5Day Hiking via Marangu Route

5 days—Kilimanjaro Hiking via Marangu Route

$2160-2388 USD

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Safari summary

This special hiking tour takes you to the most famous and the highest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro through the Marangu Route. Which is also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, it is the oldest and most well established route to Kilimanjaro, because the climb is steady and gradual, many climbers prefer the Marangu route. For anyone hiking Kilimanjaro for the first time this is the route to take and also those who appreciate comfortable conditions.

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
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Marangu Gate to Mandara

In the morning our team will give you a pre-climbing briefing and introduction before heading to Marangu Gate (1,860m). Upon arrival you will have a quick formality of acquiring climbing permit. After the registration you will start trekking to Mandara Hut (2,700m), when trekking you will pass through the rainforest (tropical showers). Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft Hiking Distance: 8km/5mi Hiking Time: 3 – 4hrs Habitant: Montane Forest

Budget camping In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Mandara Hut to Horombo

After an early morning breakfast you will trek towards Horombo Hut (3,720 m) the send high attitude camp. Upon arrival at Horombo Hut you will be treated to the views of Kibo and Mawenzi. You will spend the night at Horombo Hut, lying in a valley surrounded by giant groundsel and lobelia and you will begin to feel the altitude. Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft Hiking Distance: 12km/7.5mi Hiking Time: 5-6hrs Habitant: Heathland.

Budget camping In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

After an early morning breakfast you will trek towards Kibo Hut (4,700m), passing through the last watering point walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Here you will notice the vegetation thinning out as you enter the desert like alpine zone (4000m/13,123ft). After crossing the saddle, Kibo peak comes into view. The saddle is an alpine desert resembling the lunar landscape. You will arrive at the camp for hot lunch and spend the night at Kibo Hut.

Budget camping In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Kibo Hut to Summit

morning departure from Kibo Hut (4,700m) and the start of your trekking to Kilimanjaro summit; Uhuru peak (5,895m). Commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy snow up to Gilman’s (5,685m) point located in the crater rim. As you continue you will reach to the Uhuru peak You will the descend and retrace your path to the crater rim and make a return to Kibo Hut (4,700m), you will have lunch, before setting off to your camp at Horombo (3,720m)

Budget camping In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

As you descend from Horombo you will begin to encounter more vegetation to Kilimanjaro National Park’s exit; Marangu Gate (1,860m). After you descend the whole group will gather to congratulate you and you will get a chance to share your opinion of the hiking on the guest book and certificates will be provided. The driver will pick you up and drive you back to your hotel. Elevation: 3,700m/12,200ft to 1,700m/5,500ft Hiking Distance: 20km/12.5mi Hiking Time: 4-5hrs Habitant: Forest.

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