Why Marangu Route!?
At 5895m, Mt Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and this adventure along the Marangu Route will get you to the top safely, quickly and with your budget in mind. Overnight in mountain huts and awake ready to conquer the slopes. As a leader in Kili treks, ATATRAVEL 'll take you to new heights in adventure on your way to the roof of Africa. Affectionately known as the Coca-Cola Route, Marangu covers forests, moorlands and 'The Saddle', a high-altitude desert, on its way to Kibo Hut. This is the easiest route to summit—with a catch. The trail is well maintained but because of the quick ascent,
Day 1
Transfer to Marangu gate - hike to Mandara hut (2700 m)
Departure from Arusha Budget Accommodation - ABA HOTEL at 8am, about 2 hours to Marangu village. Once you arrive at the gate, and after completion of administrative formalities and meeting with porters and guides, begin the 4 to 5 hour walk to Mandara Hut. The walk is at a leisurely pace through a dense and humid forest to the hut. If you feel up to it at day's end, walk to the nearby Maundi crater for a long view over the plains & Lake Jipe, and in the distance: the Pare and Usambara mountains. The night is spent inside one of the huts.
Accommodation: Mandara hut (B, L, D)
Departure from Arusha Budget Accommodation - ABA HOTEL at 8am, about 2 hours to Marangu village. Once you arrive at the gate, and after completion of administrative formalities and meeting with porters and guides, begin the 4 to 5 hour walk to Mandara Hut. The walk is at a leisurely pace through a dense and humid forest to the hut. If you feel up to it at day's end, walk to the nearby Maundi crater for a long view over the plains & Lake Jipe, and in the distance: the Pare and Usambara mountains. The night is spent inside one of the huts.
Accommodation: Mandara hut (B, L, D)
Day 2
Mandara hut - Horombo hut (3720 m)
After about 45 minutes in the forest, you will suddenly arrive upon an area of high grasses of theheather belt, which as the trek continues, becomes increasingly desert-like, into the moorland. About 5 to 6 hours of walking brings you to Horombo Hut, and a stunning view of Mawenzi Peak. Night will be spent in one of the huts.
Accommodation: Horombo hut (B, L, D)
After about 45 minutes in the forest, you will suddenly arrive upon an area of high grasses of theheather belt, which as the trek continues, becomes increasingly desert-like, into the moorland. About 5 to 6 hours of walking brings you to Horombo Hut, and a stunning view of Mawenzi Peak. Night will be spent in one of the huts.
Accommodation: Horombo hut (B, L, D)
Day 3
Horombo hut - Kibo hut (4703 m)
The day's trekking will about 6 to 7 hours. You will trek across the exposed, barren alpine desert of the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi. The last fresh water point is at 14,100 ft. (4,300 m), where it will be necessary to fill your water bottles. The porters will carry the rest of the water required for food and hot beverages. The saddle crossing is impressive and the landscape spectacular. Night spent at Kibo Hut.
Accommodation: Kibo hut (B, L, D)
The day's trekking will about 6 to 7 hours. You will trek across the exposed, barren alpine desert of the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi. The last fresh water point is at 14,100 ft. (4,300 m), where it will be necessary to fill your water bottles. The porters will carry the rest of the water required for food and hot beverages. The saddle crossing is impressive and the landscape spectacular. Night spent at Kibo Hut.
Accommodation: Kibo hut (B, L, D)
Day 4
Kibo hut - Uhuru Peak (5895 m) - descend to Horombo hut (3720 m)You will be woken up early with a steaming cup of coffee or tea, and the departure will be between 12:30 to 01am.
The temperatures range from just below freezing at midnight, to between 10 deg. F (-12 deg. C) to -10 F. (-23 deg. C) just before dawn at Gillman's point, at about 18,652 ft. (5,685 m) on the crater rim. The winding scree path of endless switchbacks will carry you through the night, and at dawn the spires of Mawenzi will be silhouetted against the red glow of the sun from beneath the clouds.
After about 6 hours of walking, you will come to the edge of the crater, near the Ratzel Glacier. Once reaching Gillman's Point, summon your strength for another 1.5 hour trek over a gentle slope around the edge of the crater rim to the high point; Uhuru Peak, at 19,340 ft. (5,895 m). After a short time at the summit, descend the steep scree trail back to Kibo Hut for some rest, then descend further to Horombo Hut for the night. Total trekking: 12-15 hrs
Accommodation: Horombo hut (B, L, D)
The temperatures range from just below freezing at midnight, to between 10 deg. F (-12 deg. C) to -10 F. (-23 deg. C) just before dawn at Gillman's point, at about 18,652 ft. (5,685 m) on the crater rim. The winding scree path of endless switchbacks will carry you through the night, and at dawn the spires of Mawenzi will be silhouetted against the red glow of the sun from beneath the clouds.
After about 6 hours of walking, you will come to the edge of the crater, near the Ratzel Glacier. Once reaching Gillman's Point, summon your strength for another 1.5 hour trek over a gentle slope around the edge of the crater rim to the high point; Uhuru Peak, at 19,340 ft. (5,895 m). After a short time at the summit, descend the steep scree trail back to Kibo Hut for some rest, then descend further to Horombo Hut for the night. Total trekking: 12-15 hrs
Accommodation: Horombo hut (B, L, D)
Day 5
Final descend - Transfer to ArushaDescend straight to the gate of Marangu, which will take about 6 hours of walking. On arrival at the gate you will have lunch, receive your certificates, and say goodby to many of your crew. We'll bring you to the Arusha Aba Hotel , where you can use day rooms for a shower, change cloths etc. In the afternoon, return to Kilimanjaro Airport ..or etc
Accommodation: hotel in Arusha or Moshi (B, L, D)
Included in price:
Accommodation: hotel in Arusha or Moshi (B, L, D)
Included in price:
Price per person per Trip
| No of Pax | 1pax | 2pax | 3pax | 4pax Above |
| Price per pax per Package | $ 1760 | $ 1730 | $ 1600 | $ 1500 |
Price includes:
- Full board package for all days in trekking
- Extensive safety equipment including highly trained staff
- All transfers from and to Arusha
- Full camping equipment (own sleeping bag recommended)
- Standard option: up to 15 kg of luggage carried for you on the mountain
- Lightweight option: up to 8 kg of luggage carried for you on the mountain
- Park fees, camping fees and mountain rescue fees
- 1night Accommodation in Bed& Breakfast in Arusha Budget Hotel
- Aiport Transfer + Accommodation in BB on first day of Arrival
Price not includes:
- Arrival to Tanzania/Arusha
- Tips for your guides
- Single tent/room supplement
- Personal insurance, visa & vaccinations
- Rescue transport costs
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