5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Hiking Group departure
5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Hiking Group departure
5 Days Starting and ending in Moshi, Tanzania
Visiting: Arusha Urban, Mount Kilimanjaro, Horombo Huts, Kibo Huts, Uhuru Peak, Moshi
Tour operator:
Tour code:
004
Group Type:
Independent
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
17-75
Special diets catered:
Kosher, Halal, Jain, Meat, Vegans, Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , FrenchTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Camping, Special Events, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
The Marangu route is also referred to as the "Coca-Cola" route, as it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. It is the oldest and the most well established route on the Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls, basic washrooms and toilet. Short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. Marangu is unfortunately less scenic than the other routes because the ascent and descent are along the same path. It is also the most crowded route for that reason.WIDERANGE AFRICAN SAFARIS CO LTD offers Marangu Route climbing for five and six days climb. The difference being five days climb does not have an acclimatization day on day three at Horombo Hut.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha/Moshi - Marangu Gate - Mandara
Location: Arusha Urban
Accommodation: Camp, MANDARA HUT
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast our driver will pick you up then drive you to the office where you receive a briefing and gear check. Then the drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes from Moshi and 2.45Hrs from Arusha). Here you will register and commence with the climb. You and your guide will walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest you will see the towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
Altitude: 1,700 m to 2,740 m
Distance covered: 7km
Time to be used: 4-5 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Day 2: Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut
Location: Mount Kilimanjaro, Horombo Huts
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: HOROMBO HUT
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on to the open moorlands then the Horombo encampment. We will witness the amazing views of Kibo and Mawenzi. As we cross the Alpine Zone of the mountain we will see giant lobelias and grounsels. Here, you are expected to begin to feel the effects of the altitude.
Altitude: 2,700 m to 3,700 m
Distance Covered: 11km
Time to be used: 6-8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Day 3: Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut
Location: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kibo Huts
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: KIBO HUT
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The ascending continues, now we will pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi where vegetation starts to disappear into the “moonscape”. At Kibo we will have Dinner, rest and prepare for summit climb that starts in the deep night at 2:00a.m.
Altitude: 3,700 m to 4,700 m
Distance Covered: 10km
Time to be used: 6 - 8 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Day 4 : Kibo Hut To Summit Then Horombo Hut
Location: Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: KIBO HUT
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
Altitude: 4,700 m to 5,895 m
Altitude: 5,895 m to 3,700 m
Distance Covered: 4 km up / 14 km down
Time to be used: 10 - 15 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
What's Included
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Accommodation
free
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Airport Transfers at Destination
free
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
free
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Drinks with Meals
free
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
free
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Train Tickets
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
no
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
yes
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What is the tipping policy?
normal
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
nothing
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
$
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
yes
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What is the best time to visit Tanzania for safari?
The best time to visit Tanzania for a safari is from June to September.
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Company Instant Book
yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
high
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How many Routes used to climb Kilimanjaro Mountain
There are almost eight routes, with only the Marangu route offering sleeping huts.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
no
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
luxury
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
yes
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What is the maximum group size?
5
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
4*4 car with open loof
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Passport,Visa and airticket
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Every client should have a valid C0vid-19 certificate to verify that someone has undergone covid test
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
WIDERANGE AFRICAN SAFARIS is a tour company located at the base of Kilimanjaro Moshi, Tanzania offering Tanzania safaris, Serengeti migration, Kilimanjaro hiking and Zanzibar tours.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Nothing Destroyed
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Tour operator
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
yes
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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