Five days Marangu Route

5DAYS MARANGU ,Mandara hut, Horombo huts, KIBO Huts &Horombo huts

$1600-1800 USD

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Safari summary

THE SHORT HISTORY OF MARANGU ROUTE
The Marangu Route is also known as the "Coca Cola" or "tourist" route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every camp site with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow. There are 60 beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts and 120 beds at I lorombo llut. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts. Mens' and ladies' latrines are available at the last camp but are very basic.
All climbing groups, often from several countries around the world, share meals in dining huts, providing a jovial and energetic atmosphere. Soft drinks, bottled water, and beer may be for sale at the huts. Bring small Tanzanian bills to purchase these items (prices increase with elevation).
This route is usually done in 5 days but can be done in 6 or 7 days for better acclimatization. The extra day can be spent resting at Horombo or climbing the small peak of Mawenzi.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Private vehicle and driver
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

To Mandara Huts

Kilimanjaro

1700m to 2740m 5500ft to 9000ft 7 km, 4-5 hours Montane Forest After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register, and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment located at 9000 ft / 2740 m. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings, including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colubus monkeys.

Mandara Huts

Mandara hut to Horombo hut

Kilimanjaro

OPTIONAL DAY (Acclimatization Day) 2720m to 3720 m, 9000ft to 12,100 ft, 11 km, 6–8 hours Heath land After about I hour, you will leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. The views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and groundsels. You will start to feel the affects of the altitude. If you wish to extend your trek, you can spend an extra day resting at Horombo or climbing the small.

Horombo Huts

HOROMBO TO KIBO HUTS

Kilimanjaro

3720m to 4720m 12,100ft to 15,400 ft, 10 km, 6–8 hours Alpine Desert Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heath land but then disappears into "moonscape". Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.

Kibo Huts

KIBO TO SUMMIT TO HOROMBO

Kilimanjaro

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman's point located on the crater rim at 18640 ft/5861 m (4–7 hours). Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa: 19340 ft/ 5895 m (1-2 hours). Unbelievable views at every turn. Get your picture taken at the summit to show your friends. From here, we now descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo

Horombo Huts

HOROMBO TO MARANGU GATE

Kilimanjaro

3720m to 1879 m, 12,I00 ft to 5500ft, 18km, 5-7 hours After breakfast, A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2700 m/8858 Ft.), the first stopping place on the Marangu route. Continue descending through lovely, lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1830 m/6004 Ft.). At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

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