7 Days-Kilimanjaro-Marangu Route

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The Marangu Route has been referred to as the ‘Coca Cola’ route and this has led potential climbers to think that it is an easy route to the summit. This is far from the truth to be honest! The fact that it requires a minimum of 6 days to complete it does not mean that it is easier than any other route. The only reason that people say it is easier is because ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior.
    • The chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut.
    • Fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.

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    The Marangu Route has been referred to as the ‘Coca Cola’ route and this has led potential climbers to think that it is an easy route to the summit. This is far from the truth to be honest! The fact that it requires a minimum of 6 days to complete it does not mean that it is easier than any other route. The only reason that people say it is easier is because it is the only route up Kilimanjaro where you sleep in huts as opposed to tents. An optional acclimatization day at Horombo Huts is highly recommended for those with no prior trekking in altitude experience under their belt. Advance booking of hut accommodation is required to avoid any inconveniences. The route starts from the park headquarters in the village of Marangu and heads straight westwards towards Kibo. The trail goes through lush rainforest, heath and moorland to alpine desert and ultimately the arctic zone at the peak and same route down.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 22 people
Age range18 to 80 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityArusha
End CityArusha

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Climbing & Mountaineering

Destinations

Activities

  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 22

Trip includes

    • Professional, experienced, mountain guides
    • All park fees & Rescue fees
    • All meals while on the Mountain
    • All park fees & Rescue fees
    • Accommodation on arrival day

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Day

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation :  Hotel

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Arusha, and meet company member who will brief you on your upcoming schedule for safari and trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on the trekking day.

Day 2: Marangu Gate (1860m) To Mandara Hut (2700m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation : Mandara

Distance covered: 8.3km / 5.2mi

Approx. time taken: 5 hours

After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Arusha and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper ...

Day 3: Mandara Hut (2700m) To Horombo Hut (3700m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation : Horombo Hut

Distance covered: 12.5km / 7.8mi

Approx. time taken: 9 hours

The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and t...

Day 4: Acclimatization Trek To Zebra Rocks (4020m) Then Back To Horombo Hut (3700m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation : Horombo Hut

Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi

Approx. time taken: 4 hours

Horombo Hut Today serves as an acclimatization day. This should not be underestimated and greatly improves your chance ...

Day 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) To Kibo Hut (4700m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation : Kibo Hut

Distance covered: 9.5km / 5.9mi

Approx. time taken: 7 hours

Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “...

Day 6: Kibo Hut (4700m) To Uhuru Peak (5895m) & Down To Horombo Hut (3700m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi

Approx. time taken: 9– 10 hours

Day 7: Horombo Huts (3,690 M/12,100 Ft) To Marangu Gate To Arusha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

After breakfast and refreshing; descend through the moorland to the Mandara Huts. Have lunch there then continue your triumphant recessional down through lush forest to the park gate, which you shou...

Day 8: Depart

Depending on your flight time you will transfer to the airport

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Price per day$240
Last Updated: 12/16/2021

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
    • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
    • Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc.)
    • Tips for Mountain Crew
    • Accommodation on last day

Accommodation

Hotel /Arusha

Stay at our boutique hotel in Arusha and immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience set between the urban pleasures of the city and the allure of nature. A 5-minute drive from Gold Crest Hotel All Suites Hotel and Conference Centre’s location at Old Moshi Road will bring you to the city center of Arusha. Here, you can find number of banks and hospitals, and a Masai or craft market. Also a few minutes away from the hotel are some of Africa’s most famous landscapes and natural parks: Caught between a sprawling multicultural city and Africa’s magnificent landscapes,

Valuable Services

Feel free to call for room service or drop by our business center and currency exchange any time of the day. You can also utilize the hotel’s swimming pool, gym, and free wireless Internet access, as well as the amenities for dry cleaning and laundry. Travel and tour arrangements will be taken care of as you wish. For your gustatory cravings, the restaurant at Gold Crest Hotel All Suites Hotel and Conference Center offers a menu of halal dishes.

Huts

Mandara Hut: is a village of A-framed huts in a forest clearing on the Marangu Route. Each hut features 6-8 sleeping bunks with solar generated lighting, with a camp capacity of up to 60 climbers. Water is piped into the camp from springs above and there are flush toilets behind the main hut.

Horombo Hut: is a village of huts perched on a small plateau, with buildings similar to Mandara, but with a total capacity of 120 climbers! Horombo is normally bustling with hikers, guides and porters, with an atmosphere of adventure and excitement. You will meet both ascending and descending hikers here. This extra day and night at Horombo is for additional acclimatisation. A hike towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours up and 1,5 hours down), is strongly recommended. This hike will further assist with the process of acclimatisation. Remember to drink enough water and move slowly! All meals for the day are provided at the hut. Retire to bed early and get a last good night’s rest.

Kibo Hut: is a 5 hour hike across the saddle between mawenzi and Kibo and is situated at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall at an elevation of (4,750m). From here you will attempt the summit to the Uhuru Peak

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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinner

Age Requirements
18 to 80 years
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