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6 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 representative from Banziadventure, transfer to your hotel. Briefing on hiking details and gear preparation.
Drive to Marangu Gate (1980m a.s.l.). Obtain permits and start hiking through the forest zone to Mandara Hut (2720m a.s.l.). Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut.
- Habitat: Forest zone
- Elevation: 2720 meters a.s.l.
- Hiking Distance: 8 km
- Hiking Time: 3 – 4 hours (polepole – slow hiking)
- Flora: Various lily flowers, Africa yellow wood
- Fauna: Blue or Sykes monkey, Black and White Colobus, various bird species like Turaco
- Accommodation: Mandara Huts – beds, solar electricity
Wake-up call with coffee/tea. Hike to Horombo Hut (3720m a.s.l.) through heather and moorland zone. Lunch on the way. Briefing and health check. Overnight at Horombo Hut.
- Habitat: Heather and moorland zone
- Elevation: 3720 meters a.s.l.
- Hiking Distance: 11 km
- Hiking Time: 5-6 hours (polepole – slow hiking)
- Flora: Various lily flowers, Lobelia deckenii, small shrubs, Giant senecious Kilimanjari, protea trees
- Fauna: Sunbirds, robin chat, white naked raven, Guenther’s dik-dik
- Accommodation: Horombo Huts – beds, solar electricity
Acclimatization day hike to Zebra Rock (4000m a.s.l.). Return to Horombo Hut for relaxation and photography session.
- Elevation: 4000 meters a.s.l.
- Habitat: Heather and moorland zone
- Hiking Distance: 3 hours (ascending & descending)
Early wake-up with tea. Hike to Kibo Hut (4720m a.s.l.), the last hut 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 Huts – beds, solar electricity
Summit day! Start early for Uhuru Peak (5895m a.s.l.). 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
- Flora: None
- Fauna: White naked raven
- Accommodation: Horombo Hut – beds, solar electricity
Descend to Marangu Gate. Collect your Golden Certificate. Transfer to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha for relaxation and celebration.
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for departure.
Price for Marangu 6 Days (2 Nights Hotel)
| Number of Pax | 1 | 2-4 | 5-10+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per Pax (USD) | $2000 | $1850 | $1650 |
| Negotiate |
Price Range For 6 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE
Price Per Person $ 2000
Price Per 2 - 4 People @ $ 1850
Price Per 5 - 10+ People @ $ 1650
Included
- Arrival and departure transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport/Arusha Airport
- Tents, tables, chairs, private toilet (negotiable), and meals for the whole trip
- Meals for 6 days on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- 2 nights' accommodation in a hotel (breakfast included)
- Emergency oxygen cylinder and first aid kit medical
- Mineral water for the first day (3 liters each)
- Lunch box for the first day
- Comfortable mountain mattress for sleeping
- All park fees & government taxes
Excluded
- Tips for crew team (Tips per porter per day $15, per chef/cooker per day $20, and per guide per day $25)
- Laundry
- Items of nature such as passport, visa, traveler's etc.
- Personal gear rentals
- Mountaineering insurance
- Lunch, dinner, and drinks at the hotel (before and after the ascent)