6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing – Marangu Route
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$2500.00
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Tour Type
Overview
The Marangu Route, often referred to as the ‘Coca-Cola’ or ‘tourist’ route, stands out as the shortest path to the summit. It offers the comfort of sleeping huts equipped with solar lights and cozy beds, making it the sole route to provide such amenities. These communal huts feature bunks furnished with sponge mattresses and pillows. Climbing groups worldwide gather in dining huts for shared meals. We are dedicated to assisting all our clients and climbers in reaching the summit successfully.
Included/Exclude
- Return transportation from Moshi to/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain
- Qualified guides with mountain crew
- National Park fees
- Tents and sleeping mattresses
- Cutlery / Crockery / Eating utensils
- Mess tent (for dining) / Mini camping chairs / Tables / Candles
- Rescue fees
- Pulse ox meters
- First aid kit
- Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries
- Boiled water on the mountain
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain.
- Emergency oxygen
- Single rooms supplement at Spring lands Hotel (except on the 1 person rate)
- Airport transfers
- Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Gear for your climb
- Items of personal nature
- Additional nights beyond in Moshi or nearby area
- Visas
Tour Plan
Departing from Moshi, you will head to Marangu Gate to complete the necessary formalities before commencing your trek. The trail kicks off with an ascent through stunning tropical rainforest, offering glimpses of blue monkeys at the forest's upper edge. As you continue, the trail broadens, revealing picturesque hillsides until you arrive at Mandara Hut. En route, you will traverse the village of Marangu on the mountain's lower slopes before reaching the park gate to prepare for the ascent ahead. Your first afternoon's hike unfolds amidst the forest, with opportunities to spot colobus monkeys, culminating at Mandara Hut, a delightful cluster of A-frame huts nestled in a forest clearing.
- Accommodations: Camping tents
- Meal type: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transitioning from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut entails an elevation gain from 2,700m (8,858ft) to 3,720m (12,205ft) across a distance of 12km (7,5mi), with an estimated hiking time of six to eight hours. This segment traverses through a habitat characterized by heath vegetation. The journey commences with a forest trail, gradually opening into expansive high moorland. En route, participants may be treated to their initial vistas of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, prominent components of Kilimanjaro's summit comprising three volcanic peaks.
- Accommodations = Camping tents
- Meal type = Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
This additional day is dedicated to acclimatization and offers the opportunity for a day hike on Mawenzi Ridge. The distinctive terrain presents inspiring vistas of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Following a brief exploration of the area, you will return to Horombo Hut.
- Accommodations = Camping tents
- Meal type = Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
During this leg of the journey, you will ascend gradually, traversing the lunar-like desert terrain known as the 'Saddle' nestled between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Your base camp, Kibo Hut, is at the foot of the Kibo crater wall. Upon arrival, you can rest and indulge in an early dinner, preparing yourself for the upcoming summit day.
Embark on the challenging ascent from Kibo Hut to the summit of Uhuru Peak, enduring extreme conditions and climbing through darkness. After reaching the summit, descend to Horombo Hut, where you will enjoy a final dinner before resting for the night.
- Accommodations = Camping tents
- Meal type = Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
On your final day, embark on a long trek, mostly downhill, through the lush tropical rainforest from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate. Upon reaching the park headquarters at Marangu Gate, you will collect your summit certificates. A vehicle will be waiting to transport you back to Moshi.
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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