6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb – Marangu Route
- Tanzania
- 6D/5N
- Max: 7 People
$
1359
/person
6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb - Marangu Route
Marangu is also known as the Coca-Cola route since it is the oldest. It is the favorite route among most mountain climbers due to its gentle inclination. Beginners can hike Kilimanjaro to the summit through this route with a guaranteed success rate. It has superb accommodations of huts and dormitory-style lodging. Five days are required for an experienced climber to reach the summit. However, we advise including an extra acclimatization day to increase the success rate. Hence, this route takes six days to get to Uhuru Peak.
- Itenerary
- Day 1: Arrival Day and transfer to the lodge
Our mountain guide will be waiting for you at the airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport). Upon arriving, you will be welcomed warmly with greetings. Afterward, you will hit the road from the airport to your lodge in Moshi town. You will have scrumptious meals and relaxation activities at the lodge, such as swimming, massage, etc. Your guide will give you a brief about your hike and check the required gear for the breathtaking Kilimanjaro hike. A dinner and overnight sleep will follow
- Day 2: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Wake up early in the morning and get everything ready for the day’s hike. After breakfast, we’ll set up for Marangu Gate. Your guide will sort out all the paperwork for the park officials. After that, you will start your hike. You will hike through the rainforest covering the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro until you reach the Mandara Hut. You will eat a hot dinner and sleep overnight.
§ Marangu Gate (1830 m/6000 ft.) to Mandara Hut (2740 m/9000 ft.)
§ Distance: 7 km
§ Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
- Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
After breakfast, you will start the day’s hike through the remaining rainforest zone and finally into the heath and moorland zones. At this point, you can experience amazing views of the two peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro and Moshi town. You will stop on the way to open your lunch box and then proceed hiking until you reach the Horombo Hut. Your chef will prepare hot water for bathing and a hot dinner. You will sleep overnight in preparation for the next day’s hike.
§ Mandara Hut (2,740 m/9,000 ft.) to Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft.)
§ Distance: 11 km.
§ Hiking time: 6–8 hours
§ Habitat: Heath Land
- Day 4: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Hut
This day’s hike is a special acclimatization. You will start the hike from Horombo Hut, stop at Mawenzi Hut for lunch, and then hike back to Horombo for a rest, dinner, and overnight stay. This hike will increase your summit success rate by making your body used to high altitudes. You will witness the stunning zebra rocks as you hike through this heathland.
§ Horombo Hut (3,720 m/12,200 ft) to Mawenzi Hut (4,600 m/15,100 ft)
§ Mawenzi Hut (4,600 m/15,100 ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720 m/12,200 ft)
§ Elevation Gain and Loss: 2,900 feet
§ Hiking time: 6–8 hours
§ Habitat: Heath Land
- Day 5: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
On this day, you will leave the Horombo Hut to hike through the heathland and enter the alpine desert. You will pass a saddle that links Kibo and Mawenzi, the famous volcanic cones of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arriving at Kibo Hut, you will make final preparations for the summit attempt that will begin shortly. You will have an early dinner and go to bed early to give your body enough rest.
§ Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft) to Kibo Hut (4,695 m/15,400 ft)
§ Distance: 10 km,
§ Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
§ Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Day 6: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
This is the final hike and the most challenging one. You will wake up at 23:30, have an energy-giving cup of coffee, and bite. The aim is to have a sunrise at the Uhuru Peak and enjoy the views wonderful mount. As you hike, you pass through Gilman’s Point (5685 m), Stella Point, and finally reach Uhuru Peak. Enjoy the views of glaciers and craters at the summit and take photos as you wish. You will then start the descent to Kibo Hut for a much-needed lunch. You will then descend to Horombo Hut.
§ Kibo Hut (4,695 m/15,400 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft)
§ Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) to Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft)
§ Distance: 4 km ascent, 14 km descent
§ Hiking Time: 10–15 hours
§ Habitat: Artic
- Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
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This is the last day of your Kilimanjaro hike. You will gently descend from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate. The descent is very easy due to the gentle inclination of the Marangu route in the rainforest. You will eat a hot lunch at Mandara Hut. You will finish the remaining path and collect your certificates at Marangu Gate. Congratulations! You have conquered Africa’s highest peak. Our driver will take you to your lodge in Moshi.
§ Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft) to Marangu Gate (1,830 m/6,000 ft)
§ Distance: 18 km,
§ Hiking time: 5-7 hours
§ Habitat: Rain Forest
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6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb – Marangu Route
- Tanzania
- 6D/5N
- Max: 7 People