6 Days Marangu Route

Tour Overview

The Marangu Route is also known as the "Coca Cola" or "tourist" route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every campsite with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow. The Marangu Route is considered to be one of the easier paths to the summit, given its gradual slope and direct path. Our expert guides will ensure everything goes smoothly from top to bottom while you enjoy the challenge of summiting Kilimanjaro. The Marangu or main route is by far the most popular way to the summit. The accommodation on the way up and down is provided in mountain huts with all the necessities.

Highlights

Kilimanjaro trekking Marangu route 6 days itinerary Marangu is the only route offers hut accommodation with beds & mattress.
Soft drinks, mineral water, chocolate bar & beer can be purchased at the camps but trash in trash out is closely observed.
Being only 5 days long, it can be slightly more challenging to acclimatize because the paths are more direct than others.
It is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path.

Tour Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Tanzania Vibes representative will be waiting outside the secured area to warmly welcome you to Tanzania. The road transfer to your hotel in Arusha will be approximately 2 hours. After check-in, your safari guide will brief you on the following day’s schedule, review a safari safety checklist and answer any questions you may have.

After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paperwork has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut.

Day 3 : Mandara Hut To Horombo HutDay 3 : Mandara Hut To Horombo HutThe day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo, and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.

Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest and prepare for the summit climb.

Today is “The Big Day” – the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) the crater rim of Kilimanjaro where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 – 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 – 2 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.

The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Includes

Park fees and concession

All activities

All accommodation as stated in the itinerary

A professional driver/guide

All transportation

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

All Meals

Drinking water on all days

Mountain Guide & Porters

Hiking and Safety Equipment

Gear Rentals

Excludes

International flights

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips for Guide

Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees

Alcohol drinks

Optional Activities