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5 Days Marangu Route

Overview

Marangu route is the legend/oldest route which located at Marangu village to the chagga peoples. It’s the inner part of Kilimanjaro National Park, a nick name of this route it’s called “Coca Cola route”.

This name of Coca Cola route means easiest route ever compare to others routes like softness of Coca Cola soda. Is this true?? Can gives review after hiking?

Mostly of reasons for give this trail name of Coca Cola route, has hut accommodation which provided under Kilimanjaro National Park. It’s provides hut like dormitory with beds and solar electricity. This trail it’s for ascending and descending routes, minimum 5 days and maximum 6 days.

Day To Day Itinerary

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) or Arusha Airport. Meet a Banziadventure representative and transfer to your hotel for relaxation and a detailed hiking briefing later in the day.

After breakfast, transfer to Marangu Gate (1980m a.s.l.). Obtain permits and start hiking through the forest zone to Mandara Hut (2720m a.s.l.). Enjoy dinner and a briefing before overnight stay.

  • Habitat: Forest zone
  • Elevation: 2720 meters a.s.l.
  • Hiking Distance: 8 km
  • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours (polepole – slow hiking)
  • Flora: Lily flowers, Africa yellow wood
  • Fauna: Blue/Sykes monkey, Black and White Colobus, various birds like Turaco
  • Accommodation: Mandara Hut – beds, solar electricity

Wake up call with tea/coffee. Hike to Horombo Hut (3720m a.s.l.) through heather and moorland zone. Lunch en route. Briefing and health check before overnight.

  • Habitat: Heather and moorland zone
  • Elevation: 3720 meters a.s.l.
  • Hiking Distance: 11 km
  • Hiking Time: 5-6 hours (polepole – slow hiking)
  • Flora: Lily flowers, Lobelia deckenii, Giant senecious Kilimanjari, Protea trees
  • Fauna: Sunbirds, robin chat, white naked raven, Guenther’s dik-dik
  • Accommodation: Horombo Hut – beds, solar electricity

Early wake up with tea. Hike to Kibo Hut (4720m a.s.l.), the base camp before summit day. Lunch as discussed. Early dinner and summit briefing.

  • Habitat: Alpine Desert zone
  • Elevation: 4720 meters a.s.l.
  • Hiking Distance: 9 km
  • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours (polepole – slow hiking)
  • Flora: Short grasses, shrubs
  • Fauna: Various birds like white naked raven
  • Accommodation: Kibo Hut – beds, solar electricity

Summit day! Start early for Uhuru Peak (5895m a.s.l.). Enjoy the summit and descend to Horombo Hut for rest and lunch.

  • Hiking Distance: 6 km ascent, 16 km descent
  • Hiking Time: 6-7 hours ascent, 4-5 hours descent
  • Day for Summit: Night ascent (time varies)
  • Flora: None
  • Fauna: White naked raven
  • Accommodation: Horombo Hut – beds, solar electricity

After breakfast, descend to Marangu Gate. Collect your Golden Certificate. Transfer to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha for a celebratory shower and drinks.

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for departure.

Price for Marangu 5 Days (2 Nights Hotel)

Number of Pax12-45-10+
Price per Pax (USD)$1800$1600$1450

Price Range For 7 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE.

Price Per Person $ 1800

Price Per 2 - 4 People @ $ 1600

Price Per 5 - 10+ People @ $ 1450

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