6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route

Northern Circuit | Tanzania

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6 Days / 5 Nights

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Walking / Trekking

1 - 10 people

English, Swahili

Overview

About 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route:

The Kilimanjaro marangu route is a popular route on which nights are spent in huts, and meals taken in dining halls. the only route that ascends and descends using the same path. Often referred to as the "coca-cola route."

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HIGHLIGHTS

Best Season: May to Feb
Trek Grade: Moderate (Summit Day Difficult)
Highest Point: 5895 m /19340 ft
Trail Access: Marangu gate via. Moshi Town
Highlights: Kilimanjaro Summit, Icefields, Mawenzi Peak, Unique Flora
Trek Duration Options: 6, or 7 Days Trekking and 2 Days Extra

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Marangu Gate – Mandara

After breakfast proceed to Marangu gate (drive from Arusha or Moshi. Town or Marangu). Start trekking up to Mandara Hut (2700 m). It takes 2 hrs.

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Day 2

Mandara Huts - Horombo Huts

Trek from Mandara Huts to Horombo Huts altitude 3700 m and it takes 4 - 5 hrs.

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Day 3

Horombo Hut - Kibo Huts

Climb from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut altitude 4700 m. It takes 5 hrs for the 13 km walk.

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Day 4

Summit – Horombo Huts

First hours of morning around 1.00 a.m is spent by trekking to Gilmans Point 5681 m (5hrs). Then another 1.30 hrs to Uhuru Peak. After some time in the summit, descend down to Horombo Hut.

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Day 5

Marangu Gate

After breakfast descend down to Marangu Gate and then transferred to your Hotel in Moshi/Arusha Town.

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INCLUDED

Accommodation while trekking*
Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
All Park fees
Rescue fees
All meals while on the Mountain
Fully-licensed, English-speaking mountain guide
Porter service on the trek
First aid kit
Trip completion certificate
Farewell Dinner

EXCLUDE

Tip for the guide
Flights costs/fares
Travel insurance
Extra Personal items
Soda and Alcoholic beverages
Extra activities
Personal expenses (drinks, Internet, visa, etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions

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NOTES:

*This route can also be done over a 7 day period. We will always endeavour to get you to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, however the longer the climb the more chances you have of a successful summit. Just let us know what your preference is and we’ll be happy to provide you with a specified itinerary.