MARANGU ROUTE - 6 DAYS
- About MARANGU ROUTE
The Marangu Route is humorously referred to as the “Tourist Route” or “Coca-Cola Route. “And the reason behind the name is “Tourist Route” for some reasons. The reason is simply its popularity among climbers. It makes this climbing route somewhat touristy, or comfortable for them.
- Marangu Route is also the only climbing route that uses the same path up AND down. That contributes to it being the most crowded and preferred climb route on Kilimanjaro.
- Marangu is a relaxed route walking path with a very steady, gradual slope, at least until you reach the last camp. This provided the Marangu route a reputation as an “easy” climb route.
- The term “Coca Cola Route” stems from the sleeping huts along the route. They sell the stuff, as well as bottled water and candy bars. The Marangu Route is the only climbing route that offers hut accommodation. Camping is not allowed over there.
- A climb on the Marangu route is comparatively cheap or affordable. So no need for camping equipment and no cost for extra porters to carry the equipment. Preferable days to climb the mountain in five days/four nights. Also, many cutthroat budget operators run hikes on this route.
- The route is the only Kilimanjaro route facilitating dormitories like accommodation with mattresses and basic comforts. This makes it a preferable choice for budget operators.
- Explore the park gate, bamboo rainforest, alpine heather, “the Saddle”, flat plateau with awe-inspiring views of Kibo and Mawenzi looming overhead make your visit once. Try to extend your trip with a safari; unforgettable wildlife viewing is the perfect reward.
NUMBER OF DAYS
6 Days
EXPECTED DATE
April-December 2022
NUMBER OF PAX
1 to 10
ITINERARY for Marangu Route
DAY 0
Kilimanjaro Airport/Arusha.
Our driver will pick you up from the Kilimanjaro airport (JRO) on your arrival and drop you in Arusha town for overnight. (We can upgrade the hotel if needed)
Accommodation: Mvuli hotel
DAY 01
Arusha/Marangu gate/Mandara
Breakfast, drive from your overnight hotel to Marangu gate, there we will spend some time for registration, payment of fees and final parking. Start climbing through dense semi – tropical to the first Hut – Mandara hut (9,000ft).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at mandara hut.
DAY 02
Mandara/Horombo
Early breakfast then ascend through the alpine meadow, grassland and moorland to Horombo hut(12,000ft).Both mawenzi and kibo peaks can be viewed easily on the way.
Accommodation: Overnight stay at Horombo hut.
DAY 03
Horombo/Horombo
Acclimatization Day. This is an extra day of acclimatization and it’s an ideal day to rest as well as walk high and sleep low. To acclimatize you will walk to Zebra Rocks or to Mawenzi Hut then return to Horombo Hut for another overnight.
Accommodation: Kibo hut.
DAY 04
Horombo/Kibo
After breakfast, further ascending to Kibo hut (15,000ft).The landscape becomes very stony and eroded. Spectacular mountain vegetation like giant cactus, groundswell and lobelia appear on the way.
Accommodation: Overnight stay at Kibo hut.
DAY 05
Uhuru peak
Wake up at midnight, have some snacks and coffee then proceed to the summit through Gilman’s point (18,640ft). It’s about 5-6 hours and 1-2 hours from Kibo hut to Gilman’s point and from Gilman’s point to Uhuru peak (19,340ft) respectively. Thus, reaching the peak in the early morning of the fifth day and descending after pictures taking on the top to Horombo hut for dinner and overnight after a short break at Kibo hut.
Accommodation: Horombo Hut Stay/Kibo Hut
DAY 6
Horombo/Arusha
After breakfast, descend from Horombo hut to marangu gate. The waiting car will take you to Arusha town or Moshi to your overnight hotel. This will be the end of your five days Kilimanjaro trek via marangu route.
Accommodation: Mvuli hotel
DAY 07
Arusha/Kilimanjaro airport
In this day our driver will drop you at the airport for your flight back home.
- PRICES
| Number of Pax | 1-2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-10 pax |
| Total cost per person on 5 days Kilimanjaro trek via Marangu route in US$ | 1935 | 1830 | 1705 |
Included:
- All Park fees, Meals, hotel before and after the trip in Arusha.
- Accommodations based in dormitory occupancy - Sleeping in the Hut.
- Meals as per the above itinerary – 3 Meals a day – Vegetarians and Non vegetarians.
- Services of Bright Safaris staff throughout. The cook will be responsible for your 3delicious meal daily.
- Services of a Senior Bright African Safaris Naturalist Trekking Guide.
