Five Days Marangu Rout

5 days—Five Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climbing

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*5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climbing*
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*5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Itinerary*

ABOUT 5 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE KILIMANJARO CLIMBING
Kilimanjaro Climbing (trekking) route 5 days itinerary is fairly easy despite of its difficult at the final part to the summit. Termed easier route, the route has encounter a highest failure rate due to bad preparation and untimely attempt. The above situations have moved KINAPA officials to put more emphasis and serious measures for those who climbing Mt Kilimanjaro on Marangu route. All camps along this route have a good radio communication to the park office. Some goods like mineral water, soft drinks, beer and chocolates are available in these camps.

5 days Marangu Climbing Kilimanjaro Trekking Operoter is also referred to as the "Coca-Cola" route, as it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. It is the oldest and the most well established route on the Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls, basic washrooms and toilet. Short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult.

The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. Marangu is unfortunately less scenic than the other routes because the ascent and descent are along the same path. It is also the most crowded route for that reason. PEPEA HERITAGE SAFARIS offers Marangu Route climbing for five and six days climb. The difference being five days climb does not have an acclimatization day on day three at Horombo Hut.

ARRIVAL KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
Our driver will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport for pick up and transferred to your hotel in Arusha Town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at your arranged Hotel

Hotel: Bed & Breakfast

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
All drinks
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut: After breakfast, you will be collected from your Hotel in Arusha to Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After a well-earned rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater to enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior

Mandara Hut

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut: The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.

Horombo Hut

Horombo to Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Day 3 Horombo to Kibo Hut: Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short.

Kibo Hut

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

Kilimanjaro

Day 4: Kibo Hut to UHURU PEAK to Horombo Hut: Today you begin your final ascent to the summit, around midnight. Passing Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after 1-2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. Upon return to Kibo Hut, warm meal awaits you followed by 1-2 hour break then proceed down to Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Kilimanjaro

Day 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.

At the Hotel in Arusha

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