5 Days Marangu Route
The Marangu route is where the Headquarters of Mt. Kilimanjaro national park is located. Is the only route with overnight stays in huts and regarded as the most comfortable and easiest way to reach the summit. It has well-developed paths with developed gentle ascent nicknamed ‘Coca-Cola route’. The ascent and descent takes place on the same route. This route is the oldest route and the most popular way to the summit. Accommodation is located in simple alpine huts in the mountain with all the essential requirements such as mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags should be brought along. The ascent is more gradual with gentle slope and no specialized equipment is required. There are 60 wooden beds each (for 60 people each) at Mandara Hut (2700m) and Kibo Hut (4700m), and 120 wooden beds (for 120 people) at Horombo Hut (3720m) which is also used for descent. There are shared dining halls, washrooms and toilets.
MARANGU ROUTE 5 DAYS
Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from the hotel to Marangu Gate (1879m) - Mandara Hut (2720m)
After breakfast and briefing (including a check of your equipment) we drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate. Once the necessary formalities are completed, your hike through the dense rainforest can begin. Besides the impressive vegetation, you have the opportunity to observe black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and various bird species. After about 3-4 hours, you will reach at your destination - the Mandara Hut (2720m) for dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 2: Mandara Hut (2720m) - Horombo Hut (3720m)
After breakfast, walk along a rugged and rocky terrain while observing stunning Lobelias and don’t forget to drink enough water and walk slowly! This should not be underestimated and will greatly improve your chances of success in reaching the summit. In the afternoon, you can rest and gather your strength for the next day hike. Dinner and overnight at the Kibo hut (4700m). Here you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night as the night will be short.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 3: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)
Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 – 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short. Here you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night as the night will be short.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 4: SUMMIT DAY - Kibo Hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo Hut (3720m)
Today is the great day - Summit day! This begins at night because the lava ash is still frozen and so the ascent is easier. Your guide wakes you around 11pm, and an hour later the long and strenuous way to the summit begins. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely ascends. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m), most difficult and tiring part at the crater rim of Kilimanjaro (19,344ft). – Where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. So you will quickly forget the coldness of the night and will reach the Uhuru Peak at 5895 meters after another 1-2 hours. Congratulations! You‘ve made it to the "Roof of Africa". Enjoy this moment. The route back down follows the same path; the lava ash will now have thawed, which allows for a fast descent. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you and you can regain your strength. After a 1-2 hour rest, you will descent to Horombo Hut (3720m) where you will arrive in the afternoon for overnight stay. After an evening meal, most mountain conquerors understandably retire early to bed!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) - Marangu Gate (1879m) – Transfer to the hotel
The final stage leads through heath and moorland to Mandara Hut (2720m), where a warm lunch will be provided there. Then you will once again pass through the tropical rainforest, and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1879m). After leaving your mountain team, you will be transferred to your hotel. Here you can finally enjoy a hot and relaxing shower and celebrate your summit success.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Services included:
- Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Mountain crew (cook & porters)
- Overnight stays in mountain huts
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Drinking water, tea & coffee
- All national park fees
- Transfer from the hotel to the National park gate and back
Not included services:
- Alcohol and soft drinks
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes etc. (available for renting)
- Flights
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
- Laundry Services
