5 DAYS MT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING VIA MARANGU ROUTE
Marangu route sometimes called the Coca-Cola Route because it is relatively easy. It is referred to as the tourist route due to the services available on the way to the summit. Unlike other routes, it is relatively easy, has low success rate because many unfit people attempt Kili trek via this route and fail, it is a popular route and accommodation is in huts. Many trekkers prefer it. It is also beautiful, the easiest and shortest route. Ascent and descent are done on the same path
Day 1: After breakfast, picked from Springlands hotel and drive to Marangu gate then hike to Mandara hut.
Day 2: Mandara Huts (2,740 m/9,000 ft) to Horombo Huts (3,690 m/12,100 ft) 11 km, 6-8 hours Heath land
Day 3: Horombo Huts (3,690 m/12,100 ft) to Kibo Huts (4,695 m/15,400 ft) 10 km, 6-8 hours Alpine Desert
Day 4: Summit Day! Kibo Huts 4,695 m/15,400 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) to Horombo Huts (3,690 m/12,100 ft) 4 km up, 14 km down 10-15 hours Alpine Desert
Day 5: Horombo Huts (3,690 m/12,100 ft) to Marangu Gate (1,830 m/6,000 ft) to Moshi (890 m/2,920 ft) 18 km, 5-7 hours: at Springlands hotel for overnight; bed and breakfast.
Moshi
Moshi
Documents Passport
- Yellow fever certificate
· Entrance visa
· Medical insurance
· Clothing Jersey
· Waterproof
· jacket Waterproof pants
· Shorts
· T-shirts
· Jeans
· Warm jacket
· Thermal
· underwear Balaclava
· Gloves
· Sunglasses
· Woollen socks
· Hiking boots
· Light shoes
· Cap/hat
· Towel
· Underwear
· Socks
Equipment Sleeping bag
- Day pack· Water bottle· Toilet paper· Torch and batteries· Pocket knife· Food Energy drinks· Chocolate· Sweets· Fruit· Nuts· Energy snacks· Photographic Camera· Spare batteries· Film· Different lenses· Video camera· Binoculars· Video tapes· Personal items Toothbruch· & Matches·paste Candles· Soap· Address book· Travel insurance· Miscellaneous· Walking stick· Notebook· Pens· Plastic bags· Pencils· Cash dollars (smaller bills)· Footwear Be sure to break in your shoes before the hike.· Take trekking shoes for hiking during the day, preferably warm (leather),· waterproof, and with ankle-support Take tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening· Gaitors· Hiking socks· Wool socks·
Price Inclusions:
- 2 Nights accommodation at Springlands Hotel – Bed & Breakfast Basis
- All park fees
- National Park approved guides and porters
- 18% VAT
- Accommodation on the mountain (Three-man mountain tents used for two people only on all routes except for Marangu Route as accommodation is in huts.) Stools, a mess tent and hot water for washing are provided on the mountain.
- Meals on the mountain
- Transport from Moshi at Springlands hotel to the Starting point of the mountain and return to Moshi at Springlands hotel
Price Exclusions:
- Tips to driver, porters and guide
- Visas
- Insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Transfer to and from Kilimanjaro Airport ($20/person one-way)
- Transfer from Arusha per private car hire $100 one way
- Climbing gear – sleeping bags, shoes etc.
Health Requirements
Please note you will need a Yellow Fever Inoculation, this must be done no later than 10 days prior to departure. If you have had any previous history of Liver Disorders you must consult your physician first. Malaria prophylactics are a must.
Travel Insurance
Please ensure you have sufficient Medical Cover for the duration of your trip and in particular to cover you while doing the Kilimanjaro Climb.