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6 Day Marangu Route Climb Kilimanjaro
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Duration - 6 days, 10 hours, 4 minutes
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Guide optionsEnglish, Spanish, German, French
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
The Marangu Route, also known as the “Coca Cola Route Kilimanjaro” because of the availability of Coca Cola in the tea huts back in the day, is the easiest of all the Kilimanjaro routes due to its gradual slope and the removal of obstacles to create a well-defined path.
Highlights
- Summit Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the seven summits of the world at 19,340′
- Navigate Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route, the most scenic on the mountain
- Cross 6 ecological zones from lush rainforest to the harsh, beautiful arctic zone
- Follow expert African guides, full of knowledge of the mountain and its environs
- Experience Signature Camping! Spacious tents, deluxe comfort, amazing meals and more!
Description
6 Day Marangu Route Climb Kilimanjaro
The Marangu Route, also known as the “Coca Cola Route Kilimanjaro” because of the availability of Coca Cola in the tea huts back in the day, is the easiest of all the Kilimanjaro routes due to its gradual slope and the removal of obstacles to create a well-defined path
One of the easiest and most popular routes
The sleeping huts found here are quite comfortable, which eliminates any need for camping. Also known as the “Tourist Route” because of its popularity and relative ease of ascent, Marangu is ideal for people who prefer walking on well-defined paths rather than secluded steep slopes. Because of its ease, Marangu is much cheaper than other routes as well.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to accommodation in Moshi
- All park fees collected by Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees,)
- Accommodation at 3* hotel (Hotel or Lodge) one night before and one night after the expedition.
- All meals on the hike. You will find delicious energy-rich meals on our mountain menus.
- All group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery and cutlery)
- Professional guides licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park
- Taxes
- Wi - Fi
- Exclusions:
- International flights
- Tips (250-300 USD per climber for the whole mountain crew)
- Visa fee (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for all others)
- Personal gear rentals
- Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the climb)
- Portable toilets are not available on Marangu route
- Mountaineering insurance
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Moshi
Day 1 : Marangu gate to Mandara Hut
After breakfast we will collect you from your hotel for your transfer to Marangu Gate for registration. Our porters prepare and pack our supplies and luggage before we start our ascent on a cleared ridge trail through the rainforest. The forest, covered with mist and dripping with beards of moss, is also where most of Kilimanjaro's animals are found. We will spend our first night at Mandara Hut, a group of wooden A-framed huts set in a forest clearing. Water is piped into the camp from springs above and there are flush toilets behind the main hut.
Day 2 : Trek Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
From Mandara Hut the trail passes through a short stretch of forest, skirting the base of the Maundi Crater emerging into the transition zone from rain forest to moorland. After about 6 hours we arrive at Horombo Hut.
Day 3 : Horombo Hut (Acclimatisation)
This extra day and night at Horombo is ideal for good acclimatisation. A hike towards Mawenzi, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours up and 1.5 hours down) is strongly recommended as it will further assist with acclimatisation.
Day 4 : Trek to Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
We continue our ascent into the Alpine desert zone passing the last place where water is available at 4130m. From Kibo Hut, the summit is now a further 1195m of ascent. We will make our summit ascent tonight so we will go to go to bed early to get as much rest as possible.
Day 5 : Trek Kibo Hut to SummiTrek Kibo Hut to Summit, back Horombo Hut
Today’s the day you finally climb to the summit. You embark along a rocky path at midnight reaching the first checkpoint at 5150 meters (Hans Meyer Cave). The path continues for another two hours till you reach Gilman’s Point. This is where you take a break, rest those aching limbs and refuel your body. After adequate rest, you push onto Uhuru Peak, where you can click some of the most stunning pictures. Begin your descent back to Kibo Hut and finally back to Horombo Hut. This is surely going to be the longest day of your life, but it’s also bound to be the most enriching one so far
Day 6 :Horombo Hut , Back to Marangu Gate
Your final day on the trek, departing after breakfast we descend a further 1740m to Marangu Gate to pick up your summit certificates from the Park Headquarters. Transfer to your hotel for a well- earned shower and celebration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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6 Day Marangu Route Climb Kilimanjaro duration is 6 days, 10 hours, 4 minutes.
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