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Created: Peter Kinyaiya
Last update: 29 Jul 2019
5 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE Kilimanjaro climbing
| Activity type: | Trekking |
| Activity level: | Moderate |
| Availability: |
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Duration: | 5 Day(s) / Tour with flexible start dates |
| Price: | from $1520 / Negotiable |
Full description
Known as the “Coca-Cola” route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favour the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, due to its more gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts with dormitory style accommodation. There are 60 bunk beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut. Book Kilimanjaro hiking via Marangu Route for affordable Kilimanjaro climbing cost.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Trekking to the highest mountain in Africa
Two night hotel accommodation in Moshi at Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn.
LOCATIONS:
Tanzania/Kilimanjaro
Price includes
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel Professional, experienced, and friendly mountain guides Medical evacuation with Kilimanjaro Search and Rescue> Flying Doctors. 2 night and accommodations-one before and after the trek in good hotels. Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees Pulse-oximeter – To measure the oxygen level, for each climber daily Portable Emergency Oxygen tanks Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents Sleeping Mattress All meals while on the Mountain Quality Mess tents with table and chairs Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food Clean, purified drinking water Crisis management and safety procedures Fair and ethical treatment of porters Conservation fees (part of park fees) Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees) Rescue fees (part of park fees) Arrival and Departure transfers All Government Tax and Park Entrance Fees VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Not included in price
- Tips for guides, cook and porters Track your trek by satellite device services Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting) Tips and gratuities Travel insurance Tanzania Visa on arrival Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.) Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
Service Provider
Twende Africa Tours is a real local company owned by local people from Moshi town, the land of our Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. Our company is legally registered and accredited by the Government of Tanzania. We are committed to organizing the best adventure in East Africa, particularly Tanzania the land of Natural Wonders like Mount Kilimanjaro, the African highest point and world’s highest free-standing mountain, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar Island, Cultural Destinations, etc. Twende Africa Tours we are organizing advanced Trekking on Mt Kilimanjaro, Meru and Mt Oldonyo lengai, Wildlife Safaris in lodge and camping, Cultural tours and Beach holidays.
We are pride in providing quality service with a guarantee of a reasonable price without sacrificing the quality of our customer service. We assure our clients to have a safe, enjoyable, unique and memorable experience with us. Whatever Packages you choose luxury or budget all these are within our capability. Also, we are offering special interest tours like honeymooner, family vacation and Women only, students, Excursionists, Adventures and Backpacker. Meet very minded, skilled, experienced and knowledgeable people to make you feel the value of your money by surprising you with the best customer service.
Location
Tanzania, Marangu, Kilimanjaro Region, Rombo
Day 5
five
Day 1
Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Day 2
Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.
Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Day 3
Hike Kilimanjaro Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 4
Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 5
Hike Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to Moshi
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
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Last update: Peter Kinyaiya
(1 Apr 2020)