6 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climbing

6 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climbing

Known as the "Coca-Cola" route, the Marangu route approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. It is the oldest, most well established route.

Many favor the Marangu route 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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After breakfast we head to the National Park gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The trail climbs through a tropical rain forest, near the upper edge of the forest line (keep an eye out for blue monkeys). The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mandara Hut

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Our second day on the trail begins with a steep, but not technical ascent through forest and opens into high moorland. If weather allows, we may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Horombo Hut

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Today we climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach our campsite which sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once at camp we rest, enjoy dinner and prepare for the next day.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Kibo Hut

Day 4: Kibo

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Today we climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach our campsite which sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once at camp we rest, enjoy dinner and prepare for the next day.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: kibo hut

Day 5: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Leaving very early in the morning (around midnight), we continue our way to the summit in hopes of catching the sunrise. The trail is a series of switchbacks up a steep scree slope, with climbers stretched into the darkness, visible only by headlamps. It is important to focus on breathing and foot placement. The views from the summit are dramatic and immense. After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Horombo Hut

Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
A long trek is in store for today, however it is mostly downhill. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate we pick up our certificates that prove our achievement. Vehicle transfer to hotel for a celebration.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.