Marangu route 6days 5night
Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania
(22 Reviews)
| 6 Days |
Min People : 1 |
Yearly Round |
| Min Age : 16+ |
Pickup : Airport |
Langauge - English |
Description
Mt. Kilimanjaro has 3 volcanic cones and is the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 meters above sea level. This Marangu route is the most popular and the easiest route. It is gradual and steady therefore making it less painful on the trek. It also offers a shorter acclimatization period. This route is also known as the coca cola route as its accommodation is in the huts, which also serves beverages. The trek begins in the south east of the mountain at Marangu gate & the descent takes the same route. It has the best trail in the rain forest combined with and great views of the Mawenzi. It is preferred by those want to spend less time on the mountain & do not mind crowds
Kilimanjaro trekking Marangu route 6 days itinerary is what we recommend as it allows one day of acclimatization at Horombo on the 3rd day. Marangu is the only route offers hut accommodation with beds & mattress. Soft drinks, mineral water, chocolate bar & beer can be purchased at the camps but trash in trash out is closely observed.
Price Includes
- Return transfer to & from the Mountain
- 5 Overnight stays in mountain Huts
- Professional & well experienced Mountain guides chef & porters
- All Park fees & Rescue fees
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
Price Excludes
- Accommodation in Moshi/ Arusha
- Flight tickets
- Sleeping bag, please bring your own sleeping bag or can be rent in Moshi at reasonable price
- Tanzania Visa
- Gratuity for Kilimanjaro climbing Crew (please tip separately)
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages etc)
- Meals not listed above
- Travel insurance if applicable
Day 1- Arrive in Tanzania
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport - Bushwide African Safaris representative will be waiting outside the secured area to warmly welcome you to Tanzania. The road transfer to your hotel in Moshi will be approximately forty five minutes. After check-in, your safari guide will brief you on the following day's schedule, review a safari safety check list and answer any questions you may have. "Accommodation: Kili Wonders Hotel."
Day 2 - Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)
After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel 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 Included
Day 3 -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 Included
Day 4 - Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)
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: 7 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 5 -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: 12 – 15 hours
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 6 -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 Included
