5-Day Climbing Kilimanjaro Via Marangu Route
The Marangu Route is one of the popular routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. It is sometimes referred to as the "Coca-Cola Route" due to its well-developed infrastructure and the availability of Coca-Cola at some of the huts along the way. However, the standard duration for the Marangu Route is usually 6 days, with an extra day for acclimatization. It is generally recommended to take the 6-day itinerary to increase your chances of successfully summiting and to allow your body to adjust to the altitude.
Nevertheless, if you're looking for a 5-day climbing itinerary for the Marangu Route, it's important to note that this would be a more challenging and demanding option, with less time for acclimatization. It is generally advised for experienced climbers who are already acclimatized to higher altitudes.
5-Day Climbing Kilimanjaro Via Marangu Route | Kanje Grand Tours
5-Day Climbing Kilimanjaro Via Marangu Route | Kanje Grand Tours
Details Of 5-Day Climbing Kilimanjaro Via Marangu Route itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
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Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania.
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Transfer to your hotel in Arusha, where you'll have a pre-climb briefing with your tour operator.
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Rest and prepare for the climb.
Day 2: Marangu Gate (1,860 meters) to Mandara Hut (2,700 meters)
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Start your journey at the Marangu Gate, where you'll complete the necessary registrations and formalities.
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Begin trekking through the lush rainforest, accompanied by experienced guides and porters.
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Reach the Mandara Hut, which is your accommodation for the night.
Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 meters)
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Continue your ascent, leaving the rainforest behind and entering the heath and moorland zone.
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Pass through the Maundi Crater and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
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Arrive at the Horombo Hut, where you'll spend the night.
Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,703 meters)
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Trek through the Alpine desert, characterized by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
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Ascend to the Kibo Hut, which is situated at the base of the Kibo summit.
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Prepare for the summit attempt the next day and get some rest.
Day 4: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) and descent to Horombo Hut
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Wake up around midnight to begin the summit attempt.
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Trek through the steep and challenging scree slopes to reach Gilman's Point (5,681 meters) on the crater rim.
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Continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
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Take in the incredible views from the summit and then descend back to Kibo Hut.
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From Kibo Hut, continue descending to the Horombo Hut, where you'll spend the night.
Day 6: Day 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
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Descend further through the moorland and rainforest zones.
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Reach the Marangu Gate, where you'll complete the necessary paperwork and receive your summit certificates.
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Celebrate your accomplishment and transfer back to your accommodations.
Trip Included
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Rescue fee
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Climbing gear
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Park fees(For non-residents)
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All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
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All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
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A professional driver/guide
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All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
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All Taxes/VAT
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Roundtrip airport transfer
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Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Trip Excluded
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International flights(From/to home)
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
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Tips(Tipping guideline US$25.00 pp per day)
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Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
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Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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