Program Highlights
- Duration:
6 Days
- Category:
Kilimanjaro Trekking
- Destination
Kilimanjaro via Marangu route
- Major attractions:
Africa’s highest mountain
- Route info
Marangu known as “cocacola route” is most popular due to its presence of accommodation facilities including dining halls and toilets. The route doesn’t provide much acclimatization time hence suited for experienced hikers
- Start in /End in:
Moshi – Arusha or Moshi
- Fundamental items:
hiking pants, winter jacket, long sleeve shirts, hiking boots, trekking socks, warm gloves, sunglasses and toiletries
Program Details
- Distance: 8km / 5 miles
- Trekking time: 4-6 hours
- Vegetation zone: Rainforest
In the morning, drive from Moshi to Marangu gate for registration formalities and trekking preparations. Start climbing through coffee and maize plantations leading into the rainforest. The path leads to Mandara Hutfor resting and overnight stay.
- Distance: 11.5km / 7 miles
- Trekking time: 6-8 hours
- Vegetation zone: Moorland Zone
Climb from the rainforest into the moorland zone with magnificent views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Climb steadily through the giant heather where the trail leads to Horombo Hut. Have rest upon arrival and take time gaining energy for the next day. Dinner and sleep at the hut.
Climb towards Mawenzi hut meant for acclimatization enabling your body getting used to high altitude and lower oxygen levels. Return to the camp in the afternoon for a hot lunch. Take the rest of the day off resting and recuperating for the next day.
- Distance: 10km / 6 miles
- Trekking time: 5-7 hours
- Vegetation Zone: Low alpine zone / High alpine zone
Climb steeply towards the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The terrain changes to screed and there is a palpable sense of high altitude wilderness. The path leads to Kibo Hut to arrive in the afternoon. Have personal time resting and recuperating for the final ascend. It’s advised to take high amount of water and sleep early by 19:00 pm.
- Distance: 5.5km / 3 miles ascent and then 15km / 8 mile descent
- Trekking time: 6-8 hours to the summit , 5-8 hours to Horombo Hut
- Vegetation zone: Glacial zone, high alpine zone and low alpine zone
Wake up by 23:30 for a hot cup of coffee and putting on trekking gears. Start climbing by midnight through the volcanic screen to reach Gilman’s (5,681 m) by sunrise. Take time to rest and make the final round trip to reach Uhuru Peak (5895m). At the summit, take pictures while feeling accomplished standing at the roof of Africa. Start descending t to reach Horomo Hut in the late afternoon. Dinner and sleep at the hut.
- Distance: 20km / 12.5 miles
- Trekking time: 6-8 hours
- Vegetation Zone: Low alpine zone and rainforest
Descend through moorland into the beautiful lush green forest. Arrive at the gate by mid-day for tipping the crew (guides, porters and cookers) and certificate awards. Green certificates are awarded to hikers who reached Gilman’s and golden to the ones who reached Uhuru peak.
Drive back to the hotel for a well-deserved rest.
End of tour!
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Price Inclusion
- Kilimanjaro park permits
- Professional mountain crew (guides, cooks and porters)
- Two nights accommodation (before and after climb)
- Camping facilities
- Boiled water while at the mountain
- Sleeping bags
- First aid kit
- 3 proper meals+ mineral water and tea/coffee
- Certificates for successful climb
Price Exclusion
- International flights
- Tanzanian Visa
- Trekking gears rentals
- Tips for guides and cooks
- All things of personal nature
- Extra meals and drinks
- Extended tours
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