Six Days Kilimanjaro Trekking

6 days—Marangu Route

$1500-1680 USD

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Safari summary

Known as the Coca-Cola route, the Marangu route approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. Marangu is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut.

About this tour

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

Fine details

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 Hut

Kilimanjaro

-Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft -Distance: 8 km -Hiking Time: 4-6 hours -Habitat: Rain Forest After breakfast we head to the National Park gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek.The trail climbs through a tropical rain forest, near the upper edge of the forest line (keep an eye out for blue monkeys). The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.

Mandara Hut

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

-Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft -Distance: 12 km -Hiking Time: 6-8 hours -Habitat: Health Our second day on the trail begins with a steep, but not technical ascent through forest and opens into high moorland. If weather allows, we may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

-Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,160 ft -Distance: 10 km -Hiking Time: 3-5 hours -Habitat: Health. This is an extra day to acclimatize and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi.

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro

-Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft -Distance: 10 km -Hiking Time: 6-8 hours -Habitat: Alpine Desert. Today we climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach our campsite which sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once at camp we rest, enjoy dinner and prepare for the next day.

Kibo Hut

Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

-Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft -Distance: 22 km -Hiking Time: 10-13 hours -Habitat: Arctic Leaving very early in the morning (around midnight), we continue our way to the summit in hopes of catching the sunrise. The trail is a series of switchbacks up a steep scree slope, with climbers stretched into the darkness, visible only by headlamps. The views from the summit are dramatic and immense. After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa we descend to Horombo Hut.

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Kilimanjaro

-Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft -Distance: 20 km -Hiking Time: 5-7 hours -Habitat: Rain Forest. A long trek is in store for today, however it is mostly downhill. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate we pick up our certificates that prove our achievement. Vehicle transfer to hotel for a celebration.

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