Mt Kilimanjaro Rongai Route - Climb Kilimanjaro - 6 days

Mt Kilimanjaro Rongai Route - Climb Kilimanjaro - 6 days

Marangu Route is the most popular, least difficult and the shortest way to Uhuru Peak. This route is also called the Tourist Route or the Coca Cola Route. 70% of all climbers choose this route, because most of the route consists of easy hiking. This route is fairly easy but the final part to the summit is still difficult. Although this rout is the easiest, it has the highest failure rate due to bad preparation. It is advised to take this route seriously enough, to be well organized and to take all possible safety measures.

All the camps on this route sale goods such as chocolates, beer, soft drinks and mineral water, and they all have a radio contact to the Park Office. This route can be done in 5 days but it is advised to take an extra day for acclimatization at the Horombo hut which is also the only campsite on Kilimanjaro with beds and mattresses.

DAY ONE – MOSHI – MARANGU GATE – MANDARA HUT

You’ll be picked up from your Moshi accommodations and make the drive to Kilimanjaro National Park, Here, you’ll liaise with your guides and begin your ascent through the verdant rainforest that clothes the lower reaches of Kilimanjaro, Hiking for 5-6 hours through this ancient jungle, You’ll spend your night at the modern Mandara Huts

DAY TWO – MANDARA HUT – HOROMBO HUT

 You’ll set off bright and early today, as you’ve got a long day of hiking ahead of you! Today’s hike takes you from the verdant rainforest into the stark alpine zone, as you’ll cover more than 11 kilometres on your way to the Maundi Crater, If the weather is clear, you’ll find stunning views of Kibo Glacier from here before settling down for the evening.

DAY THREE – HOROMBO HUT – KIBO HUT

 It’s another big day of hiking today, as you’ll make your way to Kibo Hut to set up camp ahead of your summit attempt, Climbing almost 1,000m, you’ll pass your last watering point at the 4,130m mark before arriving at Kibo Hut in the afternoon,  you’ll be up bright and early tomorrow to begin your ascent to the summit!

 

DAY FOUR – HOROMBO HUT ACCLIMATISATION

 Today is a day for acclimatisation, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be idle! You’ll make your way to Mawenzi Hut today, passing the Zebra Rocks along the way.

DAY FIVE – KIBO HUT – UHURU PEAK – HOROMBO HUT

 You’re starting your day early today – just after midnight, in fact! Your climbing team will wake you with a cup of hot tea and a light snack for energy as you get dressed and prepare your daypack for the adventure ahead, You’ll be hiking in utter darkness for the next 5-7 hours, so take it slow and you’ll arrive at Stella Point a few hours before dawn. From here, there’s another two hours of intense hiking before you reach your ultimate goal: Uhuru Peak, Standing at 5,985m, you’ll be able to experience a spectacular sunrise and take in the panoramic view. You’ve done it! You’ll then descend back to Horombo Hut via Kibo Hut. At anywhere between 12 and 16 hours of hiking, this is sure to be one of the longest, most gruelling days of your life!

DAY SIX – HOROMBO HUT – MARANGU GATE – MOSHI

 It’s a day of celebration today, as you’ll enjoy one last breakfast on the mountain before descending to the Marangu Gate, It’s an almost 20km walk today, but the steady downhill makes it a lot easier than the ascent, Upon arrival at the gate, you’ll get to celebrate with your porters and guides, provide them with their tips for their hard work, and collect your certificate of completion, Your driver will then whisk you away to your Moshi or Arusha hotel to get some well-earned rest.