6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route
6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route
6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route
6 Days Starting and ending in Moshi, Tanzania
Visiting: Mandara Huts, Horombo Huts, Kibo Huts, Uhuru Peak
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 499
Age range:
15-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal, Gluten Free
Tour operated in:
English , FrenchTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Known as the Coca-Cola route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations. The minimum days required for this route is five, But spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is recommended when climbing Kilimanjaro using the Marangu route.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hotel- Mandara Hut
Location: Mandara Huts
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: mandara hut
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you meet you guide and drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After a well-earned rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2 : Mandara Hut- Horombo Hut
Location: Horombo Huts, Mandara Huts
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: mandara hut
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 KambiyaTaabu before continuing to Horombo Hut.
Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 : Horombo Hut
Location: Horombo Huts
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: Horombo Hut
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is an acclimatization day with a hike up and down during the day. Tonight we sleep again at Horombo Hut.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 0km/0mi
Hiking Time: 0 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 : Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut
Location: Kibo Huts
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: Kibo Hut
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walk through moorland then alpine desert to ``The Saddle`` between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. From here you will walk for about an hour to reach Kibo hut.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 : Kibo - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut
Location: Uhuru Peak
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: Horombo Hut
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Very early start for the summit on steep scree up to Gillman's Point (5681m) which is on the crater rim. Continue around the rim (which will take about two hours if you are fit) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) the highest point in Africa. Descend to Kibo Hut for tea and biscuits or soup and then down to the thicker air an relative warmth of Horombo hut.
Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 : Horombo To Marangu Gate
Location: Horombo Huts
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: Horombo Hut
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Descend to Marangu gate. Drive back to the hotel.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Fully Guided
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Meals
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Transport
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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Additional Services
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Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
YES
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
NORMAL
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
YES
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Company Instant Book
YES
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
YES
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Are flights included in this tour?
NO
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
YES
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
YES
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
YES
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
YES
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
YES
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
YES
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
YES
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD
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What is the maximum group size?
100
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
YES
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
HIGH
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
YES
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
THEY WILL CONTINUE TO EXPLORE
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
YES
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
YES
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
YES
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
NO
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
YES
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
YES
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
YES
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Is Free Wi-fi available in the car
YES
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
TOUR GUIDE
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How long has the tour company been trading?
3 YEARS
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
YES
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Up to 40 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) through the Ministry responsible for Health continues to monitor preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19 including those related to international travel. In view of the current trend of COVID 19 Globally, the Government is updating its Travel Advisory No. 1 of gth September, 2022 of Tanzania Mainland to version No. 12, effective from 12th January 2023 to accommodate measures as follows:- 1. Al travelers entering or transiting URT through land borders, sea ports or airports are advised to be fully vaccinated as per approved schedule of primary vaccination against COVID 19 in their respective countries. 2. Al travelers entering or transiting URT Mainland through land borders, sea/lake ports or airports are not required to present a COVID - 19 vaccination certificate or RT-PCR certificate or perform Rapid Antigen Test on arrival unless stated otherwise by conveyance to be used or country of their final destination. However, for surveillance purposes Port Health Officials may at any time perform COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test free of charge for randomly selected travelers during arrival at points of entry. 3. On arrival, thermal and physical screening wil be done. Passengers found to be symptomatic during screening wil be immediately isolated and handled as per health protocol. 4. Al travelers departing from Tanzania should seek information prior to departure from their travel agents regarding COVID-19 requirements of their country of destination or conveyance to be used. 5. For travelers departing from Tanzania whom conveyances and destination countries requires RT- P C certificates, test will be done at designated places at their own cost of TZS 115,000 (50 USD) or perform Rapid Antigen Test before departure at their own costs of TZS 23,000 (10 USD). 6. Al travelers should self-monitor their health post arrival and shall report to their nearest health facility or call Toll Free Health Emergency Number: 199 for Tanzania Mainland NB: This Travel Advisory will be reviewed from time to time as need arises.