Description

While Lemosho route is the oldest and most well established route, Marangu is the classic route up the Mountain. It is also known as the “Coca cola route”. Its well-developed paths and gentle ascent makes this route popular with less experienced mountain hikers.

It is the most crowded route because the ascent and descent are done on the same path. Marangu is highly favored only during the rainy season, where the hut accommodations are preferred. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style.

DEPARTURE

Please arrive by 9:00 AM for a prompt departure at 9:15 AM.

DEPARTURE TIME

Approximately 9:15 AM.

INCLUDED

Park entry fees	2 nights of accommodation in Moshi
Mountain tents	Mountain climbing certificates
Double layered Sleeping Mats 4 inches (10cm) thick	3 meals daily while on the mountain
Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters	Emergency first-aid kit
Camping fees	Crater fee (if any)
Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees	18% VAT on tour fees & services
Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek	Hot water for washing
Portable flush toilet with a toilet and tent	Government taxes
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)	Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi
Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate

NOT INCLUDED

Drinks at your hotel before and after climb	Flights
Laundry (Available at hotel)	Travel Insurance
Personal items and toiletries	Tips for guides, porters and cook

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from the Hotel – Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut (2700m)

After Breakfast, you will be transited to Marangu Gate and once the Guide completes entrance formalities, you will then depart to Mandara Hut through dense vegetation. Upon arrival at Mandara Hut you will have a rest and later you can take with your guide a short, 15 minutes trip to Maundi crater. Dinner and overnight stay is at the Mandara Hut. (Dinner)

Day 2: Mandara Hut (2700m) – Horombo Hut (3700m)

After breakfast you will depart from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut. you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. After some hours of trekking, Horombo Hut will come into sight. From the Hut you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plain of the Maasai steppe.

Day 3: Horombo Hut (3700m) – Zebra Rocks (3980) – Horombo Hut (3700m)

Day 3 serves for acclimatization, which isn’t to be underestimated so as to greatly improve your chances of reaching the summit. After a relaxed breakfast, your route leads you to Zebra Rocks(3980m). The striking black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. on your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you. In the afternoon, you can rest and gather your strength for the next day hike. Dinner and overnight stay is at Horombo Hut. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 4: Horombo Hut (3700m) – Kibo Hut (4700m)

Day 4 stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “last water point” which is followed by so called “saddle”. This almost barren plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. The Kibo Hut is usually reached in about 5-6 hours. Here you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 5: Kibo Hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3700m)

Day 5 is a great day – Summit day! It begins at night because the lava ash is still frozen and so the ascent is easier. At midnight you will begin your summit journey. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at (5220m), the climb slowly but surely ascends. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s point (5681m) the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will start to warm up the land. You quickly forget the coldness of the night and will reach the Uhuru Peak at 5895m in another 1-2 hours. You will have a moment to celebrate your summiting then descend back using the same route. The lava ash will now have thawed, which allows for a fast descend. On return to Kibo Hut you will have hot lunch and rest for an hour or more. Then continue to Horombo Hut where you will arrive in the afternoon. You will have early dinner and retire to a nice sleep. (Snacks, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 6: Horombo Hut (3700m) – Marangu Gate (1860m) – Transfer to the Hotel

The final stage leads through heath and moorland to Mandara Hut (2700m) where you arrive for a warm lunch. You afterwards continue the descent through the tropical rainforest. In 6 hours of trekking you will arrive at Marangu Gate where you part ways with your mountain crew. You will be transferred to your Hotel for a self-retreat. (Breakfast).

Price:$1,820.00