5 Days Marangu Route
5 Days Marangu Route
Duration
5 Days 4 Nights
Group size
No size limit
Activities
Hiking
Location
M.t Kilimanjaro Tanzania
Tours Overview
The Kilimanjaro 5 Days Marangu Route is also known as the “Coca Cola” or “tourist” route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every campsite complete with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow.
There are 60 beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 beds at Horombo Hut. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts. Men’s and women’s latrines are available at the last camp but are very rudimentary.
All climbing groups, often from several countries around the world, share meals in the dining huts, providing a pleasant and energetic atmosphere.
This route is usually done in five days but it can be done in six for better acclimatization. The extra day can be spent resting at Horombo or climbing the small peak of Mawenzi.
Therefore, I will give you both price options for the Marangu 5-day and the Marangu 6-day routes. Just let me know how many days you want to take.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon your arrival into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), and after clearing customs and immigration, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your Hotel in Arusha or Moshi. In the evening your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.
Day 2 Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut
Day 3 Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Day 4 Hike Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Day 5 Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut
Day 6 Hike Horombo Hut to the trailhead, drive to Moshi
Included/Exclude
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Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your Accommodations in Arusha or Moshi.
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Transportation to and from the Kilimanjaro gate
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Park entry fees
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Hut fees
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Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
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Oxygen cylinder
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18% VAT on tour fees & services
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Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook, and porters
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3 hot meals a day while on the mountain
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Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
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Hot water for washing
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Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO) Government taxes
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Ox meter
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Emergency first-aid kit
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Lunches, dinners, and drinks at your hotel before and after the climb.
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Tips for guides, porters, and cook
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Travel insurance
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Visa
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Flights or other transport to Arusha or Moshi. We can however arrange airport pickup for you. Let us know your itinerary and we’ll make it happen!
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Alcoholic and soft drinks
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Accommodation in Arusha or Moshi before and after your trek. If you wish, we can however assist you in finding a place that corresponds to your needs and budget.
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Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last
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Personal spending money for souvenirs, laundry, etc.
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… and all other services that are not mentioned as included
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