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Marangu summit Kilimanjaro

Trekking highlights

Marangu route, also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is the oldest, most well-known route on Kilimanjaro climb trips. Adventure along the Marangu route will get you to the top safety and this is the only path which offers overnight sleeping huts in the style of dormitory accommodations instead of camping equal to machame, umbwe, rongai and lemosho route. There are almost total of 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut on Marangu route.

Detailed itinerary

• Rising: 5,500 ft / 1,700 m to 9,000 ft / 2,740 m
• Stretch: 7 km
• Hike time: 4-5 hours
• Climatic habitat: Montane Forest
• Meals: L, D
• Shelter: Mandara Hut

After having breakfast and consultation, Our driver will drive you to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), hiker(s) will be required to register and begin the climb. Hiker(s) will walk through the rainforest to the Mandara camping area. A side trip to Maundi Crater is an excellent means to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for rising Eucalyptus trees, Colobus monkeys, and bird life which is attractive and beautiful.

• Rising:9,000 ft / 2,700 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m
• Stretch:11 km
• Hike time:6-8 hours
• Climatic habitat:Heathland/ Moorland
• Meals: B, L, D
• Shelter: Horombo Hut

Hiker(s) will leave the openings of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open hills to the Horombo camping area. Visibility of the summit of Kibo and Mawenzi are awesome. Look for groundsels and giant lobelias. Hiker(s) may arise to feel the effects of the gaining of altitude.

• Rising: 12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 15,400 ft / 4,700 m
• Stretch: 10 km
• Hike time: 6-8 hours
• Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals: B, L, D
• Shelter: Kibo Hut

Climbing up on Marangu route, we now pass the last watering point, walking into the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation arises with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Hiker(s) eat, relaxation, and prepare for summit climb.

Very early in the morning (from midnight to 2 am) hiker(s) commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater flange. Continuing on we now hike and ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are awesome and unbelievable views at every turn. Hikers 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 camping ground. The starting of this climb to the summit is done in the dark and involves headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers and jackets. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Hike(s) are best informed going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa.

A long trek is in store for today, however it is mostly downhill. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu Gate hiker(s) pick up our certificate that shows our success and the driver from Africa natural tour will pick you up to the hotel.

Inclusion

  • Porterage
  • Rescue fee
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities
  • All accommodation in mountain huts
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals & drinking water
  • International flights
  • Tips
  • Personal items
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

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