Kilimanjaro Marangu Route: oldest, easiest and well-established route, and also the only route with sleeping huts. Minimum days required for this is route is five though six can be recommended.
Also Known as the Coca-Cola route, Marangu is the easiest and most famous route compared to all routes to Kilimanjaro Summit.
We depart from Arusha or to where you booked your Hotel to Marangu gate, complete all the required formalities before we begin our trek through the beautiful thick forest that clothes the lower reaches of Kilimanjaro.
Hiking for 5 to 6 hours you will spot wildlife such as the blue monkeys, colobus monkey, and a variety of bird species along the way
You will spend a night at Mandara Hut, which provides you dinner with luxuries such as solar lighting and flush latrines.
On your way to the top, our professional guide named John will brief you
You will wake up early today, as you have got a big day of trekking ahead of you! We begin our day through the forest until the trails open up to the start alpine zone.
If the weather is clear you will get a glimpse of Kibo and Mawenzi-two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro Mountain.
Dinner and overnight are at Horombo Hut.
It’s another big day of trekking, as you will make your path to Kibo hut and rest for the night ahead of your attempt to summit the roof of Africa. Climbing almost 4,130 meters you will arrive at Kibo Hut in the Evening.
Make sure you drink a lot of water during dinner, as you will be up bright and midnight to start your quest to the summit.
Just after midnight, our professional guides will wake you up with a cup of tea and a light meal for energy as you dress and get ready for the adventure ahead.
You will be hiking in pitch darkness for 5 to 6 hours, so take it easy and you will make it to Gilman’s point, Stella points a few hours before sunrise. From here, there will be an additional one hour of extreme hiking before you achieve your ultimate objective: Uhuru Peak.
Standing at 5895 meters you will be able to experience an amazing sunrise and absorb in a spectacular panoramic view. Congratulation you have made it to the roof of Africa.
You will now climb down back to Horombo Hut via Kibo Hut. This is due to be one of the longest, most tiring days of your life.
Today is a day of joy, as you enjoy your last breakfast on the Mountain before climbing down to Marangu Gate. It’s almost a 19kilometres walk down to Marangu Gate, but it will be a lot easier compared to climbing up the Mountain.
Upon arrival at the gate, you will have an opportunity to celebrate with your guides, porters, and the cook for their hard work and offer them tips.
Later on, collect your certificate of completion. Your driver will drive you back to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi for a good well-deserved rest.
