6 Days marangu route

Mount Kilimanjaro

Destinations

Mandara Hut | Horombo Hut | Mawenzi Ridge | Kibo Hut | Uhuru Peak

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Tour highlights

Mount Kilimanjaro is at (5985m ft) it is the Africa’s highest peak and this adventure along marangu route will get you safe on the top safely. Overnight in mountain huts and awake ready to conquer the slopes of Kilimanjaro. It is popularly known for Coca-Cola route. Marangu covers mostly forests, moorlands and saddle at a high altitude desert on its way to kibo hurt.
It is the quickest route to the summit and easy for most people who would love to accomplish their dream to the top.
The trail is well maintained because of its quick ascent,the most important is that the local guide, porters, assistant and the cook will provide maximum support during your trek at the mountain.

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Accommodation

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Meal (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Free Facility

Local Transport

Free Facility

Day to day Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
Distance: 8 km/5 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rainforest. 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.

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

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.

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge

Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,400 ft
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Heath
This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Horombo Hut.

Day 4: Mawenzi Ridge to Kibo Hut

Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft
Distance: 10 km/6 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, and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 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.

Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
Distance: 20 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.

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Includes & Excludes

  • Accommodation and meals as stipulated in the itinerary.
  • Transport in a chauffeur driven Landcruiser with pop-­‐‑up roof for easy game viewing & photography. 
  • Services of an English speaking driver-­guide.
  • Game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary. 
  • All Government taxes and levies. 
  • Mineral water during game drives only. 
  • All meet and greet services. 
  • All arrival transfers. 
  • 24 hours stand-­‐‑by contact number.
  • Guaranteed window seat in the vehicle
  • Water, Tea and coffee during game drive
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  • Visa fees and travel insurance. 
  • All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc. 
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver-­‐‑ guide(s)
  • Alcoholic and non-­‐‑alcoholic drinks. 
  • Any local or international flight and departure taxes. 
  • Laundry services. 
  • Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.

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