6 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
6 Days from $1900 per person
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There are six established routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai and Umbwe. The Marangu, Machame, and Umbwe routes all approach from the south of the mountain. The Lemosho and Shira routes approach from the west. The Rongai route approaches from the north near Kenya. All routes except Marangu and Rongai descend via Mweka.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via The Marangu Route
Marangu Route, commonly known as the Coca Cola route is more popular because it can be done in fewer days and has permanent sleep huts at the campsites. Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak. It is a shorter route with a steeper incline and less time for acclimatization it tends to have a lower summit success rate. This is the only route where the ascent and descent route is shared, thus creating more traffic.
Tour highlights
- Day 1: Marangu Gate – Mandara Huts: 8.3km /5mi | 4-5 Hrs | Rainforest
- Days 2: Mandara Huts – Horombo Huts: 12.5km/7.8mi | 6-8hrs | Mooreland
- Day 3: Horombo Huts
- Day 4: Horombo Huts- Kibo Huts: 10.5km/6mi | 6-8hrs | Semi-desert
- Day 5: Kibo Huts – Summit: 6.25km /3.9 Mi Up | 5-7hrs | – Horombo Huts: 15.75km /9mi Down | 5-6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit
- Day 6: 20km/12.5mi |6-7hrs | Rainforest
The price includes:-
- Professional, English-speaking Guide
- Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
- Pre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)
- Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder
- Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages Cylinder
- Meals And Drinks
- Drinking water and Full Board Meals
- Pickup and Transfer to Airport
The price Excludes:-
- International flights; available upon request
- Tips for porters and mountain crew
- Personal gear rentals; (available upon request)
- Visa fee (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for all others);
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks & beverages
- Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for Recommendation
- Additional lodge nights if early descent from the mountain
- Medication
- Duration: 5 or 6 days
- Difficulty: Medium
- Scenery: Good
- Traffic: High
Price per person
Solo
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
5 pax
6 pax
7+ pax
$3,070 USD*
$2,375 USD*
$2,160 USD*
$2,092 USD*
$2,040 USD*
$1,950 USD*
$1,900 USD*
Day 0: Arrival in Moshi at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) our driver will be waiting just outside the Customs Control area with a Nyange Adventure sign with your name on it. After he loads your bags into our van, he will drive you to your hotel in Moshi. Once you are settled in, your guide will go through a pre-climb briefing where all your questions will be answered and important information will be given. There will be an equipment check to ensure that you have everything needed to make your climb comfortable and safe. If you need any equipment, any/all items can be rented locally of good quality at a fair price. Note that if your arrival is at night, the briefing and equipment check may be done early the next morning instead.
Days 1: Day 1: Marangu Gate To Mandara Huts
Day 1 of your Kilimanjaro climb via the Marangu route starts with a drive to Marangu Gate. After registering, you’ll begin your trek! Hike for 4-5 hours through a beautiful rainforest. Your guide will show you interesting plants and animals, like monkeys and birds. Your final destination of the day is Mandara Hut, which has beds, water, and toilets. Enjoy this scenic hike as you start your Kilimanjaro adventure!
Tour Features
- Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
- Distance: 8km/5mi
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: Montane Forest
- Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Days 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.
Tour Features
- Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
- Distance: 12km/7.5mi
- Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
- Habitat: Heathland
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Horombo Hut- Acclimatization Day
Today’s activities help your body adjust to the high altitude, making the summit push more achievable. Short hikes near the hut help with acclimatization. The most popular is a 4-5 hour roundtrip to Mawenzi Saddle, with cool rock formations called Zebra Rocks along the way. Remember to drink plenty of water and go slow (“pole, pole”). After your scenic hike, enjoy dinner and rest at Horombo Huts.
Tour Features
- Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft
- Distance: 0km/0mi
- Hiking Time: 0 hours
- Habitat: Heathland
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Rise early for a stunning sunrise – a great photo moment! After breakfast, continue your slow trek through heathland. The landscape soon turns almost like the moon as you reach the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s peak. Be aware of altitude sickness and tell your guide if you feel unwell. Soon, amazing summit views will appear! Your rest stop for the night is Kibo Hut, a basic shelter. Get a good night’s sleep – tomorrow’s the big summit push!
Tour Features
- Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
- Distance: 9km/5.5mi
- Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
Tour Features
- Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
- Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Horombo Hut to Moshi
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).
Tour Features
- levation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
- Distance: 20km/12.5mi
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Forest
- Meals: Breakfast
Price per person
Solo
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
5 pax
6 pax
7+ pax
$3,070 USD*
$2,375 USD*
$2,160 USD*
$2,092 USD*
$2,040 USD*
$1,950 USD*
$1,900 USD*
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