5-6 Days Marangu Routes- Kilimanjaro Hiking | Climbing
TOUR OVERVIEW
The Marangu Route is also known as the "Coca Cola" or "tourist" route. It is the easiest and shortest 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. Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak. It is a shorter route with a steeper incline and less time for acclimatization it tends to have a lower summit success rate. This is the only route where the ascent and descent route is shared, thus creating more traffic.
Tour Hilights
Day 1: Moshi- Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (8km - 4/5 hours)
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (12km - 6/8 hours)
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (10km -6/8 hours)
Day 4: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak, Kilimanjaro's summit (6km - 6/8/ hours) back to Horombo Hut (16 km -4/5 hours)
Day 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (20km -5/7 hours) – Moshi
Day0: Arrival Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet our company representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.
Accommodation Overnight: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
Meal Plan: Half Board HB Company :
Day1 Moshi- Marangu gate to Mandara Hut (Rainforrest)
Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Marangu to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.
Accommodation Overnight: Mandara Hut
Meal Plan: Half Board FB
Day2 Mandara Hut- Horombo Hut
Today’s hike takes you from the verdant rainforest into the stark alpine zone, as you’ll cover more than 11 kilometres on your way to the Maundi Crater. You’ll set off bright and early today, as you’ve got a long day of hiking ahead of you! If the weather is clear, you’ll find stunning views of Kibo Glacier from here before settling down for the evening.
Accommodation Overnight: Horombo Hut
Meal Plan: Full Board FB
Day3 Horombo to Kibo Hut
It’s another big day of hiking today, as you’ll make your way to Kibo Hut to set up camp ahead of your summit. Climbing almost 1,000m, you’ll pass your last watering point at the 4,130m mark before arriving at Kibo Hut in the afternoon. Remember to drink plenty of water during your early dinner, as you’ll be up bright and early tomorrow to begin your ascent to the summit!
Accommodation Overnight: Kibo Hut
Meal Plan: Full Board FB
Day4 Kibo Hut to Summit (Uhuru peak) and Descent to Horombo Hut
Around midnight, awake for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. The hike begins with a demanding five hour hike to Gillman's Point on the crater rim. Although this is considered to be the easiest of the three crater ascent paths, it is still extremely difficult. The first major rest stop, William's Point, lies at 5000 meters and is approximately a two hour hike Kibo Hut. Continue on for thirty minutes before beginning the rocky switchbacks that will continue to Gillman's Point (5,681 meters). The hike from Gilman's to Uhuru Peak is a gradual climb and as far as hikes go, not very difficult. The altitude, however, makes the hike long and tiring. The crater rim hike takes approximately two hours. Upon reaching Uhuru, take photos of your guide and group at the peak before beginning the descent to Horombo Hut. On the way down from the summit, you will see all of the magnificent views you could not see on the way up. Stop for a short break and snacks at Kibo Hut before continuing on to Horombo Hut. Reach Horombo Hut in the afternoon and enjoy your last night on the mountain.
Accommodation Overnight: Horombo Hut
Meal Plan: Full Board FB
Day5 Descent from Horombo to Marangu Gate- Moshi
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. Accommodation Overnight: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel Meal Plan: Half Board
Day6 Departure Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport. Note: Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.
