TRIP SUMMARY
- Booking Type – Mountain Trek
- Trekking Route – Marangu
- Duration – 5 & 6 Days
- Activities - Guided Trekking Tour
- Tour Type – Single/Group
- Location – Tanzania, Kilimanjaro
- Start / End – Moshi/Arusha to Moshi/Arusha
MARANGU ROUTE OVERVIEW
Marangu is a term derived from the native Chagga language and means “full of water”. Marangu Route also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is the oldest, most well-established route on Mount Kilimanjaro, and is also the only route offering comfortable sleeping huts at every campsite with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are shared by all climbers and the bunks have sponge mattresses and pillows so require fewer supplies.
The Marangu Route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. It is, unfortunately, less scenic than other routes because the ascent and descent are on the same path. Compared to other routes, it offers relative luxury. 5 Days Marangu route can be done but we recommend taking an extra day for acclimatization at the Horombo hut. This increases your chances of success.
Hilbas Tours: We offer Marangu five or six-day private or group climbing tours. The five-day variation does not have an acclimatization day on day three at Horombo Hut.
Marangu Route Itinerary
Arrived in Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where you will meet Hilbas representatives, be picked up and transferred to the hotel for hot showers, comfortable beds, briefing, and gear checks. We will also arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.
Day 1- Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Elevation: 1830m/6039ft to 2720m/8976ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours
Vegetation Zone: Rainforest.
The driver will pick you up from the Hotel at Marangu Gate, where registration takes place, while guides and porters prepare equipment. We start to climb up through a lush tropical rainforest to Mandara Hut. Here you will be surrendered to Eucalyptus trees, different species of birds, impatiens Kilimanjarii, Colobus Monkey, Blue Monkey, and many interesting things. You will spend your nights in special huts along the Marangu route. After coffee or tea at Mandara Hut, you will have a chance to visit the Maundi Crater which offers spectacular
Day 2- Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Elevation: 2720m/8976ft to 3720m/12276ft
Distance: 11 km/miles
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Vegetation Zone: Moorland
This is a long day. After morning breakfast, you will begin with an hour hike through rainforest glades. You will then ascend through heathland and on into the open moorlands where the vegetation is sparse with small shrubs. Stop halfway for lunch, short rest and you will be able to spot the two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi before reaching the camp, here you will have dinner and overnight.
Day 3- Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Elevation: 3720m/12276ft to 4720m/15576ft
Distance: 9 km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Vegetation Zone: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, we hike to Kibo Hut. We now pass the last watering point, walking onto Kilimanjaro’s saddle between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. When you reach camp, you will be served lunch. Pay attention to your body and keep your guide informed of any signs of altitude sickness. At Kibo Hut you will be served an early dinner then go to bed.
Day 4- Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Elevation: 4720m/15576ft to 5895m/19453ft to 3720m/12276ft
Distance: 21 km
Hiking time: 13-15 hours
Vegetation Zone: Alpine Desert/Arctic zone/Moorland.
This is your special day when your dream comes true, your guide will wake you up around 11:00 pm for tea and biscuits, Summit will begin at midnight, we follow a switchback path up to a volcanic scree slope, passing William Point (5000m/15000 ft) to Hans Meyer Cave (5200m/17000 ft), after a short break we proceed to Gillman’s point (5681m), which is located on the crater rim.
A bit further around the crater, we reach our goal, Uhuru Peak (5895m/19453ft), the roof of Africa. You’ll have a short time to take photos at the summit. Descending to Kibo Hut is fast. After lunch, other refreshments. Continue to the Horombo huts. You’ll enjoy your last dinner on the mountain in the evening despite your exhaustion.
Day 5- Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Elevation: 3720m/12276ft to 2720m/8976ft
Distance: 19 km
Hiking time: 6-7 hours
Vegetation Zone: Moorland/Rainforest
This is another big day, and after an early breakfast, we will start descending passing through Mandara Hut before reaching the Marangu gate. We will cross through the moorland to the rainforest where you can spot many birds, tall trees, flowers, and many interesting things. Our route will end at Marangu Gate which will require all hikers to sign out in order to receive certificates of completion. A driver from Hilbas tours will drive back to Hotel. On the way back you will pass through coffee and banana farms around Marangu villages.
Departure or onwards travel
After an early breakfast, transfer to Safari or Kilimanjaro airport for your home departure flight.
