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6 Days Marangu Route Climbing Kilimanjaro
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6 Days
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Offered in: English
Overview
The 6-day Marangu Route records a low summit success rate of about 50%! Since climbers tend to rush to reach the summit. Skipping one extra acclimatization day can significantly lower the average success rate of 50%. The Coca-Cola Route, which is the only route that uses huts instead of tents as a type of housing, is also known as the Marangu Route. On the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, it is one of the most popular routes.
What's Included
- Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, rescue fees and Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Expert guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
- All meals
- Transport to and from Arusha to the trail head
- Items of personal nature such as passport, visa, travelers etc.
- Tips for the crew
- And all not mentioned in the itinerary above.
Meeting And Pickup
What To Expect
Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut
1 Stop
Kilimanjaro National Park
On your first day of your trekking, you hike through dense rainforest, though at points there are openings in the vegetation that offer views of the farmlands which cover the base of the mountain outside of the Kilimanjaro National Park. The day’s trail ends at Mandara Hut, where you overnight. Elevation:6100ft to 8875ft Distance:8 km Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat:Montane Fores
• Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Mandara Hut
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut
1 Stop
Kilimanjaro National Park
On your second day of trek you will have through more beautiful rainforest, but soon the forest gives way to the moorland. The snowcapped peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen. After trekking for five to six hours you reach Horombo Hut, where you stay for the overnight. Elevation:8875ft to 12,200ft Distance:12 km Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat:Heathland
• Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Horombo Hut
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Horombo Hut To Mawenzi Ridge To Horombo Hut
1 Stop
Kilimanjaro National Park
On Third day of the mountain climbing, you can be split into two parts: a climb to Mawenzi Ridge, followed by a return to Horombo Hut. The reason for this is that it’s in keeping with the ‘climb high, sleep low’ strategy which helps your body to acclimatize properly to the increased elevation. This part of the day’s trek sees you climb from Horombo Hut up into the heath zone of Kilimanjaro. The turning point of the climb comes when you reach the horseshoe-shaped Mawenzi ridge. As already mentioned, climbing high and then sleeping low is an important acclimatization strategy. Elevation:12,205 ft Distance:4km Hiking Time: 3 hours Habitat:Healthland
• Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Horombo Hut
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut
1 Stop
Kilimanjaro National Park
On Day four you traverse the so-called Saddle, a five-mile stretch of rubble and emptiness that connects the craters of Mawenzi and Kibo. You spend the night at Kibo Hut. Elevation:12,200ft to15,500ft Distance:9km Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat:Alpine Desert
• Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Kibo Hut
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut
1 Stop
Kilimanjaro National Park
The first part of day five, you strike out for the summit! Your guide wakes you up around midnight to get ready for the ascent. Today is usually the most mentally and physically challenging part of the entire Kilimanjaro climb. The route ascends northwest into the dark night. Within about six hours you reach Stella Point and enjoy the sunrise. After that, you trek for about another hour on a snow-covered trail to reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m (19,341 ft) at the very top of Africa! After reaching the summit, you descend to Horombo Hut for the night. Having hiked for about 12 Hours Elevation:15,500ft to 19,340ft Distance:9 km / 15 km Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Habitat:Alpine Desert
• Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Horombo Hut
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Horombo Hut To Marangu Gate
1 Stop
Kilimanjaro National Park
Today you do the last hiking down to the foot of the mountain, where your driver is waiting for you. Time for a beer and a great celebration. Elevation:12,250 ft to 5500ft Distance:20 km Hiking Time:4-5 hours Habitat:Rain Forest
• Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Gifted African Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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