6 Days Marangu Route - Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour
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6 Days Marangu Route - Tour Overview
6 Days
12+
Shared tour
Budget Accommodation
6 Days Marangu Route - Detailed Overview
The Marangu Route is
also known as the "Coca Cola" or "tourist" route. It is the
easiest and shortest route to the summit. This is also the only route offers
accommodation in huts at every point you spend your night with solar lights and
comfortable beds. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower
huts.
The route takes only five days to go to the summit at the minimum (to the summit and back), BUT it can be done better by doing it in six days that way allowing a day of acclimatization. That even increases the chances of reaching the summit. It is also likely that people prefer this because it is the only route that offers accommodation in Mountain Bunker houses also referred as Mountain huts. The huts are set like dormit
6 Days Marangu Route - What's Included
6 Days Marangu Route - Daily Itinerary
You will be picked up from the airport. From there you will
go to the hotel in Moshi for an orientation on your trek. Your guides will be
there to provide you with details on your trek and will also check your
trekking gear.
At 9am morning you will be met by your guides and the team.
Leave Moshi and drive for approximately 1 hours to the Marangu gate.
After registration, begin trekking through lush undisturbed forest where
you may be lucky enough to see Colobus monkeys. The path gradually climbs
to your camp at Mandara Huts, a trek taking approximately 4 to 5 hours. Mandara
Huts is a group of wooden A-framed huts in a forest clearing. Each hut
features 6-8 sleeping bunks with solar generated lighting. The total capacity
of the camp is 60 climbers. Water is piped into the camp from springs above and
there are flush toilets behind the main hut. The volcanic remains of
Maundi Crater are nearby, and make a good afternoon excursion. Alternatively
simply rest and enjoy the beautiful forest around you.
- Elevation: 1,800 m to 2,720 m
- Distance: 8 km/ 5 miles
- Hiking time: 4 5 hours
From Mandara Hut the trail climbs steeply through a short
stretch of forest, soon emerging into grassy moorland. On a clear day,
you will catch your first glimpse of Kibo, the summit cone of Kilimanjaro, and
the jagged second peak Mawenzi. We climb steadily through the moorland zone,
containing giant heather and occasional groundsel which can reach heights of up
to 5 meters. After around 4 to 6 hours walking today you will reach the
hut complex at Horombo where you will have hot washing water, dinner and overnight.
Horombo is a village of huts perched on a small plateau with buildings similar
to Mandara, but with a total capacity of 120 climbers!
- Elevation: 2,720 m to 3,720
- Distance: 12km / 7 miles
- Hiking time: 6 8 hours
Today you can have a lie in, as you will be staying at
Horombo Huts for a second night and therefore do not need to pack! This
extra day and night will aid your acclimatization and is therefore very
important in preparation for your summit attempt. The day will be spent
hiking towards the seldom visited base of Mawenzi Peak, passing Zebra Rocks en
route. The landscape feels more alpine here and there is a greater sense of
peacefulness than in other locations on this route. Trekking time
approximately 4 to 5 hours.
- Elevation: 3,720 m to 4,300 m
- Distance: 5 km/ 3 miles
- Hiking time: 2 -3 hours
- Habitat: Moorland
Mawenzi Ridge to Horombo Hut
- Elevation: 3,720 m to 4,300 m
- Distance: 5km/ 3 miles
- Hiking time: 1 3 hours
- Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast you will continue your ascent into the alpine desert, heading towards the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi. The terrain is much more open here and there is a palpable sense of high altitude wilderness. You will arrive in camp for lunch giving you the afternoon to rest before your summit attempt.
- Elevation: 3,720 m to 4,720 m
- Distance: 10km/ 6 miles
- Hiking time: 6 7 hours
Around midnight, begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. For the next six hours, hike by the light of your flashlight. The ascent to the crater rim is the most challenging part of the entire trek. The trail is very steep until you reach the crater rim at Gilmans Point. The hike from Gilmans to Uhuru Peak is a gradual climb and, as far as hikes go, not very difficult. The altitude, however, makes the hike long and tiring. After summit celebrations you will descend to Kibo Huts. You will eat here before continuing your descent to Horombo Huts. This will seem surprisingly fast. The total time spent walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. Later in the evening enjoy your last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
- Elevation: 4,720 m to 5,895 m
- Distance: 6 km / 4 miles
- Hiking time: 6 8 hours
- Habitat: Arctic / summit belt
Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
- Elevation: 5,895 m to 3,720 m
- Distance: 16 km/ 10 miles
- Hiking time: 3 4 hours
After breakfast, finish the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate. Your last hike on Kilimanjaro is a beautiful one, passing through Kilimanjaros cloud forest. Watch your step during the descent, as the trail can be slippery. This trek will take approximately 5-6 hours. At the gate, you will be met and transferred back to Moshi.
- Elevation: 3,720 m to 1,800 m
- Distance: 20 km / 12 miles
- Hiking time: 5 7 hours
6 Days Marangu Route - Pricing per Person
| Season | Solo | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons | 6+ Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
January to December |
$1820 | $1780 | $1730 | $1700 | $1680 | $1640 | $1620 |
