5-Day Trek via Marangu Route to Mt Kilimanjaro
Highlights
Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro
mountaineering, trekking, climbing
Group Tour
5 Days
Hard
English
Description
Trek through the easiest and shortest route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Ascend towards Uhuru peak via the Marangu Route, also known as the 'Coca-Cola', which is known for being the only pathway that provides the comfort of sleeping huts at every campsite. Trust the oldest route to the summit, and experience the incomparable natural beauty in this 5-day trek.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Marangu Gate (1890m) to Mandara Hut (2227m)
Transfer from hotel in Moshi and cross cultivation zone towards Marangu village.
Head towards Marangu gate (1890 meters) on a 1-hour drive.
Register at the gate and meet the crew.
Start hiking to cover 8 kilometres in about 3-4 hours, including crossing the rainforest.
Picnic lunch and drinking water will be provided on the way.
Arrive at Mandara hut for an overnight stay.
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Day 2: Hike to Horombo Hut (3720m)
After breakfast, trek for 5-6 hours to cover 10 km.
Lunch and drinking water will be provided on the way.
Reach moorland zone to view Kibo and Mawenzi peak from afar.
Arrive at Horombo hut for an overnight stay.
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Day 3: Hike to Kibo Hut (4720m)
Trek through the alpine desert and cross the saddle area between Kibo and Mawenzi.
Trek for 4-6 hours to cover a distance of 9 km.
Lunch and water will be provided. Many hikers could also experience mountain sickness, so take necessary precautions.
Arrive at Kibo hut for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 4: Hike to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3720m)
Around midnight, have some tea and snacks and prepare to ascend the summit.
Dress warm and starting hiking for 6-8 hours to cover almost 6 kilometres towards Uhuru peak.
First peak is situated at Gilman’s point (5685 meters), located at the crater rim, and then Stella point (5756 meters).
Join hikers from other routes heading together to Uhuru peak.
Arrive at the summit in time to witness the spectacular sunrise.
Stay at the peak for 10-15 minutes for viewing and taking pictures.
Descend via the same trail to Kibo Hut for resting.
After resting for 1-2 hours, pack up, have brunch, and start descending towards Horombo hut.
Arrive at Horombo hut for an overnight stay.
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Day 5: Descend to Marangu Gate (1890m)
Soon after breakfast, meet the crew for group pictures and singing Kilimanjaro songs.
Continue descending down to Mandara hut.
Stop for hot lunch at Mandara hut and then descend to Marangu gate for 6-8 hours. (18 kilometres).
At Marangu gate, sign to the Kilimanjaro National Park logbook.
The Kilimanjaro expert officer (guide) will collect the certificate for those who managed to successfully summit.
Transfer back to the hotel in Moshi for a long hot shower and Kilimanjaro beer.
End of tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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