6 Days
Daily Tour
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Mt Kilimanjaro
There are six established routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai and Umbwe. The Marangu, Machame, and Umbwe routes all approach from the south of the mountain. The Lemosho and Shira routes approach from the west. The Rongai route approaches from the north near Kenya. All routes except Marangu and Rongai descend via Mweka.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via The Marangu Route
Marangu Route, commonly known as the Coca Cola route is more popular because it can be done in fewer days and has permanent sleep huts at the campsites.
Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak. It is a shorter route with a steeper incline and less time for acclimatization it tends to have a lower summit success rate. This is the only route where the ascent and descent route is shared, thus creating more traffic.
After breakfast and the briefing, we'll drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (approximately 1-2 hour). Following registration, we'll begin the climb through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater offers panoramic views of Northern Tanzania and Kenya. Look out for Eucalyptus trees, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys in the rainforest.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Leave the rainforest behind and ascend through open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Marvel at the breathtaking views of Mawenzi and Kibo. Keep an eye out for giant lobelias and grounsels. Altitude effects may become noticeable.
Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
On this day you will do the acclimatization hike
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Continue ascending, passing the last watering point and reaching the Kilimanjaro saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Vegetation transitions to upper heathland and then gives way to a barren "moonscape." Prepare for the summit climb after dinner and rest.
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
Begin the summit climb very early (midnight to 2 am), navigating steep scree or snow to Gilman’s point on the crater rim. Continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Descend to Kibo for lunch and rest before proceeding to the Horombo encampment.
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 / 6-8 hours down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After breakfast, descend steadily through moorland to the Mandara Hut, then through a lush forest path to the Marangu National Park gate. Lower elevations may be wet and muddy. A vehicle will be waiting at Marangu gate to drive you back to your Moshi hotel (approximately 1 hour).
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast
6 Days Marangu Route | 1750 | 1708 | 1666 | 1624 | 1582 |
Included in the Package
✔ Professional Mountain Crew: English-speaking guides, porters & cook
✔ Park Fees: Entrance, camping/hut fees, and permits
✔ Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner during the trek
✔ Drinking Water: Safe and purified
✔ Accommodation before & after Climb: 2 nights at Maridadi Hotel (or similar) –
Website: www.maridadihotel.com
✔ Camping Equipment: Tents, sleeping bags & mattresses
✔ Transport: To & from park gates
✔ Safety Gear: Oxygen cylinder & first aid kit
✔ VAT (Value Added Tax)
Excluded in the Package
✖ International and domestic flights
✖ Visa fees
✖ Tips for guides, porters & cooks
✖ Personal trekking gear (trekking poles, gloves, etc.)
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