5 Days marangu Route
5 days—Mount Kilimanjaro Budget Trekking via Marangu Route
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$1490 USD
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Safari summary
5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS TANZANIA CULTURE AND SIGHTSEEING
Tanzania Wildlife Adventure guides treks up the Marangu Route, which is the easiest and shortest route to Kilimanjaro’s summit and is known as the “Coca Cola” or “tourist” route. This is the only route on Kilimanjaro with the comforts of solar-powered sleeping huts and comfortable beds at every camp. The huts are communal, and each bunk has a sponge mattress and pillow.There are 60 beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts and 120 beds at Horombo Hut. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts. Basic men’s and ladies’ latrines are available at the last camp. All climbing groups, often from several countries around the world, share meals in dining huts providing a jovial and energetic atmosphere. Soft drinks, bottled water, and beer may be for sale at the huts. Bring small Tanzanian bills to purchase these items (prices increase with elevation). This route is usually done in 5 days, but you can do it in 6 days for better
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Laundry
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Meals
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Marangu gate - Mandara Hut
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Marangu village and proceed to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register at Kilimanjaro National Park Authority offices and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara hut located at 9,000 ft / 2,740 m. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Mandara Hut
Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut
After breakfast with your lunch box,walk through Moorland to Horombo hut(3740m a.s.l) for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut
In the morning after breakfast the trek will take us to the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heartland but then disappears into desert like structure. At Kibo you will have your dinner, take a nap and at the middle of the night around 23:30 hour prepare for summit climb.
Kibo Hut
Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
After breakfast with your lunch box,walk throgh Alpine desert to Kibo Hut (4700m a.s.l) final ascent to the Top of Kilimanjaro (Uhuru peak) via Gilmans Point.Then back to Kibo hut for a Breakfast and short rest.After rest descend to Horombo hut for hot lunch,dinner and overnight
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
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. Dinner and overnight at East Point Hotel or similar hotel in Moshi
East Point Hotel
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