6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Trekking

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Below is a route which can take anybody from any corner of the planet to the “Roof of Africa”. Famously known as the “Coca Cola Route”, Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route is the easiest, cheapest and one of the busiest routes to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route is the only route that offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style accommodation.

Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route can take five or six days; however, we always advise choosing the longer route for the best chance of acclimatization and reaching the Mount Kilimanjaro summit “Uhuru Peak”.

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2 Nights’ Accommodation Pre/Post Climb
Airport transfers
All park fees (entry, camping, forest department and rescue fees)
Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) while on the mountain
Accommodation and facilities
Transport to and from the gate
Drinking water
Oxygen cylinder and ox meter

Tips for the team (guide, assistant guide, cook and porters)
All personal mountain climbing gear and equipment
Travel insurance and visa
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Flights

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Moshi Arrival

To make your trip as easy as possible, we can offer accommodationin Moshi before and after the Mount Kilimanjaro climb. Or if you’d prefer, you can stay at a hostel/hotel of your choice. We can also offer airport transfers to and from Kilimanjaro Airportif required.A pre- Mount Kilimanjaro climb briefing will be arranged with one of our mountain guides to ensure that you have all the correct mountain climbing gear (see our packing list for further information ). We’ll also talk you through what will be expected during the climb and share all our best secrets for conquering the highest point of Africa "Uhuru Peak"
Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,830m/6,000ft) to Mandara Huts (2,700m/ 8,900ft)

Elevation Gain: 870 metres / 2,900 feet
Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
After breakfast, you’ll get picked up from your hostel/hotel in Moshi and driven to the starting point at Marangu Gate (approximately 45 mins). After registration, you will begin your journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro using a well-maintained trail through Montane Forest. On the way, you’ll walk through dense rainforest and coffee plantations as your guide talks you through some of the local flora and fauna. Here you will also get a very good chance of witnessing Black and White Colobus monkeys, as well as many different species of brightly-coloured birds. Mandara Hut is a group of dormitory-style wooden huts with solar generated lighting. The camp accommodates up to 60 hikers, and has all necessary facilities, including water and toilets.
Day 2: Mandara Huts (2,700m/8,900ft) to Horombo Huts (3,720m/12,200ft)

Elevation Gain: 1,020 metres/ 3,300 feet
Hiking Time: 6 to 8 hours
Habitat: Moorland
On your second day, you’ll embark on a hike which traverses a slightly steeper trail to Horombo Hut. The trail passes through more of Montane Forest before transitioning into the moorland vegetation zone, where you’ll find rolling alpine meadows dotted with giant heather trees. Once in the open moorland, you’ll also get the opportunity to see plants like the giant lobelia and giant groundsel, which can grow to an outstanding 16ft in height! After approximately six hours of hiking, you will reach Horombo Hut, where you’ll have hot water to wash, an evening meal and an overnight rest. Horombo is a village of huts perched on a small plateau with buildings similar to Mandara, but with a total capacity of 120 climbers.
Day 3: Horombo Huts (3,720m) - Acclimatization Day

An extra day at Horombo Hut provides an opportunity to acclimatize and increase your chances of making it to the summit. There are a number of walks within the vicinity of the huts which are strongly recommended to further help with the process of acclimatizing to the altitude. The most popular hike is to the Mawenzi Saddle, passing the Zebra Rocks along the way. Remember to drink enough water and move slowly (pole, pole). After the four to five-hour hike (round-trip), you’ll then enjoy an evening meal before retreating to bed early for a good night’s rest.
Day 4: Horombo Huts (3,720m/12,200ft) to Kibo Huts (4,700m/ 15,400ft)

Elevation Gain: 980 metres / 3,200 feet
Hiking Time: 6 to 8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Wake up early to catch the sunrise and get some great photos! After a full breakfast, you will then continue to trek at a slow pace through the heathland, which quickly turns into an almost lunar-like landscape as you enter the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. During this hike, you may start to experience some symptoms of altitude sickness. Pay attention to your body and keep your guide informed. From here you will start to get fantastic views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit before arriving at Kibo Hut – a dry-stone-walled hut with dormitories and limited facilities. Rest for the evening at Kibo Huts and prepare for your final ascent to Mount Kilimanjaro summit "Uhuru Peak!"
Day 5: SUMMIT DAY! - Kibo Huts

(4,700m/ 15,400ft) to Uhuru Peak
(5,895m/ 19,340ft) to Horombo Huts
(3,720m/12,200ft)
Elevation Gain: 1,195 metres / 3,940 feet
Elevation Loss: 2,175 metres / 7,140 feet
Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours to Uhuru
Peak; 7 to 8 hours to Horombo Huts
Habitat: Arctic conditions
This is where the going gets really tough! Just before midnight, you will venture into the night and begin your final ascent to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Head northwest through the heavy stone scree following multiple switchbacks between Ratzel and Rebmann glaciers until you reach Stella Point (5,685m).This section is probably the most challenging part of the route, and will require great physical and mental effort. Continue to move slowly, always listening to your guide. After a short rest at Stella Point, you will hike along the crater rim for another hour before reaching your ultimate goal – Uhuru Peak! Congratulations! You have now made it to the “Roof of Africa”. Weather conditions on the Mount Kilimanjaro summit will determine how long you will be able to spend there, but it is important to start your descent within good time to ensure you get enough rest back at Barafu Camp. After your rest, you’ll gather the rest of your belongings and descend to Mweka Hut (3,100m) where you’ll enjoy dinner and a well-earned sleep!
Day 6: Horombo Huts (3,720m) to Marangu Gate (1,830m/6,000ft)

Elevation Loss: 1,890 metres / 6,200 feet
Hiking Time: 5 to 7 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
After eating breakfast, you will begin the easiest part of your adventure on Mount Kilimanjaro viaa scenic path through the forest to Marangu Gate. Successful hikers who made it to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak will be awarded their certificates at the gate. Then it’s time to drive back to your hotel to enjoy a shower, dinner and celebrations with a Kilimanjaro beer!

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