Graph for the Marangu Route
Price for Marangu Route 5 Days
Our standard packages include all the considerations needed by mountain climbers, including guides with Wilderness First Responder certification, experienced mountain crews, transportation, hotel accommodations, high-quality mountain equipment, and all meals.
Safety always comes first, including a medical kit, a supply of oxygen cylinders and compulsory medical check-ups. Our goal is to ensure your trip’s happiness. Give you a memorable experience that you can remember and show how amazing our country is.
All payments in Tanzania are in USD only. The prices in other currencies are given for comparison only.
1 Pax | 2-4 Pax | 5-7 Pax | 8-10 Pax | 11+ Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$ 1692 | $ 1359 | $ 1274 | $ 1249 | $ 1234 |
Arrived in Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where you will meet Hilbas representatives, be picked up and transferred to the hotel for hot showers, comfortable beds, briefing, and gear checks. We will also arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.
Day 1- Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Elevation: 1830m/6039ft to 2720m/8976ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours
Vegetation Zone: Rainforest.
The driver will pick you up from the Hotel at Marangu Gate, where registration takes place, while guides and porters prepare equipment. We start to climb up through a beautiful tropical rainforest to Mandara Hut. Here you will be surrounded by Eucalyptus trees, different species of birds, impatiens Kilimanjarii, Colobus Monkey, Blue Monkey, and many interesting things. Through the entire Marangu route, you will spend your nights in special huts. After a coffee or tea at Mandara Hut, you will have a chance to visit the Maundi Crater. This offers spectacular views of northern Tanzania and Kenya.
Day 2- Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Elevation: 2720m/8976ft to 3720m/12276ft
Distance: 11 km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Vegetation Zone: Moorland
This is a long day. After morning breakfast, you will hike through rainforest glades. You will then ascend through the heathland and into the open moorlands where the vegetation is sparse with small shrubs. Stop halfway for lunch, and a short rest and you can spot two volcanoes at once: Kibo and Mawenzi. You will then reach the camp, where you will have dinner and overnight.
Day 3- Acclimatization at Horombo Hut
This is your extra day at Horombo Hut. If you wake up early, you can capture some beautiful sunrise photos before breakfast. Today we walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks for acclimatization. We recommend drinking enough water, walking slowly, and then hiking back down to Horombo Hut for lunch, dinner, and overnight.
Day 4- Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Elevation: 3720m/12276ft to 4720m/15576ft
Distance: 9 km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Vegetation Zone: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, we hike to Kibo Hut, passing through the last watering point. We walk onto Kilimanjaro’s saddle between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. When you reach the camp you will be served lunch. Pay attention to your body and keep your guide informed of any signs of altitude sickness. At Kibo Hut you will be served an early dinner then go to bed.
Day 5- Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Elevation: 4720m/15576ft to 5895m/19453ft to 3720m/12276ft
Distance: 21 km
Hiking time: 13-15 hours
Vegetation Zone: Alpine Desert/Arctic zone/Moorland.
This is your special day when your dream comes true, your guide will wake you up around 11:00 pm for tea and biscuits, Summit will begin at midnight, we follow a switchback path up to a volcanic scree slope, passing William Point (5000m/15000 ft) to Hans Meyer Cave (5200m/17000 ft), after a short break we proceed to Gillman’s point (5681m), which is located on the crater rim.
A bit further around the crater, we reach our goal, Uhuru Peak (5895m/19453ft), the roof of Africa. You’ll have a short time to take photos at the summit. Descending to Kibo Hut is fast. After lunch, other refreshments. Continue to the Horombo huts. You’ll enjoy your last dinner on the mountain in the evening despite your exhaustion.
Day 6- Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Elevation: 3720m/12276ft to 2720m/8976ft
Distance: 19 km
Hiking time: 6-7 hours
Vegetation Zone: Moorland/Rainforest
.This is another big day, which after an early breakfast, will descend past Mandara Hut before reaching Marangu Gate. We will cross through the moorland to the rainforest where you can spot many birds, tall trees, flowers, and many interesting things. Our route ends at Marangu Gate, where all hikers will sign out and receive certificates. A driver from Hilbas tours will drive back to Hotel. On the way back you will pass through coffee plantations and banana farms around Marangu villages.
Departure or onwards travel
After an early breakfast, transfer to Safari or Kilimanjaro airport for your home departure flight.
