Kilimanjaro Climbing - Marangu Route

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01 Nov 24 → 07 Nov 24

Guided trip

7 days

6 stops

2 - 6 Mates

Tanzania

Marangu or “Coca-Cola” route is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro today. It is the only route where overnight stays are in huts. It makes Marangu a good option for hiking during the rainy season. The route takes its start at the south-east of Mt Kilimanjaro. The entrance to the route, Marangu Gate, is quite close to our climbing base at Aishi Machame Hotel. The ride there takes about 1.5 hours. The well-trodden trail running through all the climate zones – from tropical rainforest to eternal ice – will treat you to scenic African landscapes. Being the most popular and the least expensive, the route may be crowded in July-September and December – March. For climbers who do not wish to camp, then Marangu is the only route that offers dormitory-style hut accommodation. The huts have a communal dining room, simple washrooms and toilets which lower down will be flushable, but as you move higher up the mountain will be "long drop" loos. Although some climbers like the idea of staying in the huts rather than camping you need to remember that on the Marangu route you will be sharing the hut with lots of other climbers in open dormitory accommodation. The hut accommodation also means the Marangu route is one of the best routes to make the attempt on Kilimanjaro during the rainy season The Marangu route is a good six day hike for those who have not trekked much at high altitudes, with an effective extra day’s acclimatisation, giving a better success rate. Experienced and already acclimatised mountaineers may opt for the more difficult 5 day ascent along the Marangu route. Package includes:- Arrival and departure transfers from, to “JRO” Accommodation in the mountain and hotel 2 nights Meals All parks fees, mountain rescue fee, government taxes Services for crew team and salary Tent highest quality tent Eureka or Mountain hard ware Transport to and from mountain Emergency oxygen cylinder Mattress Package excludes:- Items of personal nature such as passport, visa, travelers etc. Tips for the crew Medical equipment as hyperbolic chamber Portable toilets: available for renting 110 USD/trip Note Over weight, extra luggage will require an extra porter, at a rate of 11 USD per bag per day Massage we may arrange for 40 USD per person

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Marangu Gate

Day 1-2

Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Mandara Hut (2,743m/9,000ft) Leave Moshi / Arusha at 8am for Marangu Gate. After completing gate registration, begin your Kilimanjaro trek. Walk along a narrow trail through the rainforest of Kilimanjaro for most of the hike,have lunch on the way day one’s halfway point. After lunch continue walking through the rainforest until reaching Mandara Hut. Relax for the rest of the day or take a short walk to Maundi Crater. The views to the east over Taveta and to the northwest to Mawenzi Peak are stunning on a clear day, making the short hike well worth the effort. The A-frame Mandara Huts can accommodate up to seventy people and consist of several sleeping huts and a dining area. All of Marangu’s huts have beds with mattresses.

Mandara Huts

Day 2-3

Mandara Hut (2,743m/9,000ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) After breakfast, leave Mandara Hut and Kilimanjaro’s forests for Horombo Hut. Most of the day’s hike will be through Kilimanjaro’s moorland, a rocky landscape with desert-like plants. Eat a picnic lunch at Kambi ya Taabu before continuing to Horombo Hut. If the weather is clear, enjoy beautiful views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at Horombo Hut at around 3pm and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing. Although extremely busy, the Horombo Huts are considered to be the nicest on Kilimanjaro. The small, A-frame buildings can accommodate up to eight people each and provide lodging for hikers ascending, descending and acclimatizing. Horombo can accommodate up to one hundred hikers and many more porters, cooks and guides.

Horombo Huts

Day 3-4

Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Mawenzi Hut (4,600m/15,100ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) Day three is an acclimatization day. We suggest hiking all the way to Mawenzi Hut to allow for maximum acclimatization. The hike will increase your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak, and also reward you with magnificent views of Kibo. Return to Horombo for a late lunch. Spend the afternoon and evening relaxing at Horombo.

Horombo Huts

Day 4-5

Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Kibo Hut (4,750m/15,580ft) Leave Horombo Hut after breakfast to hike through the moorland and alpine desert of Kilimanjaro’s upper altitudes. After hiking for about an hour arrive at Maua River, a small mountain stream. After Maua, the terrain becomes flatter and the vegetation begins to disappear. Break for lunch at Middle Red Hill. After lunch, continue on a steady incline for another two hours through Kilimanjaro’s Saddle. Although the environment on the way to Kibo is a bleak desert with little vegetation, you will see many stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Reach Kibo Hut around 3pm to rest and prepare for your midnight climb.

Kibo Huts

Day 5-6

Kibo Hut (4,750m/15,580ft) to Summit (5,895m/19,340ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) Elevation Gain: 1,145 meters, 3,760 feet Around midnight, awake for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. The hike begins with a demanding five hour hike to Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. Although this is considered to be the easiest of the three crater ascent paths, it is still extremely difficult. The first major rest stop, William’s Point, lies at 5000 meters and is approximately a two hour hike Kibo Hut. Continue on for thirty minutes before beginning the rocky switchbacks that will continue to Gillman’s Point (5,681 meters). The hike from Gilman’s 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. The crater rim hike takes approximately two hours. Upon reaching Uhuru, take photos of your guide and group at the peak before beginning the descent to Horombo Hut. On the way down from the summit, you will see all of the magnificent views you could not see on the way up. Stop for a short break and snacks at Kibo Hut before continuing on to Horombo Hut. Reach Horombo Hut in the afternoon and enjoy your last night on the mountain.

Marangu Gate

Day 6-7

Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) After breakfast, finish the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate. Your last hike on Kilimanjaro is a beautiful one, passing through Kilimanjaro’s cloud forest. Watch your step during the descent, as the trail can be slippery. Our vehicles will be waiting at Marangu Gate to take you back to Moshi or Arusha. You will be able to buy t-shirts and sodas at the gate. Package includes:- Arrival and departure transfers from, to “JRO” Accommodation in the mountain and hotel 2 nights Meals All parks fees, mountain rescue fee, government taxes Services for crew team and salary Tent highest quality tent Eureka or Mountain hard ware Transport to and from mountain Emergency oxygen cylinder Mattress Package excludes:- Items of personal nature such as passport, visa, travelers etc. Tips for the crew Medical equipment as hyperbolic chamber Portable toilets: available for renting 110 USD/trip Note Over weight, extra luggage will require an extra porter, at a rate of 11 USD per bag per day Massage we may arrange for 40 USD per person