Summary
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.
Activities
- Hiking
- Culture
Places
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Physical Condition
- Sportive
Connectivity
- Only Wifi
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Arrival at Kilimanjaro /Arusha Airport to Moshi
Activities Included
Bird Photography Camping General Photography Hiking CultureYou will be picked up from 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 gears. Dinner and overnight at PANAMA GARDEN RESORT
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Kilim
Travel Time: 1 hrs
Day 2Moshi to Marangu Gate
Activities Included
Bird Photography Camping General Photography Hiking Culturethe Marangu village and proceed to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register at Kilimanjaro National Park Authority offices and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara hut located at 9,000 ft / 2,740 m. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Location
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania
Travel Time: 1 hrs
Day 3Mandara Hut (2,740m) – Horombo Hut (3700m) - (9,000ft to 12,100ft)
In the morning around 8:30 a.m after breakfast starting trekking to Horombo hut. After about 1 hour, you will leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo hut. The view of Kibo summit and Mawenzi are both stunning and shinning in clear days. In most cases giant lobelias and grounsels are found on your way. Horombo hut is a point were most of the climbers uses it for acclimatization whereby they spend an extra day. Spending an extra day give a wide change for successful summit the roof of Africa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 4Horombo Hut (3700m) – Kibo Hut (4700m) - (12,100ft to 15,400ft)
n the morning after breakfast the trek will take us to the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heartland but then disappears into desert like structure. At Kibo you will have your dinner, take a nap and at the middle of the night around 23:30 hour prepare for summit climb. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 5Kibo Hut (4,750m/15,580ft) to Summit (5,895m/19,340ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft)
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. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 6Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft)
Activities Included
Bird Photography Camping General Photography Hiking CultureAfter 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 Panama garden resort in moshi Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Mount kilima
Travel Time: 4 hrs
Day 7Departure day
Pick up at any time departure to the airport to catch your flight
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Kilimanjaro inter
Travel Time: 1 hrs
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Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.comhttp://www.kilimanjaroairport.co.tz/index.php/2011-05-02-12-33-35/visa-immigration