Kilimanjaro Trekking – Marangu Route (6 Days/5 Nights)
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Time of Year
2023
Package Summary
The Marangu Route, often called the “Coca-Cola Route,” is considered one of the easier routes up Mount Kilimanjaro due to its gradual slope. It is the only route with hut accommodations, providing dormitory-style bunks with mattresses and pillows, though sleeping bags are still required. While it’s a more crowded path, Marangu is a popular choice for climbers seeking a comfortable yet challenging experience.
Included/Exclude
- Airport transfer to Nakara Hotel in Marangu
- Accommodation at Nakara Hotel (Full Board)
- Transfer to Marangu Gate
- Park entry fees and hut accommodations
- Salaries for guides and porters
- Food and water throughout the expedition
- Accommodation at Outpost Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)
- Return transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport
- International airfare
- Medical insurance
- Visa fees
- Tips for guides and porters
Tour Plan
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and, after immigration and customs, meet your professional mountain guide. Drive to Nakara Hotel in Marangu, Moshi for an overnight stay. (Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
After breakfast, transfer to Marangu Gate for registration and preparation. Begin the trek through dense, semi-tropical forest, reaching Mandara Hut (2,700m) for an overnight stay. (Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Distance: 12 km / 7 miles
Start the ascent through alpine meadows and moorland to reach Horombo Hut (3,705m). Enjoy views of Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. Overnight at Horombo Hut. (Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
Continue the climb through rugged terrain to Kibo Hut (4,730m). Encounter unique mountain vegetation like giant cacti and lobelias. Overnight at Kibo Hut. (Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours ascent, 6-7 hours descent
- Distance: 6 km ascent, 15 km descent
At midnight, start the final ascent via Gilman’s Point, reaching Uhuru Peak by early morning. After celebrating your accomplishment, descend to Kibo Hut for a short rest, then continue down to Horombo Hut for the night. (Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Hiking Time: 6 hours
- Distance: Approximately 19.7 km
After breakfast, descend through the forest to Marangu Gate, where you’ll receive a certificate of achievement. Transfer to Outpost Lodge in Arusha for an overnight stay. (Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast)
After breakfast, depart for Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward flight.
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