5 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE KILIMANJARO

About Marangu Route
The marangu is the first and oldest route to Kilimanjaro. The route is famously known as the Coca-Cola route; a lot of people claim it is the easiest route. The route approaches the mountain from south east and offers hut accommodation instead of camps.

MOSHI - MARANGU GATE - MANDARA
On the first day we will depart from your hotel and after briefing we drive for 45 minutes to marangu gate, all the formalities will be handled and our hiking to Kilimanjaro will begin passing through the magnificent tropical rain forest which will lead us to mandara hut.

Distance: 8 km/5 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Elevation: 6,046ft - 8,858ft
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Day 2

MANDARA HUT TO HOROMBO HUT
After breakfast we keep trekking through the rainforest and make our way to moorlands. Along the path the incredible view of kibo and mawenzi can be spotted, giant lobelias and groundsels are common here too. After hiking for six/seven hours we will make a stop at horombo hut, where dinner and overnight will be offered

Elevation: 8,858ft to 12,205ft
Distance Covered:11km
Time to be used: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 3

HOROMBO HUT TO KIBO HUT
After breakfast we traverse through the saddle of Kilimanjaro located between kibo and mawenzi. We trek to kibo hut where an early dinner and overnight will be offered, our hike to summit will start at 02:00am

Elevation:12,205ft to 15,430ft
Altitude: 3,700 m to 4,700 m
Distance Covered:10km
Time to be used: 6 - 8hrs
Habitat:Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 4

KIBO HUT TO SUMMIT THEN HOROMBO HUT
Just like day three, this day’s trek consists of two parts. We will have a very early rise at 2:00am and after having hot tea and snacks we’ll start the strenuous hike to uhuru peak. After hiking on the steep and snowy trail up to Gilman’s point we will head to uhuru peak. Upon arrival, you will be able to take some pictures and after that begin your descent to kibo hut where lunch will be offered, and thereafter head to horombo for dinner and a well-deserved night rest

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
Elevation: 15,430ft -19,341ft Distance: 6 km/4 miles Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Habitat: Arctic

Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Elevation: 19,341ft - 12,250ft Distance: 16 km/10 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Heath
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Day 5

HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE TO MOSHI
Today will be our last day on the mountain as we descend through the moorland area to mandara hut, we will keep descending through the thick green forest to marangu gate where we will meet a vehicle which will take you back to your hotel in Moshi.

Elevation: 12,205ft to 6,046ft
Distance Covered: 18km down
Time to be used: 5 - 7hrs
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
MHabitat: Rain Forest
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Day 6

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Travellers, Guides, Cook and Porters are required to regularly wash hands
Face masks required for travelers in all public areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Face masks provided for travelers