Arrival or departure transfers in Arusha 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners 1 nights in 3 star hotel in Arusha on a twinshare basis 5 nights in Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts Experienced local mountain guides, cook and camp crew Porters to carry personal and group equipment Park entrance fees valued at US$1109 Emergency oxygen Potable Mountain Toilet

International or domestic flights Sleeping bags and mats Aerated and alcoholic drinks Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc Tips Visa Travel Insurance (compulsory) Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

06 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route | Wild Call Tanzania Safaris Ltd

06 Days trek | 1 Day Pre-trek

07 Days - Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

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Marangu Route Highlights;

The Marangu route, known as the “Coca-Cola” route as you can get a bottle of Coca-Cola at each hut, is the original route established to climb Kilimanjaro. It is often billed as one of the easier walking routes – however, according to KINAPA, it suffers from the lowest success rate (42%) as too many climbers try to do it in only 5 days and fail because of poor acclimatization. Approaching Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast, the Marangu route uses the same ascent and descent route which means it is less scenic than the other routes.

The Marangu route is a good six-day hike for those who have not trekked much at high altitudes, with an effective extra day’s acclimatization, giving a better success rate. Experienced and already acclimatized mountaineers may opt for the more difficult 5-day ascent along the Marangu route.

Inclussions

Arrival or departure transfers in Arusha
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
1 nights in 3 star hotel in Arusha on a twinshare basis
5 nights in Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts
Experienced local mountain guides, cook and camp crew
Porters to carry personal and group equipment
Park entrance fees valued at US$1109
Emergency oxygen
Potable Mountain Toilet

Exclusions

International or domestic flights
Sleeping bags and mats
Aerated and alcoholic drinks
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc
Tips
Visa
Travel Insurance (compulsory)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

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Touch down at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the city of Arusha. Located close to the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha is surrounded by lush greenery and is known as the gateway to Tanzania’s excellent national parks. Once settled at the hotel, enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure to explore the city and discover its excellent food and drinks scene. Overnight stay in Arusha, at your favorable lodge. › Meal Plan; BB

After breakfast we will collect you from your hotel for your transfer to Marangu Gate for registration. Our porters prepare and pack our supplies and luggage before we start our ascent on a cleared ridge trail through the rainforest. The forest, covered with mist and dripping with beards of moss, is also where most of Kilimanjaro’s animals are found. We will spend our first night at Mandara Hut, a group of wooden A-framed huts set in a forest clearing. › Meal; B,L,D

From Mandara Hut the trail passes through a short stretch of forest, skirting the base of the Maundi Crater emerging into the transition zone from rain forest to moorland. After about 6 hours we arrive at Horombo Hut. › Meal; B,L,D

This extra day and night at Horombo is ideal for good acclimatization. A hike towards Mawenzi, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours up and 1.5 hours down) is strongly recommended as it will further assist with acclimatization.] › Meal; B,L,D

We continue our ascent into the Alpine desert zone passing the last place where water is available at 4130m. From Kibo Hut, the summit is now a further 1195m of ascent. We will make our summit ascent tonight so we will go to go to bed early to get as much rest as possible. › Meal; B,L,D

We will wake up around 23:30 hours, and after some tea and biscuits we shuffle off into the night, and this is where the going really gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer point (5250m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gilman’s Point (5681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort.
From Gilman’s Point we will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long we will be able to spend taking photographs before the 3 hours descent back to Kibo Hut. After a short rest we gather all the gear we left behind for the ascent and head down to Horombo Hut, a further 3 hours. Later in the evening, we will enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep. › Meal; B,L,D

Your final day on the trek, departing after breakfast we descend a further 1740m to Marangu Gate to pick up your summit certificates from the Park Headquarters. Transfer to Arusha to a hot shower or drop off at the Airport. › Meal; B,L,D

Accommodation on Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

Accommodation on Marangu Route Kilimanjaro — Huts on Marangu Route Kilimanjaro

Accommodation on Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route — Kilimanjaro Huts

One night at 3* hotel in Arusha before the trekking; The hotels have everything for your comfortable stay – caring staff, nice rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool);
Hut accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro,
Please note:
All accommodation is on sharing basis (i.e. you will be sharing with your travel companion a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike. If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer).