5 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
5 Days, 4 Night
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Tour Overview
5 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route, The Marangu (Coca-Cola) route is the most popular route up Kilimanjaro, hence the name. It is a busy route through the rainforest of Marangu village, into the heather and moorland, then into the alpine saddle desert between Mawenzi and Kibo, and up to the crater rim at Gillman’s Point, which only half of all trekkers reach. It is a relatively smooth trail, winding through beautiful scenery, which changes considerably each day.
The five day Kilimanjaro Marangu Route challenges most climbers. Acclimatization time stays short. The overnight push to the summit demands strong physical condition and mental focus. The trail from the highest hut to the summit becomes steeper and rockier. Many climbers find this section difficult.
Accommodation on this route is in A frame huts, except for Kibo Hut, which is a stone building with separate rooms. All sleeping huts provide foam mattresses and pillows on wooden bunk beds. Dining huts offer benches and tables for meals. All huts have toilets. All huts except Kibo have running water.
Tour Summary
Day 1
Marangu Gate (5,900 Ft/ 1,800 M) ~ Mandara Hut (8,860 Ft/ 2,700 M)
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Mandara Hut ~ Horombo Hut (12 200 Ft/ 3 720 M)
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Horombo Hut ~ Kibo Hut (15 430 Ft/ 4 703 M)
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Kibo Hut ~ Peak Uhuru (19,340 Ft/ 5,895 M) ~ Horombo Hut (12,200 Ft/ 3,720 M)
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Horombo Hut ~ Marangu Gate (5,900 Ft/ 1,800 M) ~ Arusha
Accommodation: No Accommodation
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Day by day
Day 1: Marangu Gate (5,900 Ft/ 1,800 M) ~ Mandara Hut (8,860 Ft/ 2,700 M)
Depart Arusha at 8:00 am about 2 hours to Marangu village. Once you arrive at the gate, and after completing the paperwork and meeting the porters and guides, begin the 4-5 hour walk to Mandara Hut. The walk is at a leisurely pace through dense, wet forest to the hut. If you feel up to it at the end of the day, walk to the nearby Maundi Crater for a long view of the plains and Lake Jipe, and in the distance, the Paré and Usambara Mountains.
Accommodation
Mandara Hut | Dinner
Day 2: Mandara Hut ~ Horombo Hut (12 200 Ft/ 3 720 M)
After about 45 minutes in the forest, the trail opens into tall grass in the heath zone. As you continue, the landscape becomes quieter and more open as you move into the moorland.
After 5 to 6 hours of walking, you arrive at Horombo Hut with clear views of Mawenzi Peak. You spend the night in the huts.
Accommodation
Horombo Hut. Dinner included.
Day 3: Horombo Hut ~ Kibo Hut (15 430 Ft/ 4 703 M)
The day’s trek will take approximately 6-7 hours. You will cross the arid and exposed alpine desert of the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi.
The last fresh water point is at 14,100 ft (4,300 m), where it will be necessary to fill your water bottles. Porters will carry the rest of the water needed for food and hot drinks.
The saddle crossing is impressive, and the scenery is spectacular.
Accommodation
Kibo Hut | Dinner
Day 4: Kibo Hut ~ Peak Uhuru (19,340 Ft/ 5,895 M) ~ Horombo Hut (12,200 Ft/ 3,720 M)
You wake before midnight with hot tea or coffee. Departure follows between 12:30 and 1:00 am. Night temperatures drop below freezing. Near dawn at Gillman’s Point at 5,685 meters, temperatures fall to about minus 12 to minus 23 degrees Celsius. You climb steady switchbacks on loose scree through the night. At sunrise, Mawenzi’s peaks appear against a red horizon above the clouds. After about six hours of hiking, you reach the crater rim near the Ratzel Glacier.
At Gillman’s Point, you take a short break. You then continue for another 1.5 hours on a gentle trail around the crater rim to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters, the highest point. After a brief stay at the summit, you descend on a steep scree trail to Kibo Hut for rest. You continue down to Horombo Hut for the night.
Accommodation
Horombo Hut. Full board.
Day 5: Horombo Hut ~ Marangu Gate (5,900 Ft/ 1,800 M) ~ Arusha
Walk straight down to the Marangu Gate, which will take about 6 hours to complete. You Will be welcomed by your crew, providing you with the success summit certificate and celebrating your achievement. On arrival at the gate, you will have lunch and then be transferred to Arusha as per your schedule marking the end of your 5 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
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Inclusions
- Safety Equipment:
- Professional Mountain Guides, all head guides (at least 1 per trip) currently certified by NOLS USA as WFR (Wilderness First Responder)
- Park Fees
- Campsite fees
- Emergency Rescue Fees
- Camping equipment and other gears:
- Mountain Meals
- Transfer from the hotel to the starting point
- Transfer from the last point to the hotel
Exclusions
- Accommodation upon arrival and last day
- Tips for a mountain guide, recommended 15-20 per group per day
- Porters 5 – 10$ per porter per group per day
- Personal expenses
- Personal items
- Personal insurance/travel insurance
- Personal medicines/first aid kit
- Personal trekking gears
- Sleeping bag
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