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ABOUT BEST 5 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE KILIMANJARO CLIMBING

This 5 Days Hiking Marangu Route is one of the most popular routes for trekking to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Termed easier route, the route has encounter a highest failure rate due to bad preparation and untimely attempt. The above situations have moved KINAPA officials to put more emphasis and serious measures for those who climbing Mt Kilimanjaro on Marangu route. All camps along this route have a good radio communication to the park office. Some goods like mineral water, soft drinks, beer and chocolates are available in these camps.

This 5 days 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.

DAY O - Arrival - Kilimanjaro

Our driver will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport for pick up and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at your arranged Hotel

    Hotel: Bed & Breakfast
    ACCOMMODATION OPTION : OVERNIGHT AT MOSHI

Marangu Day 1: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper work 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
      Accommodation: Mandara Hut

Marangu Days 2: Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

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
      Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Marangu Days 3: Horombo to 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
      Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Marangu Days 4: Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

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
       Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Marangu Days 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

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 the Kilimanjaro.

    Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi
    Approx. time taken: 8 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
      Accommodation: Moshi/arusha

The Trip Cost Includes

  • Guide
  • Park Fees
  • Tax
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Gate transfer
  • Crew wages
  • Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
  • Environment fees
  • During the climb you will spleep in Huts
  • 6 Brekafasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • Drinking Water
  • Guide
  • Porters
  • Cook

The Trip Cost Excludes

  • Flights
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Laundry Services
  • Tips to mountain crew

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