The 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking via Marangu route starts at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. at the Marangu gate in Moshi Tanzania. Experience the best tour for a 6-day Kilimanjaro hiking via Marangu route, perhaps the easiest and most comfortable route to reach the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, 5,895 meters (19,341 feet), the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world; it is one of the Seven Summits. The accommodation on this tour is in simple mountain huts, which might be an advantage compared to the camping routes.
The best price for the most popular 6-day Kilimanjaro hike via the Marangu route is from $1500 to $3450 per climber for the maximum and top summit success of Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters, which depends on accommodation before and after the climb, transport, and meals and this best prices are paid in USD, EUR, pound, and Tanzanian shillings.
THE SUITABLE 6 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
1. The 6 Days Marangu Route starts at the Marangu gate.
2. Location: The route heads to the Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro by coming from the southeastern side of the mountain.
3. Height: The 6-Day Marangu route takes you to Mt. Kilimanjaro's Uhuru Peak summit at an elevation of 5,895 meters (19,341 feet).
4. Summit Success Rate: The average summit success rate is 95%.
5. Experience Signature Camping! deluxe comfort huts, Spacious tents, and amazing meals.
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After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the trek. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara Huts. 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
Meals: LD
Accommodation: Mandara Hut.
You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo Huts. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.
Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: BLD
You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo Huts. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.
Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: BLD
Accommodation: Horombo Hut.
Resting day at Horombo Hut fo acclimatization with optional for hiking to nearby Mawenzi Peak. You will spend full day at Horombo if you do not need to trek our of the huts, this will allow you good time to prepare for tomorrow.
Meals: BLD
Accommodation: Horombo 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 heath-land 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
Meals: BLD
Accommodation: Kibo 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 Huts.
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
Meals: BLD
Accommodation: Horombo Hut.
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).
Kilimanjaro On Foot 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
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
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| Office In: | Tanzania |
| City: | Moshi-Kilimanjaro |
| Since: | 2020 » (4) Years of Experience. |
| Size: | 59 - Employees |
6 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Marangu Route
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