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 Huts. 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/7.5mi

·        Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

·        Habitat: Heathland

·        Meals: BLD

·        Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut

Day 4: Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable VIEWSat every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo Huts.

The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!

·        Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft

·        Down to 3700m/12,200ft

·        Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down

·        Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down

·        Habitat: Alpine Desert

·        Meals: BLD

·        Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut

Day 5: Hike Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to Moshi and then Transfer to Arusha for Dinner and overnight.

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 elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

Vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you to n Arusha fordinner and overnight at Arusha Crown Hotel.