This is the easiest route to the summit of Kilimanjaro, sometimes called the Coca-Cola Route. The Marangu route takes you at a gentle pace through forests, moorlands and then across The Saddle, a high-altitude desert separating the main summit, Kibo, 5896m, from craggy Mawenzi, 5149m, to Kibo Hut. From here an early start is made for the ascent to Uhuru Point (the highest top of Kibo). The path zig-zags up steep scree which is easier to climb when frozen. The views from the crater rim at Gillman's Point at dawn can be spectacular. Uhuru Peak lies a further 1h30min. around the rim.
Accommodation on the mountain is in comfortable huts. You will need a sleeping bag, warm clothes and walking poles. This is a tough walking trip but within the limits of a fit individual used to walking in mountain areas. An extra day for acclimatisation to the altitude is recommended at Horombo from where there are various walks to enjoy.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Kilimanjaro Airport. Meet our Airport representative and transfer to Moshi. Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Marangu for the first section of the climb through the montane forest to Mandara Hut at 9000ft/ 2750m. taking 3 to 4 hours. Overnight Mandara hut.
Day 3: Leaving the forest, you trek along a good path through open grassy moorland to reach Horombo Hut at 12000ft/3700m. Taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Horombo hut.
Day 4: Continue ascending past hut, the last water point' traversing the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi to Kibo Hut at 15000ft/4700m. taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Kibo hut.
Day 5: An early start for the summit on steep and heavy scree up to Gilman's Point at 18640ft / 5681m. on the crater rim to arrive in time for sunrise. Continue on to Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa at 19340ft / 5896m. Descend to Horombo Hut for overnight taking 7 to 8 hours ascent and 4 to 7 hours descent. Overnight Horombo hut.
Day 6: Descend the mountain to the Park Gate taking 5 to 7 hours to be met and transferred to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Breakfast at Mountain Inn - Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure or start n extension safari in Tanzania.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Round trip Airport transfers
- 2 nights accommodation in Moshi and 4 nights on the mountain
- All meals
- Park entrance fees
- Guides
- Porters allowances.
Price does not Includes:
- Hiking gears
- International Airfare
- Tanzania visa charges of US$50 per person
- Tips for the guides and porters
- Any other item of personal nature.
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Africa
Tanzania
Kenya
Outdoor: Mountain Ranger
Mountain/Rock Climbing
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