MARANGU ROUTE-KILIMANJARO

8 days—Climbing up to the roof of Africa to make your East African safari unforgettable with Bush and Forest Explorer African Safaris

$2050-2140 USD

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Safari summary

This Kilimanjaro Hike follows the Marangu Route, the easiest and shortest route to the summit of Kilimanjaro Marangu Route is sometimes called the "Coca Cola" and is the oldest and most popular route up Mount Kilimanjaro.

The Marangu route is unique in offering the luxury of sleeping huts at all of the camp stops along the way. The Mandara and Kibo Huts have 60 beds each and the Horombo Hut sleeps 120 people. The huts are equipped with comfortable bunk beds each with a sponge mattress and pillow. The huts on the Marangu trail are communal and are fitted with solar powered lights.The bathrooms of the huts lower down on the slopes feature running water.

There are various beverages on sale along the Marangu Route to quench the thirst of climbing hikers.Bottled water, soft drinks and even beer,are usually available at the huts.Meals are taken in shared dining huts where several climbing groups from various countries across the globe get to meet up. These social mealtimes on the

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	March, May, June, July, August, October, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Hiking | trekking

Itinerary

KILIMANJARO AIRPORT TO ARUSHA/USA

This Kilimanjaro Hike begins with collection from Kilimanjaro Airport situated close to Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Moshi, in northern Tanzania From the Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be taken to Usa River, the capital of the Meru District, located 23km from Arusha city. On day one you will be briefed on the Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Trek and have time to check your trekking equipment in preparation for your hike.

Lodging

Usa River – Marangu Gate (1840m)

Upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro National Park, we complete the necessary paperwork before starting our hike up Mt. Walking through the rainforest we keep a lookout for black and white colobus monkeys, as well as other wild animals. After a 4-hour walk, we reach our first overnight stop, the Mandara Hut (2670m). Here we rest before visiting Maundi Crater with our mountain guide. From the crater, we enjoy wonderful views of the Kenyan interior, before returning to Mandara Hut for dinner.

Camping

Day 3: Mandara Hut(2670m) –Horombo

Kilimanjaro

To daybegins with an early breakfast before continuing our Marangu Hike up Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. We soon reach the tree line passing into the heath and moor vegetation zone. We hike for about 4 – 6 hours to reach the Horombo Hut, at an altitude of 3700m. We will have dinner and stay overnight at Horombo Hut, admiring the spectacular views over Mawenzi, Kibo and the vast plains of Masai steppe. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Camping

Day 4: Horombo Hut (3720m) – Zebra

Kilimanjaro

After a relaxing breakfast, we trek for about 4 - 5 hours to reach the Zebra Rocks (3980m), a rock formation named after the distinctive black and white stripes on the rocks. Returning to Horombo Hut we enjoy a warm lunch prepared by our mountain team. The afternoon is free for you to relax and rest up before setting off on the next leg of our Marangu Hike the following day. We have dinner in the evening and spend another night at Horombo Hut.

Camping

Day 5: Horombo Hut (3720m) – Kibo

Kilimanjaro

A long and challenging trek awaits us today, lasting about 5 - 6 hours. Our destination is Kibo Hut with the hiking trail passing the “Last Waterpoint” followed by the so-called “saddle” en route. Today the Kilimanjaro Hike takes us through a barren plateau joining the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Tonight we enjoy an early dinner and get an early night, in preparation for a very early start the next day. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner  

Camping

Day 6: Kibo Hut (4700m)–Uhuru Peak

Kilimanjaro

Today is the most exciting day on our Marangu Hike as we will reach the summit of Kilimanjaro! We start the final stretch of the trek at night while the lava ash is still frozen, making it is easier to walk on. The mountain guide wakes you at 23:00 hrs and by midnight we set off on the long and tough trek to the summit. Making our way slowly but surely up Kilimanjaro we pass the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m. We reach the crater rim of Kilimanjaro, Gillman’s Point at 5715m,.

Camping

Day 7: Horombo to MARANGU gate

Kilimanjaro

The final stretch of this Kilimanjaro Hike passes through heath and moor terrain as we return to the Mandara Hut at 2700m. After a warm lunch at Mandara Hut we head back into the tropical rainforest reaching the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m) after 6 hours trekking today. At the gate we say goodbye to our mountain guides and transfer back to the Green Hills of Africa, where we spent the first night of this hike up Kilimanjaro

Lodging

Day 8: Arusha/Usa River - Airport

On day eight you have a hearty breakfast at the lodge, before continuing with your travels or taking a transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport. This brings your memorable Kilimanjaro Hike via Marangu Route to a close.

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