Marangu route is arguably the most common Kilimanjaro ascent. This is a relatively easy 5 – 6 days trip Kilimanjaro climb. Marangu Route is also the oldest Route and most popular, at one time the route was drawing over 80% of trekkers on Kilimanjaro, and it also came to be known as Coca – Cola route’s where the final summit bid is undertaken via the Normal/Marangu Route.
On Marangu route, you descend this route by retracting your steps. This is the only route on Mt. Kilimanjaro that all overnight stops are in purpose built huts. Since this is the shortest and cheapest route on the mountain, it is frequently very busy leading to the facilities along the trail sometimes becoming stretched. It is always recommended that you pay and book in advance to secure yourself a room if you plan to use this route.
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Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport https://www.kilimanjaroairport.go.tz/ Other Pickup Destination, where you will meet a Majali guide, and be transferred to the hotel. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are prepared to trek Kilimanjaro on the Marangu Route for 6 days by checking your gear and giving you a brief breakdown of the trip.
Note: Check-in starts at 2:00 PM
A guide and support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold another briefing. Then you will travel to the entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park, known as Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After another few hours of formalities with the park rangers at the gate and you will be on the trail. The group will stop for a light snack then start the hike towards the Mandara Hut (2,700 m). The trail takes us through the rainforest, so we suggest bringing a raincoat and extra clothes. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will have prepared everything necessary, you will sleep inside of the huts, which are quad shared, and the bathrooms will have running water.
Change in Elevation: Marangu Gate ( 1,860 m) — Mandara Hut ( 2,700 m)
Hiking distance: 11 km
Hiking time: 5-7 hour
Departing from Mandara Hut ( 2,700 m ), we continue through the forest until the trail opens up into the mooreland. Once we reach Horombo Hut ( 3,720 m ) you will be able to see Kibo and Mawenzi for the first time. At Horombo hut bathrooms are available with running water. After lunch we will have an acclimatization hike towards Kibo hut and back down to camp where we will enjoy dinner and rest.
Trekking from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut:
Change in Elevation: Mandara Hut (2,700 m) — Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
Hiking distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Acclimatization Hike:
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) — Toward Kibo Hut (3,900 m)
Hiking distance: 2 km
Hiking time: 1-2 hours
Early wake up, then we begin a gradual climb across the lunar desert also known as the ”saddle.” We will camp at the Kibo HutS.. After we arrive at camp you will need to sleep and rest as much as possible because at night we will begin the climb to the summit.
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut ( 3,720 m) — Kibo Hut (4,700 m)
Hiking distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 4-8 hours
Very Early wakeup ( midnight), We depart from camp and begin the climb to the summit. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. Once we reach Gilman’s Point ( 5,861 m ) we will only have 2 hours left until we reach the summit. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m ) – the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and the last point of the climb on the Marangu Route, you will have reached the highest point in all of Africa — CONGRATULATIONS!
From the Summit, we will begin our descent to Kibo Hut and enjoy a warm lunch. After lunch, we will hike down to the Horombo Camp ( 3,730 m ) and later in the evening we will enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well earned sleep.
Change in Elevation: Kibo Hut (4,700 m) — Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
Hiking distance: 6 km ascent / 16 km descent
Hiking time: 6 -8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park’s exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent the whole group will gather at the hotel where we will present you with your commemorative certificates.
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) — Moshi ( 1,524 m )
Hiking distance: 18 km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Hotel checkout is at 11am. From there a Majali guide will transfer you to the airport for your flight.
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| Office In: | Tanzania |
| City: | Moshi |
| Since: | 2020 » (4) Years of Experience. |
| Size: | 50 - Employees |
5 Days 4 Nights Marangu Route
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