MARANGU ROUTE

6 days—MARANGU ROUTE 6 DAYS ITINERARY

$1699-1750 USD

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Safari summary

Marangu Route is the most popular, least difficult and the shortest way to Uhuru Peak. This route is also called the Tourist Route or the Coca Cola Route. 70% of all climbers choose this route, because most of the route consists of easy hiking. This route is fairly easy but the final part to the summit is still difficult. Although this rout is the easiest, it has the highest failure rate due to bad preparation. It is advised to take this route seriously enough, to be well organized and to take all possible safety measures.The Marangu route is referred as the coca-cola route.This is the only route which uses the same path to and fro. Marangu route is the most crowded route to Kilimanjaro. The route is comfortable walking path and an easy route to climb.

Here the camping is not allowed but you can stay in a hut accommodation which is offered. A climb in Marangu route is comparatively cheap and can be climbed in 5 days.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Private vehicle and driver
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

DAY 1

Kilimanjaro

Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Mandara Hut (2,743m/9,000ft) Elevation Gain: 915 meters, 3,000 feet Drive from moshi town to marangu gate, begin your Kilimanjaro hike. Eat a picnic lunch at Kisambioni, day one's halfway point. After lunch continue walking through the rainforest until reaching Mandara Hut. Relax for the rest of the day or take a short walk to Maundi Crater. making the short hike well worth the effort.

HUT ACCOMMODATION

DAY 2

Kilimanjaro

Mandara Hut (2,743m/9,000ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) Elevation Gain: 977 meters, 3,200 feet After breakfast, leave Mandara Hut and Kilimanjaro's forests for Horombo Hut. Most of the day's hike will be through Kilimanjaro's moorland, a rockylandscape with desert-like plants. Arrive at Horombo Hut at around 3:00 pm and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing. the Horombo Huts are considered to be the nicest on Kilimanjaro.

HUT ACCOMMODATION

DAY 3

Kilimanjaro

Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Mawenzi Hut (4,600m/15,100ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) Elevation Gain and Loss: 880 meters, 2,900 feet. Day three is an acclimatization day. We suggest hiking all the way to Mawenzi Hut to allow for maximum acclimatization. The hike will increase your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak, and also reward you with magnificent views of Kibo. Return to Horombo for a late lunch. Spend the afternoon and evening relaxing at Horombo.

HUT ACCOMMODATION

DAY 4

Kilimanjaro

Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Kibo Hut (4,750m/15,580ft) Elevation Gain: 1,030 meters, 3,380 feet Leave Horombo Hut after breakfast to hike through the moorland and alpine desert of Kilimanjaro's upper altitudes. After hiking for about an hour arrive at Maua River, a small mountain stream. Break for lunch at Middle Red Hill. After lunch, continue on a steady incline for another two hours through Kilimanjaro's Saddle. Reach Kibo Hut around 3:00 pm to rest and prepare for your midnight climb.

HUT ACCOMMODATION

DAY 5

Kilimanjaro

Kibo Hut (4,750m/15,580ft) to Summit (5,895m/19,340ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) Elevation Gain: 1,145 meters, 3,760 feet; Elevation Loss: 2,175 meters, 7,140 feet Around midnight, awake for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. Upon reaching Uhuru, take photos of your guide and group at the peak before beginning the descent to Horombo Hut. continuing on to Horombo Hut. Reach Horombo Hut in the afternoon and enjoy your last night on the mountain.

HUT ACCOMMODATION

DAY 6

Kilimanjaro

Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft); Elevation Loss: 1,920 meters, 6,295 feet After breakfast, finish the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate. Your last hike on Kilimanjaro is a beautiful one, passing through Kilimanjaro's cloud forest. Watch your step during the descent, as the trail can be slippery. Our vehicles will be waiting at Marangu Gate to take you back to Moshi. You will be able to buy t-shirts and sodas at the gate.

LODGE/HOTEL

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