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5 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE KILIMANJARO CLIMBING is a 5 Days tour in Tanzania via the Marangu route, starting from USD 1300. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
5 Days

Route
Marangu

From
USD 1300

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 5 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE KILIMANJARO CLIMBING

This 5 days Marangu route is also referred to as the "Coca-Cola" route, as it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. It is the oldest and the most well established route on the Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls, basic washrooms and toilet. Short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult. The 5 Days Marangu Route is one of the most popular routes for trekking to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Termed an easier route, the Marangu Route has encountered the highest failure rate due to bad preparation and untimely attempts. These situations have prompted KINAPA officials to put more emphasis and serious measures for those climbing Mt Kilimanjaro on the Marangu Route. All camps along this route have good radio communication to the park office. Some goods like mineral water, soft drinks, and chocolates are available in these camps.

Duration: 5 Days
Route: Marangu
Starts at: USD 1300

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 5 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE KILIMANJARO CLIMBING

DAY O - Arrival - Kilimanjaro
Day 1: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)
Days 2: Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)
Days 3: Horombo to Kibo Hut
Days 4: Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)
Days 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Arrival - Kilimanjaro
Day 02	Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)
Day 03	Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)
Day 04	Horombo to Kibo Hut
Day 05	Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)
Day 06	Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

Day 01: Arrival - Kilimanjaro

>> Our driver will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport for pick up and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at your arranged Hotel

Time: 2 Hours
Meals: Not included

Accommodation: Moshi

Day 02: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

>> After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge 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.

Time: 5 hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Mandara Hut

Day 03: 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.

Time: 9 Hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 04: Horombo to Kibo Hut

>> 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.

Time: Kibo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Day 05: 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.

Time: 12hours - 15hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 06: 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.