Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route 7 Days
Route Overview
The Marangu route, commonly known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is Kilimanjaro’s oldest and most well-known route. This is the only route that offers dormitory-style sleeping cottages as an alternative to camping. Mandara and Kibo Huts each have 60 bunk beds, while Horombo Hut has 120 bunk beds. Mattresses and pillows are provided, but sleeping bags are still necessary. The huts all include shared dining halls and basic washrooms, with flushing toilets and running water in the lower huts and lengthy drop toilets and buckets of water in Kibo Hut.
Because of its mild slope and direct approach, many people prefer Marangu as the simplest path on the mountain. The route’s short duration, however, makes altitude adaptation difficult. Mount Kilimanjaro is approached from the southeast. Because the ascent and descent are on the same trail, Marangu is less picturesque than the other routes. Because of this, it is also the busiest route.
Marangu is available as a five- or six-day private climb with Lomo Tanzania Safari. On day three at Horombo Hut, the five-day variant does not include an acclimatization day.
Included
- Airport Transfers
- Accommodation as per Itinerary – Semi Luxury Accommodation
- Meals
- All Park fees, walking safari, Ranger fee, and Concession fees
- Unlimited Water during game drives
- Coffees, tea, hot chocolate, and Soft Drinks
- Free WI-FI on Safari
- Government Taxes and levy
- All ground Handling and assistance
- Hiking & Safety Equipments
- Climbing Crew
Excluded
- Flights
- Travel & Mountaineering insurance
- Tips for Guides & Crew
- Personal expenses such as calls, laundry, and extra drinks at the lodge
- Portable toilets (if required - 250 USD per unit, one can be shared between 3-4 people)
TOUR ITINERARY
Welcome to the Land of Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, and Zanzibar – Tanzania.
We will pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet and assist from your Lomo Tanzania safari guide who will be with you on your safari.
Depending on your arrival time, you will be welcomed with a cup of coffee, tea and hot chocolate served with some delicious snacks and a glass of champagne at your disposal.
Our guide will help you with luggage in your comfortable safari vehicle and safely start to drive for 1 hour to your hotel in Arusha town.
You will be assisted to check-in at your hotel, and if possible followed with a short safari briefing or it can be done tomorrow early morning.
The Accommodation – Moivaro Arusha Lodge
Moivaro Lodge is situated right in the heart of beautiful, natural scenery and yet is only 7 km from the town of Arusha: an ideal spot to enjoy the impressive flora and fauna of East Africa.
At the Lodge you will be ensured that you are looked after in a unique, friendly, and peaceful manner, helping you to prepare for your safaris and cosseting you on your return in the evening.
The spacious thatched brick cottages are set in a lovely tropical garden, with private verandas ensuring every visitor all the privacy needed. Relax and enjoy the beautiful views of Mount Meru from the comfortable veranda, go for a stroll around the Moivaro property, or laze at the pool nestling amid tropical trees and coffee plants.
Meal plan
Hot served dinner will be provided at Moivaro Arusha Lodge
Elevation: 1200 m to 1,750 m to 2,750 m
Distance: 9 km
Trekking Time: 3 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
From the hotel, you will be transported to Marangu gate, where you will register. After that, you’ll continue trekking to Mandara hut via the rainforest. You will get the option to visit Maundi Crater as part of your acclimatization. Mandara Hut for dinner and the night.
Elevation:2750 m to 3,807 m
Distance:13km.
Trekking time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorlands
After breakfast, continue walking to Horombo hut, where you will travel over undulating moorlands and get your first clear view of high Kilimanjaro. Dinner and stay will be at Horombo hut.
During the 6-day itinerary, stay an extra day in Horombo for acclimatization. You’ll hike to Mawenzi Ridge or Zebra Rock on this day to let your body acclimate to the greater altitude. Following this session, you will return to Horombo hut for lunch, resting till dinner, and sleeping overnight.
Elevation(m):3807m to 4725m
Distance: 13 km
Trekking time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Desert
You will hike through the last water station to reach the saddle area, a vast desert between the two peaks Mawenzi and Kibo, after a good night’s rest and breakfast. At Kibo hut, we have an early dinner and spend the night.
Elevation: 4,695 m to 5,895 m to 3,690 m
Distance: 4 km up, 14 km down
Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Prepare for your peak ascent by waking up at midnight to a light meal. You’ll need your headlamps/flashlights because you’ll be climbing to the summit in the dark. It will also be very cold until you begin descending, so bring all of your warm garments with you. This is an important time to continue softly and steadily (pole pole in Swahili). The goal is to reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise by climbing before daybreak. Between 4 and 6 a.m., switchback up steep scree or maybe snow to reach Gilman’s Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft.
The fabled crater and its icecaps will be visible from this vantage point. Then, after a 2-hour hike along the Kibo crater rim near the famous snows, you’ll arrive at Kilimanjaro’s true summit, Uhuru Peak, where you’ll have some photo opportunities. After taking summit photos and admiring the view, return to the Kibo Huts for lunch, rest, and equipment collection before continuing down through the re-crossing of the saddle to the Horombo Huts. Horombo Camp is where you’ll have dinner and spend the night.
Elevation): 3,690 m to 1,830 m to 1,387 m
Distance: 18 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
You’ll be awakened for breakfast and packing before continuing your descent through the moorland to Mandara Huts. You’ll have lunch here before continuing your triumphant descent through lush forest to the Marangu park gate. Following the gate sign out, a vehicle will transport you back to the hotel, where your certificate will be presented and celebrated!
Acclimitization Day
Day 4 Extra Day for Acclimitization is only available for a 6 Day Marangu Trekking . For those Clients who will choose a 5 Day Trekking the Acclimitization Day wil be ommitted from your Itenerary
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