5 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Via Marangu route

4 Nights / 5 Days

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The Marangu Route, often referred to as the "Coca-Cola Route," is one of the most popular and classic routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, most well-established route, and is also the only route offering comfortable sleeping huts at every campsite with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are shared by all climbers and the bunks have sponge mattresses and pillows so require fewer supplies.

The Marangu Route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. It is, unfortunately, less scenic than other routes because the ascent and descent are on the same path. Compared to other routes, it offers relative luxury.

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Elevation: 1830m/6039ft to 2720m/8976ft

Distance: 8 km

Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours

Vegetation Zone: Rainforest.

The driver will pick you up from the Hotel at Marangu Gate, where registration takes place, while guides and porters prepare equipment. We start to climb up through a lush tropical rainforest to Mandara Hut. Here you will be surrendered to Eucalyptus trees, different species of birds, impatiens Kilimanjarii, Colobus Monkey, Blue Monkey, and many interesting things. You will spend your nights in special huts along the Marangu route. After coffee or tea at Mandara Hut, you will have a chance to visit the Maundi Crater which offers spectacular
- Themes : Trekking
Day 2 : Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 2720m/8976ft to 3720m/12276ft

Distance: 11 km/miles

Hiking time: 5-6 hours

Vegetation Zone: Moorland

This is a long day. After morning breakfast, you will begin with an hour hike through rainforest glades. You will then ascend through heathland and on into the open moorlands where the vegetation is sparse with small shrubs. Stop halfway for lunch, short rest and you will be able to spot the two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi before reaching the camp, here you will have dinner and overnight.
- Themes : Trekking
Day 3 : Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Elevation: 3720m/12276ft to 4720m/15576ft

Distance: 9 km

Hiking time: 5-6 hours

Vegetation Zone: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we hike to Kibo Hut. We now pass the last watering point, walking onto Kilimanjaro’s saddle between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. When you reach camp, you will be served lunch. Pay attention to your body and keep your guide informed of any signs of altitude sickness. At Kibo Hut you will be served an early dinner then go to bed.
- Themes : Trekking
Day 4 : Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 4720m/15576ft to 5895m/19453ft to 3720m/12276ft

Distance: 21 km

Hiking time: 13-15 hours

Vegetation Zone: Alpine Desert/Arctic zone/Moorland.

This is your special day when your dream comes true, your guide will wake you up around 11:00 pm for tea and biscuits, Summit will begin at midnight, we follow a switchback path up to a volcanic scree slope, passing William Point (5000m/15000 ft) to Hans Meyer Cave (5200m/17000 ft), after a short break we proceed to Gillman’s point (5681m), which is located on the crater rim.

A bit further around the crater, we reach our goal, Uhuru Peak (5895m/19453ft), the roof of Africa. You’ll have a short time to take photos at the summit. Descending to Kibo Hut is fast. After lunch, other refreshments. Continue to the Horombo huts. You’ll enjoy your last dinner on the mountain in the evening despite your exhaustion.
- Themes : Trekking
Day 5 : Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Elevation: 3720m/12276ft to 2720m/8976ft

Distance: 19 km

Hiking time: 6-7 hours

Vegetation Zone: Moorland/Rainforest

This is another big day, and after an early breakfast, we will start descending passing through Mandara Hut before reaching the Marangu gate. We will cross through the moorland to the rainforest where you can spot many birds, tall trees, flowers, and many interesting things. Our route will end at Marangu Gate which will require all hikers to sign out in order to receive certificates of completion. A driver from Hilbas tours will drive back to Hotel. On the way back you will pass through coffee and banana farms around Marangu villages.
- Themes : Trekking

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Inclusions

Accommodation:
Standard twin-sharing (double beds in one room) in a three-star hotel (Moshi town) before and after the expedition; these hotels provide everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Accommodation in huts. An average hut fits 6-8 people. National park rangers allocate huts. We will do our best to arrange separate huts for our groups. However, during the busy months, you may share huts with climbers from other groups. Marangu Huts have bunk beds.
Please note:
All accommodation is shared (i.e. you will share a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike with your travel companion).
If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer).
Entry fees and salaries
-All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park, -Camping fees, Vehicle fees, Rescue fees, and all Government taxes.
-Guides, porters, waiters, cooks accommodation, Entry fees on the mountain and Salaries
Climbing crew:
-Professional / Experienced English-speaking Mountain guides licensed by –Kilimanjaro National Park.
-All our guides hold Wilderness First Aid certifications.
-Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp masters, porters, cooks, etc.).
Meals:
– Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;
-3 standard meals a day on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
-All drinks on the hike (Coffee, tea, Milo tea, water, etc).
Hiking and safety equipment:
-All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery);
-Oxygen cylinders and Oximeters;
– Medical kits