Kilimanjaro Climbing – Marangu Route 5 Days
Overview
Kilimanjaro Climbing – Marangu Route 5 days, also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is the oldest, most well-established route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style accommodations in lieu of camping. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut.
Tour Plan
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to Moshi town. You will meet our Kilimanjaro trekking expert who will brief you on your upcoming Kilimanjaro trekking, then rest until the next day morning.
- Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
- Distance: 8 km/5 miles
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart from Kili Wonder Hotel or Keys Hotel in Moshi to Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut. Acclimatize at Maundi crater rim.
- Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft
- Distance: 12 km/7 miles
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Heath
We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.
- Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft
- Distance: 9 km/5 miles
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.
- Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft
- Distance: 19 km
- Hiking Time: 7-9 hours
- Habitat: Arctic
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
- Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
- Distance: 21 km/12 miles
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
- Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.
Kilimanjaro Climbing – Marangu Route 5 Days Prices
Included
- Oxygen Cylinder
- Medically qualified guides
- Twice a day medical health checkup, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope.
- 4 STARS accommodations before & after the climb, FB. (WERUWERU RIVER LODGE, KIBO PALACE, KILI WONDERS HOTEL)
- Orientation meeting in Moshi and gear check as well.
- Pick up and drop off to the Airport (Private transfers)
- Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees.
- Government tax (18% VAT ON TOUR FEE AND SERVICE)
- Mobile toilet
- Mountain climbing certificate
- Team Kilimanjaro rescue fees
- Fair Wages for the mountain crew as approved by Kilimanjaro national park Authority, and Kilimanjaro Association of Tour operator (KIATO)
- 3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs/ 13.6 Kgs. of your personal gear.
- 4-season mountain tents, double occupancy.
- Mess tent, tables, chairs, double layer sleeping bag -250 C, 3 inches thick mattress and trekking poles.
- All meals while on the climb + evening tea with popcorn or peanuts.
- As much treated water you can drink while climbing.
- Hot water for washing up daily.
Excluded
- Airfares and taxes.
- Tip to your guides, porters and cook.
- Lunch, dinner and drinks at hotel.
- Health requirements (Yellow Fever - compulsory depending on how you travel to Tanzania, Meningitis & Hepatitis A optional but recommended).
- Personal travel insurance.
- Laundry (available at the hotel).
- Items of a personal nature.
- Optional travel insurance.
- Personal hiking/trekking gear- Some gears available for rent.
- Snacks and personal medicine.
- Fast flight from the mountain to Moshi/ Airport price per trip $ 3000 and maximum 2 Pax. Pickup points Kosovo High Camp, Barafu Camp, Kibo Hut and Horombo Hut.
- Camping at Kosovo High Camp above Barafu Camp $ 150 per person and Crater Camping $ 200 per person.
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