Name: 5 Days Marangu Route – Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour
Start: 2022-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2032-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Marangu, Tanzania

DAKADO GLOBAL SERVICES CO LTD

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Jul 7, 2022 - Dec 31, 2032

Group size: 1 - 25

5 Days Marangu Route – Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour

Marangu, Tanzania

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DAKADO GLOBAL SERVICES CO LTD

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Jul 7, 2022 - Dec 31, 2032

Group size: 1 - 25

TOUR OVERVIEW

The 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 the 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 which offers sleeping huts in 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 crowded route 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

DAY 1 MANDARA
DAY 1 MANDARA
MARANGU GATE-MANDARA (5 Days Marangu Route – Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour)
After breakfast our Tanzania Dakado Adventures 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

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DAY 2 MANDARA - HOROMBO
DAY 2 MANDARA - HOROMBO
MANDARA -HOROMBO (5 Days Marangu Route – Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour)
With Tanzania Dakado Adventures, 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

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DAY 3 HOROMBO-KIBO HUT
DAY 3 HOROMBO-KIBO HUT
HOROMBO HUT-KIBO HUT (5 Days Marangu Route – Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour)
The ascending continues, now Dakado Safari Tours, 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 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & D

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DAY4 KIBO-SUMMIT-HOROMBO
DAY4 KIBO-SUMMIT-HOROMBO
KIBO-SUMMIT-HOROMBO (5 Days Marangu Route – Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour)
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), Dakado climbing & Hiking will start 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 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

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DAY 5 HOROMBO TO MOSHI
DAY 5 HOROMBO TO MOSHI
HOROMBO TO MOSHI (5 Days Marangu Route – Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour)
After breakfast, Dakado Safari Tours will 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

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DAY 1 MANDARA

MARANGU GATE-MANDARA (5 Days Marangu Route – Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour)

After breakfast our Tanzania Dakado Adventures 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

DAKADO GLOBAL SERVICES CO LTD

Tanzania Dakado Adventures on Dakado Global Services Co Ltd is the operational Tanzania Royal Tour project company in Moshi Kilimanjaro Tanzania dealing with Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking, Meru Hiking, Tanzania Royal Tour and Safaris (Tanzania Serengeti Migration & Tanzania Big-5 Safaris to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara) Tanzania, Day/cultural Tours/Trips, Zanzibar Royal Tours (Zanzibar Beach Tour Holidays and Project Tour design.

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