7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro- Marangu Route

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7 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The Marangu route, also known as the "Coca-Cola" route, is the oldest, most well established route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations in lieu of camping. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[6])
Breakfast
2 way Shuttle bus transfer: Nairobi- Moshi - Nairobi or 2 way KIA transfers
All park entrance fees and government levies
First and Last night accommodation at Buffalo hotel/Similar hotel in Moshi -Bed and Breakfast.
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client.
2 transfers from Moshi to Marangu park gate -return
Gloves, Sunglasses, Sleeping bag, Hats, Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Rain Trousers, Tents

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up available from airbnb and private apartments

Drop-off point
Arusha

Itinerary

Duration: 7 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Nairobi-Moshi

    1 stop
  • 1
    Moshi

    Boards shuttle bus from Nairobi at 0800 hrs and proceed to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi) ON Bed and breakfast.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Marangu Gate (1980m) - Mandara hut (2700m)

    1 stop
  • 2

    Hiking time: 5 hours Distance: About 12 km's Habitat: Montane forest Moorland After breakfast, start the climb through fascinating rain forests till you reach the first hut Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (9,000ft).

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Mandara hut (2700m) - Horombo hut (3720m)

    1 stop
  • 3

    Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: About 15 km's Habitat: Moorland After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine – meadow. The altitude begins to change and slowdown your pace while enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (12,520ft).

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Horombo hut (3720m) - Kibo hut (4700m)

    1 stop
  • 4

    Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: About 15 km's Habitat: Alpine desert After breakfast, resume the climb, the landscape becomes rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to Kibo Hut. Meals and overnight at the hut. (15,520ft)

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Summit Attempt! Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m)

    1 stop
  • 5

    Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru 6 hours to descend to Horombo Distance:6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee hrs of the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb the very steep part of the route to GILMANS POINT (most difficult and tiring part). UHURU PEAK is reached within an hour's walk along the crater rim. (19,344ft). Start the walk along the craters rim. (19,344ft). Start the descent to Horombo hut for overnight.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m)

    1 stop
  • 6
    Moshi

    Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: About 27 km's Return to a hotel in Moshi. After lunch, have a good rest, meals and overnight at your hotel.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    End

    1 stop
  • 7
    Nairobi

    After breakfast, depart for your next destination, which is optional, either: (a) The National Park (This can be arranged) (b) Kilimanjaro International Airport (c) Arusha Town (d) Nairobi via border town Namanga arriving at 6.30 Pm

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Gracepatt Safaris

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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