Climbing Kilimanjaro 6 Days Marangu Route

Moshi, Tanzania

Duration: 6 days
Group size: 10 - 100
Climbing Kilimanjaro 6 Days Marangu Route
Moshi, Tanzania


Duration: 6 days
Group size: 10 - 100

About this trip

  

ABOUT MARANGU ROUTE

The Marangu route, also known as the "Coca-Cola" route, is the oldest, most well-established route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations in lieu of camping. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut.

Many favor Marangu because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. However, 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 also the most crowded route for that reason. 

What’s included

  • o Park fees
  • o Hut fees
  • Rescue fees
  • o 18% VAT on tour fees &
  • o Transportation to & fr
  • o Professional mountain
  • o 3 meals daily while on

What’s not included

  • o Both National and Int
  • o Medical insurance
  • o Tips to mountain crew
  • o Items of a personal na
  • o Laundry Services
  • o Alcoholic beverages

Available Packages

Trip Price
$1,450
Deposit: $145

Itinerary

Day 1
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

  

Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft

Distance: 8 km

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

Hut: Mandara Hut.

We head to the Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The trail climbs through a tropical rain forest near the upper edge of the forest line, where we sometimes see playful blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.

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