7 Days Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route Tour

This is route is for ascending and descending with provision of huts along the trail. It has three stations namely Mandara, Horombo and Kibo.

The Marangu Route has been referred to as the ‘Coca Cola’ route and this has led potential climbers to think that it is an easy route to the summit.

This is far from the truth to be honest! The fact that it requires a minimum of 5 days to complete it does not mean that it is easier than any other route.

The only reason that people say it is easier is because it is the only route up where you sleep in huts as opposed to tents. An optional acclimatization day at Horombo Huts is highly recommended for those with no prior trekking in altitude experience under their belt.

Advance booking of hut accommodation is required to avoid any inconveniences. The route starts from the park headquarters in the village of Marangu and heads straight westwards towards Kibo.

The trail goes through lush rainforest, heath and moorland to alpine desert and ultimately the arctic zone at the peak and same route down.

WHAT TO EXPECT
More time to rest because campsites are located relatively closer to each other
Trek on the most gradual Mt. Kilimanjaro ascent from the entrance gate to the base camp.
No high slopes, hence an excellent option for those who are afraid of high heights.
Best views of Mawenzi peak.
Camp at the Mawenzi base campsite.
Less likely to encounter rain and more likely to get clear, unclouded views of the mountain

Important Details
Medical Check up

During Climbing

Twice a day

Before Start hike

Before Dinner

We do check up

Oxygen Pulse (Heart Rate)

Our Aim to see you

Safe

Health

Meeting Point

We’ll pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and then transfer you to your hotel in Moshi, Tanzania. You will then stay overnight and in the morning, we’ll drive to the gate where we will start our Kilimanjaro trek. Please note: the hotel and transfers are included in the price.

Availability

January through mid-March
Mid-June through October
December

Duration

7 days, 6 nights + 2 days at hotel

Group size

2 min. – 12 max.

Gear List

Top thermal layer

Bottom thermal layer

1-2 pairs of hiking pants

1 hardshell jacket

1-2 short-sleeved t-shirts

1 pair of warm trekking pants

1-2 long-sleeved hiking shirts

1 softshell insulated winter jacket

4-5 pairs of underwear

1 cozy fleece jacket

1 pair of worn-in sturdy hiking boots

3-4 pairs of socks. Merino wool is recommended

Rain coat

Rain pants

Day backpack

Duffel bag (recommended size 90L)

Sleeping bag

Headlamp

Snacks

Meals

On all of our Kilimanjaro tours, all of our meals are freshly prepared on the mountain by our talented chef, so when we arrive to camp after a long day of hiking, we have a delicious hot meal waiting for us.

Please note: we can accommodate any dietary needs, so please let us know what your meal requirements are and we will be sure to have our chef whip you up something yummy!