5 – 6 Days Marangu Route
Overview
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This is the shortest and the easiest route of all possible routes to summit on Mountain Kilimanjaro. It is well known as the “Coca-Cola route” due to its popularity, you can climb in just 5 days, however this is not always best as it allows less time for acclimatization. We recommend 6 days climb to increase your chance of summiting successfully. Unlike other routes this is the only route with solar-powered sleeping huts with comfortable beds at every camp all the way up the mountain and shops in different camps that allows you to purchase stuff like sodas, beers snacks etc
Most climbers choose to use 5 days to climb but we do recommend 6 days. An additional day for acclimatization is a key to the successful climb on this mountain. However for well experienced and very fit mountain hikers, the 5 days climb is also suitable. For 5 days climb you will only spend one night at Horombo hut instead of two nights. And time for acclimatization-walks when you choose to do 6 days
Below is a sample itinerary, note that all our programs are flexible and tailored to the individual groups so please let us know if you would like to make any changes. Our climbing team will meet you the day before your climb for a full briefing of your upcoming ascent & descent, including a final check to all your equipments and to any questions you have will be answered.
Included/Exclude
- Pre & Post climb accommodation at your lodge
- Fair salary to your professional Guides and the mountain crew
- National park fees
- Hut/Camping fees and tents
- Rescue fees
- Mattress
- First Aid Kit
- All meals & water at the Mountain
- Airport transfers ( pick up & drop off)
- Transfer to & from the park
- Tipping
- Domestic & International flights
- Visa fee
- Personal gear rentals
- Portable toilets
- Sleeping bag
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
MARANGU GATE (1,980M) to MANDARA HUT (2,700M)
HIKING TIME: APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS
DISTANCE: APPROXIMATELY 12 KILOMETRES
HABITAT: MONTAIN FOREST
After your well prepared breakfast and briefing, we will drive you from your lodge to Marangu gate on the Eastern side of Mt. Kilimanjaro, register with the National park and begin to hike. In this misty forests look for birdlife, Colobus monkeys and towering Eucalyptus trees. Stop half way and have your lunch then continue hiking all the way to Mandara hut for a night stay. Each hut features 6-8 bed bunks. The total capacity of the camp is 60 climbers. Sit back and relax as you enjoy your well prepared dinner.
MANDARA HUT (2,700M) to HOROMBO HUT (3,720M)
HIKING TIME: APPROXIMATELY SIX HOURS
DISTANCE: APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN KILOMETERS
HABITAT: MOORLAND
After breakfast, commence hiking from Mandara Hut to the base of the Maundi Crater then emerge into the moorland. Stop halfway for some rests and lunch, where you can enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Then keep hiking towards Horombo hut for dinner and overnight. Bathrooms with running water are available.
HOROMBO HUT (3,720M) - ACCLIMATISATION DAY
HIKING TIME: OPTIONAL 4.5 HOURS
ACTIVITY: OPTIONAL HIKE PAST ZEBRA ROCKS TO ASSIST WITH ACCLIMITISATION
Horombo huts are clustered huts situated on small plateau with a similar structure to Mandara hut but with a total capacity of 120 climbers. The atmosphere at this point is exiting you will meet different people from around the world who have conquered or trying to conquer the Mighty mountain. This extra day and night is to further assist you with the process of acclimatization. Your day will yet end with a very well prepared meal
HOROMBO HUT (3,720M) to KIBO HUT (4,700M)
HIKING TIME: APPROXIMATLY SIX HOURS
DISTANCE: APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN KILOMETRES
HABITAT: ALPINE DESERT
After breakfast you will continue to trek through the Alphine desert habitat. From Horombo there are two trails to the saddle (area between Kibo and Mawenzi) that is the upper route which is very stony and eroded and the lower route which much easier and nearly an hour shorter. From Kibo Hut the summit is just 1,195m above you and you will make your final ascent on that same night. You will be served an early dinner and got to sleep at around 19h00 and try to get some precious rest and sleep. There is no running water.
KIBO HUT (4,700M) to UHURU PEAK (5,895M) to HOROMBO HUT (3,720M)
HIKING TIME: APPROXIMATELY EIGHT HOURS TO REACH UHURU PEAK AND ANOTHER SIX HOURS TO DESCEND TO HOROMBO
DISTANCE: APPROXIMATELY SIX KILOMETRES ASCENT – AND A FURTHER TWENTY ONE KILOMETRES DESCENT
HABITAT: STONE SCREE AND ICE-CAPPED SUMMIT
At around midnight our crew will wake you up to some light tea and biscuits and will make a move into the night. In the light of the headlamps, you climb the steep slope on serpentine up to Stella point. From there it’s about 45 minutes to the long-awaited Uhuru peak. Congratulations!! Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Africa and an achievement you will live to remember the rest of your life.
Then walk back to Kibo hut from the summit, it should you about 3 hours to get there. Have a short rest and collect the rest of your gears before heading down to Horombo Hut. Here you will rest and feel proud about your achievement.
HOROMBO HUT (3,720M) to MARANGU GATE (1,980M)
HIKING TIME: APPROXIMATELY SIX HOURS
DISTANCE: APPROXIMATELY TWENTY SEVEN KILOMETRES
HABITAT: FOREST
After breakfast start descending through the moorland to Mandara hut, then down to Marangu gate, where those climbers who reached stella point will be issued with green certificate and those who made to the top Uhuru peak will be issued with gold certificate. Then after board the already waiting vehicle and drive back to you lodge an overnight.
Do not forget to tip your Guide, Cook and Porters.
We recommend 25 USD per day for the Guide, 20 USD per day for the Cook and 15 USD per one porter per day.
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