Graph for the Marangu Route
Price for Marangu Route 6 Days
Our standard packages include all the considerations needed by mountain climbers, including guides with Wilderness First Responder certification, experienced mountain crews, transportation, hotel accommodations, high-quality mountain equipment, and all meals.
Safety always comes first, including a medical kit, a supply of oxygen cylinders and compulsory medical check-ups. Our goal is to ensure your trip’s happiness. Give you a memorable experience that you can remember and show how amazing our country is.
All payments in Tanzania are in USD only. The prices in other currencies are given for comparison only.
1 Pax | 2-4 Pax | 5-7 Pax | 8-10 Pax | 11+ Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$ 1977 | $ 1606 | $ 1511 | $ 1483 | $ 1466 |
Mountain Climbing Clothes
If you are packing for your climb it is important to really plan your clothing appropriately and we recommend choosing wool or synthetic options, like polyester or nylon, instead. Fabrics: Cotton takes a very long time to dry and is a poor insulator, so it should always be avoided in mountaineering climbs.
This is why we recommend that you pack the following:
Top Base Layer and Bottom Base Layer for climbing.
3-4 Pairs of Underwear
2-3 Short Sleeve
1 Insulated Trekking Pants
1-2 Long Sleeve Hiking Shirts
1-2 Pairs of Hiking Trousers
1 Insulated Winter Jacket
1 Polar Tec Fleece Jacket
1 Hard Shell Jacket
1- Gaiters
A hat to keep the sun off of your face
Good socks, preferably made out of merino wool
Shoes or boots that have good traction.
Bras, A pullover sports bra without any clasps.
1- Day backpack – between 20 – 35 litres. Large enough to carry your water, camera, raincoat, lunch pack, snacks & warm clothing
1- Duffel bag, (waterproof recommended), large enough for all climbing gear, to be carried by the porters. An extra bag is to be left at the hotel with extra gear.
1-Mittens or warm gloves and an inner one.
1-Sleeping bag, warm, four seasons
2- Water bottles – (total capacity at least 3 or 4 litres)
Price includes:
Transport:
– Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Transfer to a hotel in Moshi/Arusha and back to the airport.
-Transfer to the trailhead – entry gate to Kilimanjaro National Park;
– Pick up at the exit from Kilimanjaro National Park and transfer to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha.
Accommodation:
Standard twin-sharing (double beds in one room) in a three-star hotel (Moshi town) before and after the expedition; these hotels provide everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Accommodation in huts. An average hut fits 6-8 people. National park rangers allocate huts. We will do our best to arrange separate huts for our groups. However, during the busy months, you may share huts with climbers from other groups. Marangu Huts have bunk beds.
Please note:
All accommodation is shared (i.e. you will share a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike with your travel companion).
If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer).
Entry fees and salaries
-All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park, -Camping fees, Vehicle fees, Rescue fees, and all Government taxes.
-Guides, porters, waiters, cooks accommodation, Entry fees on the mountain and Salaries
Climbing crew:
-Professional / Experienced English-speaking Mountain guides licensed by –Kilimanjaro National Park.
-All our guides hold Wilderness First Aid certifications.
-Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp masters, porters, cooks, etc.).
Meals:
– Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;
-3 standard meals a day on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
-All drinks on the hike (Coffee, tea, Milo tea, water, etc).
Hiking and safety equipment:
-All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery);
-Oxygen cylinders and Oximeters;
– Medical kits
Price excludes:
Insurance:
Travel insurance is not covered by the tour price. You can arrange travel insurance with your preferred insurance company.
Airline tickets;
Visa fee, passport, vaccinations, and medicines.
Flying Doctors;
Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the ascent);
Personal gear rentals;
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, souvenir money)
A tip of between 250 and 400 dollars per person is recommended for the mountain crew.
Additional Notes:
If you have booked your climb through an agent that gives you different tip information, please tip according to the agent’s information.
Mountain Kilimanjaro Weather
The short answer is that Mount Kilimanjaro temperatures range from hot to bitter cold. Climbing Kilimanjaro is unique for many reasons, including weaving through several distinct climate zones from origin to summit.
It is said that the journey from the gate to the peak is like travelling from the equator to Antarctica in days! Mount Kilimanjaro has five major ecological zones, each approximately 3,280 feet (1,000 m) high. Each zone experiences a corresponding decrease in rainfall, temperature and flora/fauna as the altitude increases.
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