5 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route

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1290$ per person

Duration

5 Days

Tour type

Mountain Trek

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Climb to the Rooftop of Africa Marangu Route

This route is located from south east of Mount Kilimanjaro and beginnings with short drive from Moshi town to Marangu gate. This Is the oldest and well-established route with its nickname of Coca-Cola route which derived from the fact of being the only route people sleep in the hut instead of tents as other route. Marangu route is considered as the easiest route on Mount Kilimanjaro due to its gradual slope, although in the real fact should not be considered as the fact of truth and despise the necessary required preparation. This route has its own test of adventure, scenery, and challenge and in contrary to other route, it offers a comfort sleep in the shared mountain hut with solar light and comfortable sponge mattress. The uniqueness of the route is that it is the only route where client will get time to visit Zebra rocks located close to mawenzi peak. The trek uses the same route for hiking up and down and offer a great view and panoramic vistas. This hike can be climbed in five days, although at Popote Adventure Africa we recommend a 6 days hike with better climatization at Horombo hut with Zebra rock visit. Our success rate is 95% on this route.

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Destination

Mount Kilimanjaro Discover Mount Kilimanjaro

Tour Start Location

Kilimanjaro International Airport

Tour End Location

Kilimanjaro International Airport

Price includes

3 meals daily while on the mountain
4 Season mountain tents
Chemical Flushed Portable toilet and toilet Crew.
Cookware and Stove
Dinning tent for shared in group.
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
Filtered water throughout the trek
Oxygen tank and oximeter for health and safety purpose.
Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
Sleeping Mats

Price does not include

Both International and local flights
Items of a personal nature
Laundry Services
Tips to mountain crew

Kilimanjaro climb 5-Days Marangu route

#People in group	1	2-4	5-7	8+
Standard package	$ 1,590	$1,445	$ 1,365	$1,290

Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Moshi town. You will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.

Driving distance: 55 km/miles,
Driving Time: 1hour
Habitat: Cultivated zone
Hotel: Bed and Breakfast

DAY 1: Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut

After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paperwork has been completed, your trek can begin, and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After a well-earned rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior.

Distance: 12km/8miles,
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours,
Eleven: 9,300 ft to 11,811 ft
Habitat: Heath.

DAY 2: Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut

The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.

Distance: 5km/3miles,
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours,
Eleven: 11,811 ft to 14,160 ft
Habitat: Alpine Desert

DAY 3: Horombo Hut – Kibo Camp

Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short.

Distance: 8km/5miles,
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours,
Eleven: 14,160 ft to 15,430 ft
Habitat: Alpine Desert

DAY 4: Kibo Camp – Uhuru Peak – Horombo camp

Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2-hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.

Distance: 6km/4miles and 16km/10miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours & 4-5 hours
Eleven:15,430 ft to 19,341 to 12,250 ft.
Habitat: Arctic and Heath

DAY 5: Horombo camp – Marangu Gate

The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.

Distance: 20km/12miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Eleven:12,205 ft to 6,046
Habitat: Rain Forest

Depart Tanzania

This day left for your next destination. If you have safari, then might be used to beginning your safari or fly to Zanzibar or fly back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time.