6-Day Kilimanjaro Climbing via Marangu Route
Highlights
Marangu
nature, trekking, climbing
Private Tour
6 Days
Medium
Danish, English, French, German, Swahili
Languages
Danish, English, French, German, Swahili
Description
An exhilarating journey up Kilimanjaro via the Marangu route, known as the "Coca-Cola" route, is Kilimanjaro's oldest, most well-established route. Begin your ascent at Marangu Gate, venturing through lush rainforests with playful blue monkeys. Traverse through diverse habitats, from heath and moorland to the lunar desert of the "Saddle," culminating in a triumphant summit at Uhuru Peak. Celebrate your achievement with a certificate at Marangu Gate before descending through the breathtaking landscapes.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
- Your tour guide will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport.
- Head to the Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities. The trail climbs through a tropical rainforest near the upper edge of the forest line, where you sometimes see playful blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until you reach Mandara Hut.
Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Hut: Mandara Hut -
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
- The second day on the trail starts with a steep ascent through the forest and opens into high moorland. If the sky is clear, you might get your first views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks, which together make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft
Distance: 12 km
Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
Habitat: Heath / Moorland -
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Hut to Horombo Hut
- This extra day is used for adaptation. You hike towards or to Mawenzi Hut and back. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi.
Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,160 ft to 12,205 ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Habitat: Heath -
Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
- On this day, you climb gently, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach our campsite, which sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once at camp, you rest, enjoy an early dinner, and prepare for summit day.
Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert -
Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Point to Horombo Hut
- You wake up in the middle of the night and begin the final push to reach the Roof of Africa. The trail to Gilman’s Point is very steep, and the ascent will be slow and steady. It is a traverse from Gilman's along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak. You stay at the summit briefly to take photos and enjoy the views before retracing your steps back to Horombo Hut.
Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft to 12,205 ft
Distance: 22 km
Hiking Time: 10-13 hours
Habitat: Arctic -
Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
- Today's trek is long but mostly downhill. Once you reach the park headquarters at Marangu Gate, you will pick up your certificate proving our achievement.
- Catch your vehicle transfer to the hotel in Moshi, and then drive to the Kilimanjaro Airport
Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
Distance: 20 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 50 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 50 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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