4 Nights / 5 Days
ABOUT MARANGU ROUTE_______
The Marangu route is also referred to as the "Coca-Cola" route, as it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. It is the oldest and the most well-established route on the Kilimanjaro. This is the only route that offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls, basic washrooms, and toilets.
The short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. Marangu is unfortunately less scenic than the other routes because the ascent and descent are along the same path. It is also the most crowded route for that reason. Burigi Chato Safaris庐 offers Marangu Route climbing for five and six days climb. The difference being five days climb does not have an acclimatization day on day three at Horombo Hut.
After breakfast, our driver will pick you up then drive you to the office where you receive a briefing and gear check. Then the drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes from Moshi and 2.45Hrs from Arusha). Here you will register and commence with the climb. You and your guide will walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, you will see the towering Eucalyptus trees, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys.
Altitude: 1,700 m to 2,740 m
Distance covered: 7km
Time to be used: 4-5 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
We will leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on to the open moorlands then the Horombo encampment. We will witness the amazing views of Kibo and Mawenzi. As we cross the Alpine Zone of the mountain we will see giant lobelias and groundsels. Here, you are expected to begin to feel the effects of the altitude.
Altitude: 2,700 m to 3,700 m
Distance Covered: 11km
Time to be used: 6-8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
The ascending continues, now we will pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi where vegetation starts to disappear into the 鈥渕oonscape鈥. At Kibo, we will have Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb that starts in the deep night at 2:00 a.m.
Altitude: 3,700 m to 4,700 m
Distance Covered: 10km
Time to be used: 6 - 8 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo 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鈥檚 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.
The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly 鈥減ole pole鈥 and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
Altitude: 4,700 m to 5,895 m
Altitude: 5,895 m to 3,700 m
Distance Covered: 4 km up / 14 km down
Time to be used: 10 - 15 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through a 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 meet you at Marangu village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Don鈥檛 forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for a celebration!
Altitude: 3,700 m to 1,700 m
Distance Covered: 18km km down
Time to be used: 5 - 7 hrs
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
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Adult | Above 15 years | $ 1300 / Adult ( With Tax ) |
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