- Baggage handling - Recommended weight for clients’ backpack to be carried up the mountain is 15kgs. Kindly allow 5 kg for personal daypacks including Cameras.
- We will provide guides and assistant guides as per 2008 Kilimanjaro Park rules. Our Guides are licensed and have received special training from Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park Instructors.
- Transfers to the gate before and After Trek to Arusha
- Rescue fee while on Treks.
Not Included:
- Soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits (as well as gifts like local crafts etc)
- Any local and international flights tickets.
- Tips for staff such as guides, porters and the cook staff
- Fees for passport, visas, immunizations and insurance
- Meals and expenses en route to Tanzania
- Laundry, phone and other items of a personal nature
- Gears used for Trekking - Mountain gears such rain gears, boots and jackets etc)
Our Kilimanjaro Team:
- Guides.
- Assistant guides.
- Cooks.
- Camp crews.
- Porters
Notes for our Kilimanjaro staff:
- Our guides are well trained and licensed to guide people on the mountain. They have received a special course on wilderness first aid responder (WFR). Every year in April and May we conduct a special short course for our guides, cooks and porters on hospitality, hygiene and first aid.
- Cooks are very professional with enough experience of over eight years.
- Porters are well equipped and well behave all the time.
Tents we use for our Kilimanjaro treks:
- Eureka.
- Mountain hard wear.
- Vango.
Number of people in the team:
- For 1pax: 6crew: - 4poters, 1guide and 1cook
- For 3pax: 12crew: - 9poters, 2guide and 1cook
- For 5pax: 19crew: - 15poters, 3guide and 1cook
- For 7pax: 26crew: - 21poters, 3guide and 2cook
- For 9pax: 33crew: - 27poters, 4guide and 2cook
- For 2pax: 10crew: - 7poters, 2guide and 1cook
- For 4pax: 15crew: - 12poters, 2guide and 1cook
- For 6pax: 22crew: - 18poters, 3guide and 1cook
- For 8pax: 29crew: - 24poters, 3guide and 2cook
- For 10pax: 36crew: - 30poters, 4guide and 2cook
Below are the Gears we provide:
- Sleeping bags.
- Walking sticks, 1 head lump and spare batteries.
- Getters.
- Sleeping Mattress.
- Drinking water bottle (NALGEN) or camel pack.
- Energy bars.
Safely Devises included:
- Pulse Ox meter.
- Full stocked first aid Kit.
- Custom evacuation stretcher.
- Oxygen tank/cylinder.
- Portable altitude chamber (only for people who do the western breach or sleeping in the crater camp).
Others:
- Full trip and safely briefing.
- Toilet tents.
Budget Camping: Food supplied (Menu)
Breakfast: Fruit, egg, Fruit juice, eggs, bread/French toast/plain toast/pancakes. Margarine/jam/honey/peanut-butter, cereals/porridge, Milo Pancakes, Omelette’s, tea/coffee
Picnic lunches: Sliced carrot & cucumber strips, seasonal fruits, boiled eggs, vegetable/meat cutlets, sandwiches (egg/cheese/tuna/tomato).
Dinners: Soup (Mushroom/cucumber soup, Pumpkin soup/chicken/vegetable) bread, a meat dish, rice/pasta/potatoes, Fish curry/Noodles, vegetable dishes (Vegetable Quiche etc., fruit, some local dishes which am sure they will be more interested to you.
Desserts: Home made cake accompanied with local Brewed Tanzanian coffee, Tea, Cup of hot Chocolate, Milo’s etc.
Snacks: Peanut/Crisps/Popcorn/Cookies.
Below is the list of the gears that you should bring with you/hire before trekking.
FOR FEET: Mt. Boots, Socks – at least 4/5 pairs (This must be thin and thick ones) 1 pair of gaiters, Sandal/open shoes, (optional)
FOR BOTTOM: 1 thermal(warm) trousers, 1 thermal (warm) long underwear, 1 wind/water proof trousers.
FOR TOP: 2 or 1 long sleeved thermal shirts, 1 thermal T-shits, 1 thermal jacket or sweater, 1 down jacket, preferable wool attached one.
OTHER GEARS: 1 pair of sunglasses or ice goggles, Sun block cream or Lotion, Lipstick cream, Camera + films with its spare batteries, passport book, a day pack, a rucksack or safari bag.
Note: Most of the item mentioned here above is 7 – 10 dollars to hire them for the whole Trek.
Let’s us know the items that you will not come with them so as we can arrange them for you in advance.
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