The impressive 5 Days Kilimanjaro hiking Tour via Marangu Route packages for 2023, 2024 and 2025
The impressive 5 Days Kilimanjaro hiking Tour via Marangu Route packages for 2023, 2024 and 2025
The impressive 5 Days Kilimanjaro hiking Tour via Marangu Route packages for 2023, 2024 and 2025
5 Days Starting and ending in Moshi, Tanzania
Visiting: Marangu Gate, Horombo Huts, Kibo Huts, Uhuru Peak, Moshi
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Tour code:
5MR
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 200
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, HalalJain, All kinds of meals
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Camping, Luxury, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Tour Overview
5 days kilimanjaro hiking tours via Marangu route is also referred to as the "Coca-Cola" route, as it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope, direct path, and the most comfortable route to reach the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest and the most well-established route on Kilimanjaro. The route is well-developed, and the climb is constant and moderate. Only the approach to the summit is the exception as it is slightly more demanding. This is the only route that offers sleeping huts dormitory-style. The accommodation on this tour is in simple mountain huts, which might be an advantage compared to the camping routes. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls, basic washrooms, and toilets. The short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. Marangu is, unfortunately, less scenic than the other routes because the ascent and descent are along the same path. It is one of the crowded routes for that reason The main itinerary difference between the Marangu 5-days and 6-days Marangu route is the additional acclimatization day at Horombo on day three. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Day 0: Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi/ Arusha Day 1: Moshi/ Arusha - Marangu gate – Mandara Hut Day 2: Mandara hut – Horombo Hut Day 3: Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut Day 4: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak (summit point) -Back to Horombo Hut Day 5: Horombo Hut – Mandara Hut - Marangu gate - Back to Moshi/Arusha
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arusha/Moshi - Marangu Gate - Mandara
Location: Marangu Gate
Accommodation: Camp, Mandara hut
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast our driver will pick you up then drive you to the office where you receive a briefing and gear check. Then the drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes from Moshi and 2.45Hrs from Arusha). Here you will register and commence with the climb. You and your guide will walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest you will see the towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
Altitude: 1,700 m to 2,740 m
Distance covered: 7km
Time to be used: 4-5 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Day 2 : Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut
Location: Horombo Huts
Accommodation: Camp, HOROMBO HUT
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on to the open moorlands then the Horombo encampment. We will witness the amazing views of Kibo and Mawenzi. As we cross the Alpine Zone of the mountain we will see giant lobelias and grounsels. Here, you are expected to begin to feel the effects of the altitude.
Altitude: 2,700 m to 3,700 m
Distance Covered: 11km
Time to be used: 6-8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Day 3 : Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut
Location: Kibo Huts
Accommodation: Camp, KIBO HUTS
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The ascending continues, now we will pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi where vegetation starts to disappear into the “moonscape”. At Kibo we will have Dinner, rest and prepare for summit climb that starts in the deep night at 2:00a.m.
Altitude: 3,700 m to 4,700 m
Distance Covered: 10km
Time to be used: 6 - 8 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Day 4 : Kibo Hut To Summit Then Horombo Hut
Location: Uhuru Peak
Accommodation: Camp, HOROMBO HUT
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
Altitude: 4,700 m to 5,895 m
Altitude: 5,895 m to 3,700 m
Distance Covered: 4 km up / 14 km down
Time to be used: 10 - 15 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Day 5 : Horombo Hut To Moshi
Location: Moshi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
A vehicle will meet you at Marangu village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!
Altitude: 3,700 m to 1,700 m
Distance Covered: 18km km down
Time to be used: 5 - 7 hrs
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Drinking water on all days
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Accommodation
All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Round trip airport transfer
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Drinks with Meals
All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section), the drinks included are non-alcoholic if you need them it will be the price all from you
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Entrance Fees
Park fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
All activities as directed by the guide (unless labeled as optional)
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Game Drives on Safari
All activities (unless labelled as optional)
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Local Taxes
All Taxes/VAT
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Meals – Full Board
All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
International flights (from/to home)
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Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tips to Guide and Cook
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The government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees Alcohol drinks
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
no luggage limit to our clients
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, International flights (from/to home) are not included
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes park entrance fees are all included
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes children are permitted on this tour
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD, EURO, TZS, and any other currencies depending on your country
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
yes, Round trip airport transfers are all included in this tour
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