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The Marangu Route is also known as the "Coca Cola" or "tourist" route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit and many people in a hurry try to make the summit via this overcrowded route, although less than 50% will make it. Also, it is the only route with huts, having dormitory and dining rooms. This route is usually done on 5 days but should be done in 6 days for better acclimatization and 7 are recommended. |
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Day 1:
Whenever you arrive, you'll be personally met and transferred to a lovely resort in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Those arriving early can book optional activities. Then, spend the afternoon with your mountain guide preparing for the climb.
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Day 2:
Marangu gate to Mandara Hut Distance 63 km, Duration 5 days minimum Distance estimated 7 km, Hike time 4-5 hours Elevation changed 1000 m, Final elevation 2700 m From Marangu gate we follow the path up through the rain forest dense. Few mammals can be spotted along the way while slowly heading to Mandara Hut.
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Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Estimated distance 11 km, Hike time 5-7 hours
Elevation changed 1000 m, Final elevation 3700 m We starts our trekking up through the dense again for 1hours, then very clear view of jagged peaks of Mawenzi looking higher than Kibo from this angle. Is easy to follow the trail although undulating and steep in places up to Horombo Hut.
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Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut Estimated Distance 6 km, Hike time 5-7 hours
Final Elevation 3850 m, Elevation changed 750 m From Shira you will set off to Barranco (3950 m) skirting just below Lava Tower. A few steep sections and valleys, a small section of screen and rock, some sand ‘dunes' around the southern side of the mountain. This is part of your acclimatization walking |
in height from 3800m up to 4600 m and then overnight at 3950 m.
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Day 5:
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak Plus Descent to Horombo Estimated distance 4 km, Hike time 7-8 hours Elevation changed 1195 m, Final elevation 5895 m Plus Estimated distance 14 km, Estimated time 5-7 hours Elevation changed 2000 m, Final elevation 3700 m.
We start trekking to the summit early hours of the day to see the sunrise from the crater rim and give
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more chance of avoiding mist. After short brief at Gilman's 5680m the second highest point we proceed to Uhuru Peak 5895 m (13,940 ft). Its important not to arrive at Uhuru Peak very early, as this will mean waiting, sometimes in extremely cold conditions. |
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Day 6:
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate Estimated distance 16 km, estimated time 5-7 hours Elevation changed 1900 m, Final elevation 1700 m Today is the last day of the trip, retrace slowly, following the trail down via Mandara Hut where you will break then proceed to the park gate where you will meet the transport, transfer to the Hotel.
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Day 7:
Breakfast prepared for the town tour till lunch hours, back to the hotel for the departure preparations. |
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