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5 DAY- MARANGU ROUTE MT. KILIMANJARO TREK

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5 Days
Availability : Jan 1’ - Dec 31’
Marangu Gate - Tanzania
Marangu Gate - Tanzania
Min Age : 1+
Max People : 7
Tour Details

Join Msangai Adventures for an exhilarating 5-day trek on Mt. Kilimanjaro via the famous Marangu Route, affectionately known as the ‘Coca Cola’ route. This path offers a unique blend of breathtaking scenery, challenging treks, and the comfort of permanent sleep huts at each campsite, providing a distinct experience compared to other routes on the mountain.

Departure & Return Location

Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania

Departure Time

8:00 AM

Tour Type

Group

Single Person Price

$1750 (For Private and Solo Travelers)

What to Expect

You are probably aware of this already but going on safari is not like any other holiday you may have taken…it’s really not. So if you like to know what to expect on safari, then let’s take a look at what lies ahead. You can expect:

  • Beautiful Scenery
  • Abundant Wildlife
  • Delicious Food
  • Relaxing Afternoons
  • Great Company

African hospitality is second to none!

A typical safari day begins by waking up early morning (around 6 A.M.). Take hot shower and head to take your breakfast before starting morning game drive.

During Safari don’t forget to keep your camera handy at all times – you never know when you will spot game wandering.

Keep in mind your day is always flexible. If you are not keen on early mornings or prefer to spend a whole day on safari making stops for picnic lunches in the bush, then you’re in luck! The friendly staff will always arrange your schedule with you the night prior to ensure you enjoy your stay. After all, it is your African safari!

Itinerary

Day 1Marangu Gate - Mandara Huts

Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Marangu to the

Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead. Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

7k /mi | 4-5 hrs. | Rainforest

Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2740m/9000ft

Day 2Mandara Huts - Horombo Huts

After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, through heath land, looking for giant lobelias and groundsels. Continue up into open moorlands where small shrubs are the main vegetation. Stop halfway for lunch, to enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Arrive at the Horombo Huts late afternoon beneath the spectacular Kibo Summit viewpoint. Temperatures begin to drop.

11km/3mi | 6-8hrs | Mooreland

Elevation: 2740m/9000ft to 3690m/12,100ft

Day 3Horombo Huts - Kibo Huts

After breakfast, we continue on through the dwindling heath land that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. Here while we stop for lunch, and later when you cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will be starting in just a few hours.

10km/6mi | 6-8hrs | Semi Desert

Elevation: 3690m/12,100ft to 4695m/15,400ft

Day 4Kibo Huts -Summit Uhuru peak - Horombo Huts

Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We continue our way to the summit in a switchback formation through trying to stay warm and focused of the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion we ascend through heavy scree and possibly snow towards Gillmans Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encountersnow all the way.

Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa! After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Horombo huts, stopping at Kibo for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Horombo Huts.

4km /2.5 mi up | 5-7hrs

14km /9mi down | 5-6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit

Elevation: 4695m/15,400ft to 5895m/19,340ft

Descent to 3690m/12,100ft

Day 5Horombo Huts - Marangu Gate – Moshi, overnight stay at Chanya Lodge.

After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mandara Huts for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return back to the Marangu Park Gate and receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 45 minutes). Enjoy a long over due hot shower, dinner and celebrations!!

18km/11mi |6-7hrs | Rainforest

Elevation: 3690m/12,100 to 1830m/6000ft

Overnight at Chanya Lodge Hotel in Moshi B&B,before being transferred to your journey home, safari or relaxing trip to Zanzibar.

Package Inclusion & Exclusions

Package Inlusions

Crew

  • Lead Guide(s), Assistant Guide(s), for 2+ people.
  • English Speaking & Wilderness First Responder Trained
  • Cook, Porters, equipment, personal client luggage (15 kg per client)
  • The ratio of porters per client is 3 to 4.

Equipment

  • Sleeping mat, 2-inch foam
  • Pillow
  • Walk-in dining tent and table
  • Backed chairs

Food & Drink

  • Three meals per day & afternoon snack during the trek

           Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free upon request

  • Treated drinking water

          (minimum of 3L per day while trekking with additional water available at camp)

  • Coffee and tea during the trek

Health & Safety

  • Pulse oximeter
  • Altitude sickness checklists
  • First aid kit
  • Emergency oxygen

Preparation & Fees

  • Kilimanjaro National Park fees and VAT.
  • Camping/hut, rescue, conservation and taxes
  • Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
  • Pre-trek briefing with your guide

Accommodation & Transfers

  • Round-trip airport transfer between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Moshi
  • Round-trip transfer between Moshi and the park gate
  • Hotel stays in Moshi pre- and post-trek (2 nights total) on bed & breakfast.

Package Exclusions

  • Gratuities/tips
  • Personal trekking gear such as sleeping bag and clothing
  • Favored beverages (soda and alcohol at hotels)
  • Additional accommodation or meals resulting from early descent
  • Tanzania entry visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Domestic or international flights
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
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