KILIMANJARO: 6 DAYS CLIMBINGVIA MARANGU ROUTE

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Gabriel

05 Dec 24 → 12 Dec 24

Guided trip

8 days

8 stops

2 - 10 Mates

Tanzania

Marangu or “Coca-Cola” route is the most popular of the available kilimanjaro routes today. It is the only route where overnight stays are in huts. This makes Marangu a good option for hiking during the rainy season. The route takes its start at the south-east of Mt Kilimanjaro. The ride there takes about 5.5 hours. The Kilimanjaro "Coca-Cola" route features a well-trodden trail running through all the climate zones - from tropical rainforest to eternal ice, and will also 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. A 6-day option is strongly recommended over the 5-day one for better acclimatization.

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Should a person prefer single room/tent accommodation a supplementary fee would apply – additional cost is available on request · On the Marangu Route, all persons will share the A frame hut accommodation that provides 8 bunk beds · Additional days on the mountain could be added to an extra cost of US$ 255 per day · Rates detailed above are per person sharing – except for the 1 person’s rate · All prices are subject to change without notice should Kilimanjaro National Park fees or government taxes / VAT change. Current park fees / taxes are valid till 30 June 2024 and subject to change from 1 July 2024 on wards.

What's included?

Complimentary meet and greet on arrival

One arrival & one departure private tran

2Night accommodation at the Hotel in Aru

Return transfers between the hotel to th

All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees,

Qualified mountain guide, assistant guid

Salaries paid to the mountain support cr

Food of premium quality and of a bigger

Superior quality camping equipment (tent

Porter to carry your duffel bag, with ma

Your Booking includes free protection from Trip cancellations.
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Kilimanjaro International Airport

Day 1-2

ARRIVAL 📍Kilimanjaro international airport - Arusha Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet an kilisherpas Travel representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.

Marangu Gate

Day 2-3

TREKKING FROM MARANGU GATE TO MANDARA HUT 📍Arusha - Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut Your climbing guide and a climbing support team will meet you at your hotel for a quick briefing, then you will drive to Kilimanjaro Park's Eastern Gate: Marangu, which lies at 1,860m/6102f. After finalizing the climbing permits registration with the rescue and search services, you will be ready to start your climb to Mandara Hut (2,700m/8858f). We highly recommend bringing a raincoat, as the trail passes through a tropical rainforest that has a high probability of rain. Upon arriving at Mandara Hut, you will find lunch prepared and be assigned your hut for the night.

Mandara Huts

Day 3-4

TREKKING FROM MANDARA HUT TO HOROMBO HUT 📍Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut Your group will enjoy an early morning breakfast before departing Mandara Hut. This day's trek is a moderate hike towards the second high-altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12204f). When you reach the camp, you will be treated to views of two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi. Several hours after lunch you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Kibo Hut with a 200-meter (656-foot) gain in altitude, and then hike back down to Horombo Hut where dinner will be prepared for you.

Horombo Huts

Day 4-5

ACCLIMATIZATION DAY AT HOROMBO HUT 📍Horombo Hut After breakfast, you will go on an acclimatization hike towards Kibo Hut and back to the camp. Then, after lunch, you have the opportunity to walk around the surrounding area, take pictures of Mawenzi Volcano or just sleep before the upcoming trek to Kibo Hut. To enhance your acclimatization transition, the team will spend this night at the very same altitude at Horombo Hut camp.

Kibo Huts

Day 5-6

TREKKING FROM HOROMBO HUT TO KIBO HUT 📍Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut On this day, right after breakfast, the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,700m/15419f). The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to preserve your strength for the climbing to kilimanjaro summit. When you reach the camp you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink lots of water.

Horombo Huts

Day 6-7

ASCENT TO UHURU PEAK AND DESCENT TO HOROMBO HUT 📍Uhuru peak - Horombo Hut Your group will depart at night from Kibo Hut (4,700m/15419f) and begin the trek to Kilimanjaro's summit: Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19340f). This stretch of the Marangu Route is not difficult in technical terms, but because of the high altitude, even regular physical activity feels strenuous. For the final summit hike, we group two climbers with one guide, the guide will monitor their physical well-being, as well as provide encouragement and motivation for the final ascent. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier, if desired. Then you will return to Kibo Camp and after a two-hour rest, continue your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m/12205f).

Arusha

Day 7-8

DESCENT FROM HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE 📍Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park's exit: Marangu Gate (1,860m/6102f). After your descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates and provide you with a transfer back to your hotel.

Kilimanjaro International Airport

Day 8

DEPARTURE 📍Arusha Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport. PLEASE NOTE:Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.