6- DAYS MARANGU ROUTE

Trekking tour in Moshi, Arusha

Tour Price : $1500-1900 Duration : 5-6 days Languages: English, French Discount: 10% If you book one month before the trip

Known as the “Coca-Cola” route because it is considered as easiest route to the roof of Africa. It is classic, oldest, well-established route and it has gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations. that is why is the choice of many visitors who prefer comfortable sleeping and a bit of luxury during the hike.  

The minimum days required for this route is five, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that time period is quite low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended when climbing Kilimanjaro using the Marangu route.

If you come directly from your home country, you will be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town. There you will be briefed about your trip and gear check will be done. In case you have any missing gears, it can be rented on this day.  

Day 1: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

Around 9 AM, you will be picked 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 / 5.2miles

Elevation gained: 840m/2756ft

Approx. time taken: 5 hours

Day 2: 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 / 7.8miles

Elevation gained: 1000m/3280ft

Approx. time taken: 9 hours

Day 3: Acclimatization trek to Zebra Rocks (4020m) then back to Horombo Hut (3700m)

Today serves as an acclimatization day. This should not be underestimated and greatly improves your chance of success in reaching the summit. After a relaxing breakfast, a 4 hours trek follows to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. On your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you. You can relax in the afternoon and regain your strength for the hike the following day.

Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi

Approx. time taken: 4 hours

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

Elevation gained: 3280

Approx. time taken: 7 hours

Day 5: Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Horombo Hut (3700m)

The summit night. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and tiresome. 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 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.

Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi

Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours

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-SUMMIT PARTY:  At the gate there will be an after-summit part to celebrate your victory in conquering Kilimanjaro. That part involves official certification which are offered by United Republic of Tanzania to any person who make successful summit to Kilimanjaro. Apart from certificates there will also be lunch, cake, champagne, songs and dancing. Then after is farewell words then short transfer will take you back to hotel.

*Safari , Zanzibar and other add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania

GROUP SIZE PRICE PER PERSON
1 person $ 1900/person
2-4 people $ 1650/person
5-7 people $ 1600/person
8-10 people $ 1550/person
11 & above $ 1500/person

Tanzanian Residents pay 80% of rates  East Africa Citizens pay 60% of rates

Included in price package

• Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
• 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi.
• Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
• Park entry fees,
• Camping fees
• Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
• 18% VAT on tour fees & services
• 4 Season mountain tents
• Double layered Sleeping Mats
• Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
• 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
• Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
• Hot water for washing
• Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
• Government taxes
• Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
• Emergency first-aid kit

Not Included

• Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
• Travel insurance
• Flights
• Laundry (Available at hotel)
• Personal items and toiletries
• Tips for guides, porters and cook.

Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber):

• Guides: $20/day/guide
• Cook: $15/day
• Porter: $10/day/porter

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