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Marangu route: Africa Natural Tours (For
Kilimanjaro, Serengeti and Zanzibar) Tanzania safari company in Moshi
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5 days Marangu
route
Also known as the “Coca-Cola” route,
the Marangu route approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. It is the oldest,
most well established route. Marangu route is most favored because it is
considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and
direct path. Marangu is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory
style accommodations. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and
120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows,
but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and
basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower
huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut. Also available for
consumption are soft drinks, bottled water, and beer (not included in price
hereunder).
DAY 0: Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arrive
at the Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be met at the airport
and be transferred to the Hotel in Moshi at Kilimanjaro Crain for overnight
Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National
Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut
After
breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1
hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the
Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the
surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for
towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
Elevation:
1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking
Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: LD
Day 2: Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
You
leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open
moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo
are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and groundsels. You may begin to feel the effects
of the altitude. Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Heath land Meals: BLD
Day 3: Hike Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
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 heath land but then disappears
into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.
Elevation:
3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance:
9km/5.5mi Hiking
Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: BLD
Day 4: Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and
down to Horombo Hut
Very
early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep
and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim.
Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa.
There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the
summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for
lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment. The
beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or
flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need
all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek
with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will
get you there!
Elevation:
4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance:
6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down Hiking
Time: 6-8 hours
up / 15km/9mi down
Habitat: Alpine
Desert
Meals: BLD
Day 5: Hike Horombo Hut to trail
head, drive to Moshi
After
breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut.
Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at
Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking
poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain
gear and warmer clothing handy). A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu
gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).
Elevation:
3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance:
20km/12.5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: B
Standard package Included:
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport. (private)
- Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT on tour fees & services Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Accommodation at the hotel, 2 nights at the hotel in Moshi at Kilimanjaro Crain which include bed & breakfast.
Not Included:
- Flights
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- A doctor for the group
- Tips to mountain crew
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra (US$100 per toilet + toilet tent)
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