Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu Treks

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• OUR TREKKING TOURS:

	Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu Victory – Seven-day Trek
	Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu Casual – Six-day Trek
	Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu Express – Five-day Trek

Here are presented the standard Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu Treks, which have the same route but differ in number of days.

Marangu Route, also known as »the Tourist Route« or »the Coca Cola Route«, is the classic route to the Uhuru Peak. It is the most popular and technically least difficult of the routes.

Marangu Route is not as scenic as Machame-Mweka Route since ascent and descent is on the same trail but is the only route offering accommodation in huts. It is usually done in five days (four nights) or six days (five nights); but please note that most of the five-day attempts do not end up reaching the Uhuru Peak due to the altitude related problems. An extra day to assist acclimatization is therefore highly recommended.

Note:
Accommodation is in huts. Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is a serious attempt and proper acclimatization is important. An extra day at Horombo Hut for acclimatization is highly recommended and will increase your chances to summit the mountain.

If you wish to trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro on this route, it is recommended to make reservations well in advance as there are a limited number of beds in the huts.

For more information about what to bring on trek, altitude diseases and other trekking details, have a look at our Trekking Tips, Trekking FAQ and Altitude Illness info. For any queries about Mt. Kilimanjaro Tours as well as quick price quotation please do not hesitate to contact us!

• ITINERARY:

DAY 1: Arusha – Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut (7km, 3-5 hour walk, 720m ascent)
An early depart from Arusha towards Marangu Gate, where trekking to »the Roof of Africa« begins. Follow the trek through the rain forests to reach Mandara Hut close to Maundi Crater. Picnic lunch on the way; dinner and overnight in the Mandara Hut.

DAY 2: Mandara Hut– Horombo Hut (11km, 5-7 hour walk, 1000m ascent)
After breakfast, the last glades of the forest are left behind and trekking continues slowly passing the Maundi Crater and the open Alpine Meadow all the way to Horombo Hut for overnight. Picnic lunch on the way.

DAY 3: Horombo Hut
OPTION : An additional day and night at Horombo Hut to help acclimatization. All meals are in the hut. Side-trips or just relaxation in the hut.

DAY 3/4: Horombo Hut– Kibo Hut (10km, 5-7 hour walk, 1000m ascent)
After a good nights rest, trek continues to the Kibo Hut passing the last water point and reaching the Kibo Saddle, a broad »lunar landscape« or a desert zone between the two peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Picnic lunch on the way; dinner and overnight in the Kibo Hut.

DAY 4/5: Kibo Hut– Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut (18km, 11-16 hour walk, 1200m ascent, 2200m descent)
The climb for the Uhuru Peak starts just after midnight. The steepest part of the route is to the Gillman's Point on the crater rim (5.680m). Another 90 minutes of groveling through the snow and the highest peak of Africa is conquered! YES!!! From the summit descend to Horombo Hut for overnight.

DAY 5/6: Horombo Hut– Marangu Gate – Arusha (18km, 5-7 hour walk, 1720m descent)
The day is spent descending to the Marangu Gate where you will be met and transferred back to your overnight hotel in Arusha. Do not forget to take your certificate!!!

End of tour!

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• 2012 PRICES:

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE On 1 January 2006 the following actions from Tanzanian Government came into effect and resulted in the rise of the price of all Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu Treks: 1) 24-hour government entrance fee for Kilimanjaro National Park doubled.

 
For all queries and quick price quotations about our Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu Victory, Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu Casual and Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu Express please do not hesitate to contact us!

• The prices are quoted in US dollars (US$) per person.
• The prices are inclusive of: park entrance fees, camping/hut fees, rescue fees on the mountain, transfers, English-speaking mountain guide, assistant guide, helpers/porters, a cook, camping equipment - tents, dining tents with table and chairs, matresses, sleeping bags (if accommodation is in tents it is highly recommended that you bring with you your own high-quality sleeping bag!), three meals per day while on tour.
• The prices are exclusive of: items of personal nature (e.g. toiletries, phone calls, souvenirs, beverages etc.), medical and personal insurance, accommodation and meals before/after the trek, tipping to the crew.
• Additional AAR Action - Emergency Rescue & Evacuation Insurance (also called AAR Tourist Cover) can be obtained in our office for only 1 USD per day!
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