Tour Price Range Per Person: (USD 1,250)
Mount Kilimanjaro Join Group 5 Days Marangu Route
Marangu route which is also known as the coca cola route is the least expensive route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every camp site with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow. There are 60 beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts and 120 beds at Horombo Hut. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts. Mens’ and ladies’ latrines are available at the last camp but are very basic.
All climbing groups, often from several countries around the world, share meals in dining huts providing a jovial and energetic atmosphere. This route is usually done in 5 days (shortest route to the summit) but can be done in 6 days for better acclimatization. The extra day can be spent resting at Horombo or climbing the small peak of Mawenzi.
Tour Itinerary
Trip
Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
-Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft meters (1800m to 2700m)
-Distance: 8 km/5 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
-Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft meters (2700m to 3700m)
-Distance: 12 km/7 miles
-Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
-Habitat: Heath
We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
-Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft meters {3700m to 4700m}
-Distance: 10 km/6 miles
-Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.
Day 4: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
-Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft meters(4700m to 5895)
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
-Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
-Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft meters(5895m to 3700m)
-Distance: 16 km/10 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Heath
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Day 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
-Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft meters(3700m to 1800m)
-Distance: 20 km/12 miles
-Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi for hot shower.
Price Include
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your hotel
- Professional, experienced, and friendly mountain guides
- Medical evacuation with Kilimanjaro Search and Rescue> Flying Doctors.
- 2 nights and accommodations-one before and after the trek in good hotels.
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
- Pulse-oximeter – To measure the oxygen level, for each climber daily
- Portable Emergency Oxygen tanks
- Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- Sleeping Mattress
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Crisis management and safety procedures
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- Conservation fees (part of park fees)
- Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
- Rescue fees (part of park fees)
- Arrival and Departure transfers
- All Government Tax and Park Entrance Fees
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Not Included
- Laundry, Tips, Sleeping Bags, Beverages/Drinks, Accommodation Before The Trek And Climbing Gears
- International Flights
- Visas
- Items Of Personal Nature
- Any Other Extras Not Detailed In The Above Itinerary
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