5-Day Hike To Kilimanjaro Via Marangu Route

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Highlights

Enjoy great views of the Eastern Ice fields at Gilman's Point

See the sunrise behind Mawenzi Peak illuminating the plain

Marvel at the stunning views of the spectacular glaciers at Kibo Hut

climbing, backpacking, Mountain Biking

Group Tour

5 Days

Medium

English

Description

Embark on this journey to Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route also known as the "Coca-Cola" route. Enjoy the adventure which is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope. Marvel at the scenic beauty of the landscape on the way to the peak.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
- You will be driven to Marangu Gate (1800m) to walk through a thick rainforest which takes 3-4 hours to Mandara Hut (2727m). The Mandara Hut is on the forest belt border below the Maundi Crater. Here you will have dinner and overnight.
Distance: 7 km,
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft)
- After breakfast, walk for 5-6 hours, slowly following a path through the forest and then through the heather and moorland zone from where you can view Kilimanjaro’s two peaks and Moshi town with an on-way lunch box. Arrive at Horombo Hut (3,720m) for dinner and overnight stay.
Distance: 11 km
Hiking time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Heath Land
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
- A hard day climbs to Kibo Hut (4703 m), 5-6 hours crossing the barren sub – Alpine terrain of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks with a picnic lunch box along the way. We relax on arrival to prepare for the next stage, which begins shortly after; Midnight, a very early start at around 12:00, follow the zigzag path up the scree slope, frequently stopping to catch a breath in the starlit air. This is the steepest and most demanding section for the climb, taking five hours to Gilliman's Point (5685m). Gillman’s Point offers excellent views of the Eastern Ice fields. See the sunrise behind Mawenzi Peak, illuminating the plain. Then walk a further 45 minutes around the crater and up to the highest point Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the roof of Africa, where you will be rewarded with stunning views of the spectacular glaciers illuminated by the sunrise. After that, it is a 3-4 hour descent to Kibo Hut (3720m) with a rest at Kibo Hut en route. Dinner and overnight at Kibo Hut.
Distance: 10 km,
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 4: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
- This is a more leisurely day as you have the luxury of walking downhill on the way to the Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight
Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) to Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft)
Distance: 4 km ascent, 14 km descent
Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
Habitat: Artic
Day 5: Horombo Huts to Marangu Gate
- This is also a much easier day as you have to walk downhill from Horombo Hut to the gate, waiting for a vehicle at Marangu gate for transfer to Moshi.
Distance: 18 km,
Hiking time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest

What's Included

Private Transfer from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Hut or camping fees

All park fees

Salary for the crew (guide, Porter & Cook)

Rescue fee

Three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner & mineral water) contain an appetizer, main dish, and dessert. Also known as a three-course meal or a standard-course meal. We also provide vegetarian meals

Tent, foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, 's eating utensils. (Mountain Hardware Tents) Climbers will sleep in state-of-the-art, four-season mountain tents during the trek

Oxygen cylinder and Ox-meter

All government tax (VAT)

Two nights’ accommodation (one night before climb and one night after Climb) B/B

What's Excluded

Tipping for the crew (guide, porters & cook) is $500 - $600 is obligatory, depending on group size

Some equipment is available for rent

Lunch and dinner at the hotel

Extra personal needs (cigarette & alcoholic drinks)

Private toilet

Two nights’ accommodation (one night before climb and one night after Climb) B/B

Extra nights accommodations

Local flights

What To Bring

Swimsuit

Towel

Sunscreen

Dry clothes

Camera

1 Duffel bag or backpack to keep climbing items in (to be carried by your porter)

1 Day pack to keep items you will need on a day-to-day basis

1 Sleeping bag for extreme cold weather (-7 to -10 Celsius)

1 Sleeping bag liner

1 Over bag to keep the bag dry

1 Pair of walking/trekking poles

1 Toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, soap and other personal items

1 Lip balm

1 Roll of toilet paper

1 Camp towel

1 Small mirror

1 Sewing kit

Personal Snacks

Biscuits, Chocolate, Sweets, Nuts and Dried Fruits. Glucose Powder and other energy-rich packs. Multi-Vitamins (B, C, E, Iron and Zinc)

3 Pairs of Socks

3 Liner socks

3 Short sleeve shirts or t-shirts (Made from wicking material to keep you dry)

1 Gaiters

1 Light wool/warm hat

1 Fleece jacket

1 Gore-Tex shell jacket / windproof jacket

1 Fleece or leather gloves

1 Gore-Tex mitten shell/gloves

1 Heavy trekking pants

1 Balaclava

1 Scarf

1 Sun hat with wide brim for sun protection

1 Tennis shoes/trainers to wear in camp

1 Mountaineering boots – please break your shoes in well before you come to Kilimanjaro

1 Waterproof jacket (with hood or rain hat) & trousers

2 Quick dry pants (preferably with zipper legs)

2 Long sleeved quick dry shirts

Portable Toilet: There is not much to say about our toilets. They are essential because the public long-drop toilets on Kilimanjaro are horrendous and overcrowded. Our porters empty the holding tanks at the nearest public toilets at every camp. Please note - at Crater Camp, there are no public toilets so we use the Clean-Waste toilet kits to bag the waste and carry it down.

Portable Shower: There is plenty of misunderstanding about our showers on Kilimanjaro. First of all, it is an optional service we provide so you are not forced to shower! We generally set up our showers at the halfway camp on the way to the summit and at Mweka camp after you reached the summit.

All outfitters provide bowls of warm water to their clients so they can wash after a long day of trekking. The same amount of water can be put in a sunshower instead of a bowl! This allows you to rinse your whole body with minimum water but the short splash MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE. You will feel refreshed and ready for your next challenge. A short shower is a really good solution to help prevent painful chafe caused by perspiration between the legs and buttocks areas. - Gamow-bags: Available when sleeping in the Crater. If you overnight in the Crater on Kilimanjaro, simple evacuations are not always possible because you have to ascend higher in order to scale the rim before descending down to a lower elevation. If you are suffering from serious altitude-related symptoms it may be safer to stabilize you by placing you in our pressured altitude chamber for an hour or so. This will fool your body into thinking you are 2000ft or so lower in elevation and the improvement in your condition will buy precious time as we evacuate you over Stella Point and down to safety. A Gamow bag is not needed for treks that do not overnight in the Crater as immediate and fast descending is always possible and preferred.

Automated External Defibrillator (AED): AEDs are offered as an upgrade option. You must know that these devices are unproven at high altitudes in cold/wet weather. They may malfunction, and medical studies have shown AEDs to be very ineffective in most heart-related emergencies when used in hospital emergency rooms. Immediate CPR remains the most important life-saving technique and our guides will do CPR FIRST as it is very important to keep oxygen flowing into the brain while the lungs and heart are pumped. An AED shock will be a last-ditch attempt if CPR fails to revive the patient. Using an AED instead of CPR will waste precious early minutes that may result in serious brain damage.

Meeting Point

Kilimanjaro International Airport - KIA (JRO), Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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1 to 16	/person
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5-Day Hike To Kilimanjaro Via Marangu Route

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Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft)

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Day 4: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

Day 5: Horombo Huts to Marangu Gate

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5-Day Hike To Kilimanjaro Via Marangu Route

Highlights

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft)

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Day 4: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

Day 5: Horombo Huts to Marangu Gate

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Cancellation Policy

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