5 Nights / 6 Days
The Marangu Route has been referred to as the 鈥楥oca Cola鈥 route and this has led potential climbers to think that it is an easy route to the summit. This is far from the truth to be honest! The fact that it requires a minimum of 5 days to complete it does not mean that it is easier than any other route. The only reason that people say it is easier is because it is the only route up Kilimanjaro where you sleep in huts as opposed to tents. An optional acclimatization day at Horombo Huts is highly recommended for those with no prior trekking in altitude experience under their belt. Advance booking of hut accommodation is required to avoid any inconveniences.
Mandara Hut
After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After a well-earned rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior.
Distance covered:
8.3km / 5.2mi
Approx. time taken:
5 hours
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Horombo Hut
The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4 鈥 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.
Distance covered:
12.5km / 7.8mi
Approx. time taken:
9 hours
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Kibo Hut
Today serves as an acclimatization day. This should not be underestimated and greatly improves your chance of success in reaching the summit. After a relaxing breakfast, a 4 hour trek follows to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. On your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you. You can relax in the afternoon and regain your strength for the hike the following day.
Distance covered:
9.5km / 5.9mi
Approx. time taken:
8 hours
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Uhuru Peak
Today鈥檚 stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the 鈥淟ast Water point鈥 which is followed by the so-called 鈥渟addle鈥. This nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today鈥檚 destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short.
Distance covered:
22km / 13.7mi
Approx. time taken:
12hours - 15hours
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Uhuru Peak
Today is 鈥淭he Big Day鈥 - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman鈥檚 Point (5681m) 鈥 the crater rim of Kilimanjaro 鈥 where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.
Distance covered:
20.8km / 12.9mi
Approx. time taken:
8 hours
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch Included
Uhuru Peak
The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.
Distance covered:
20.8km / 12.9mi
Approx. time taken:
8 hours
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch Included
No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
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Adult | Above 12 years | $ 1450 / Adult ( With Tax ) |
City | Hotel Name | Star Rating |
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Moshi/Arusha | kilimanjaro Creane Hotel |
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