6-day Marangu Route trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro
Experience a 6-day adventure with one of our certified guides on this incredible climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro via the easy Marangu Route.
Group
East African Mountains
6 Days
Jan - Mar, Sep, Oct
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Enjoy a 6-day climb to the summit of the iconic Kilimanjaro Peak in Tanzania.
- Climb the mountain via the easy Marangu Route.
- Witness breathtaking vistas of the towering peaks from the top of Uhuru Peak.
Description
Popularly known as the“Coca-Cola” route, Marangu Route is one of the easiest paths to the summit of the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro. Join us as we take you to the peak of the highest mountain in Africa via this easy route.
One of the first well-established routes for climbing Kilimanjaro, Marangu is the only track which offers accommodation in comfortable mountain huts instead of making you spend your nights in camps.
Although, not the most scenic route, it still is a favored by many climbers- both beginners and seasoned alike, as it offers a steady and a gradual climb without much difficulty.
Though we have reserved a day for acclimatization during the trek, it is still recommended to take a day or two before the climb to acclimatize so as to avoid mountain sickness during the trek.
We’ll approach the summit through the southeast face. Heading from Moshi to Marangu gate, we’ll begin the trek soon after completing the formalities. Continuing on a trail through lush rainforest, we’ll reach the Mandara Hut.
The next few days will be spent hiking to Horombo Hut and traversing the Mawenzi ridge until we reach Kibo Hut. The final ascent to Uhuru Peak ( 5,895m) will start from Kibo Hut. We’ll start just past midnight and ascend on ice and snow to reach the summit, the highest point in Africa!
The top offers breathtaking views of the neighboring peaks. We’ll descend via the same route to reach Marangu gate to end this incredible trip.
So, get in touch with us to reserve your seat. We would be very happy to guide you on this unforgettable experience in Tanzania! Climbing Kilimanjaro is also possible via the Lemosho route and Machame route.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
- Luggage transfer
- Hot shower
Itinerary
Day 1: Marangu gate to Mandara Hut
We will leave Moshi and head towards Marangu gate. After completing the formalities, we’ll begin the trek.
Traversing a lush forest, we will reach the Mandara Hut.
Distance: 8 Km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Continuing through the rain forest, the trail leads on to a moorland. Here, we’ll get the first views of the Kibo peak and the Mawenzi peak, two of the three volcanic peaks that make the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Distance: 12 Km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi ridge
We will spend the day acclimatizing. We’ll hike to Mawenzi ridge and get back to Horombo hut by the evening.
Distance: 10 Km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Continuing gradually, we will cross the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi. The camp lies at the bottom of the Kibo crater rim. We’ll spend the rest of the day preparing for the final summit hike.
Distance: 10 Km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhruhu Peak
Starting just past midnight, we’ll begin towards the summit. The hike will be both physically and mentally challenging. Scaling on snow and ice and batteling cold winds, we’ll cross the Gilman’s point, from where you will see outstanding views of Mawenzi peak.
Finally, we’ll reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
Later, we’ll descend to Horombo Hut.
Distance (ascent and descent): 22 Km
Hiking Time: 10 hours
Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marunga gate
We’ll descend via the same way to reach Marunga gate, ending this incredible trek.
Details
More info
Departures every Saturday. Starting from Saturday, 24 Aug 2019 until Saturday, February 29, 2020.
Meeting point
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Poles
Sunglasses
Goggles
About the guide
Sirikwa
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Tour Operator
We offer our clients the most memorable adventures in Tanzania. We take our clients on the most amazing tours on our beautiful country, which we know inside out, like Mount Kilimanjaro, Beach Trips, Wildlife Safaris or Cultural Trips.
We have a team of excellent, professionally certified mountain guides. They have all climbed Mount Kilimanjaro more than a hundred times, through different routes. They also have a deep knowledge of the country’s national parks and about the animal kingdom. Each of our guides is a specialist in a specific area, like ecology and animal behavior.
We look forward to taking you on an unforgettable adventure!
Languages
English
What people are saying about Sirikwa
Mount Kilimanjaro Such an incredible journey! The whole experience was perfect. Leone and Jonathon guided us safely, Abbas and Pray kept us fed, Mr. Machame carried the heaviest loads, Joshua and Ramadan and the rest of the group made sure we were comfortable. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime. We hope to see the entire crew again soon.
As Advertised Sirikwa handled everything. Very responsive and respectful, didn't need to worry about local or hidden fees. Exactly as advertised. The trek was great!
9 Day Safari + 4 Days in Zanzibar I highly, highly recommend Sirikwa Travel. My best friend and I did a nine day safari in Tanzania's northern circuit of national parks and then four days in Zanzibar. It was an absolutely amazing trip of a lifetime!
Susana
We had an amazing time during our journey to the summit of Lenana . It was really difficult but with the help and accurate direction of our guide , James, we were able to reach the summit just to eclipse our eyes with the sunrise. I will never forget the images and the feeling of accomplishment from the top . During our ascendant we had a wonderful team of driver , porters , cook and guide : Willis, bernard, terrace, Joseph, jackelin, Simon , Tim and James ; all of them gave to us a warm welcome, always smiling and making sure we were confortable and mostly safe. The only discomfort was at Shipton camp where the conditions are really precarious. It looks like no one care about honouring the beauty of nature that surround the camp. They ( rock mountain hotel ) should respect such a lovely location, be proud and take measurements to have a camp on the level that the site offers. We really felt like sleeping in a pig pen 1 toilet for 20 people with bumped beds with not ladders and no space between one another . Really it is a place that need URGENTLY a remake . With regard on the main agency EXPLORE-SHARE ; we experienced an issue post booking . We did not received clear information, our question where not answered , etc . Fortunately , Nicky came and sorted out everything for us ( grateful forever) she made the changes needed and we finally got the best ( Siriwa travel). In short “UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, where challenge is constantly surrounded by a great scenery in a huge National Park”. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bert
You did not give a detailed packing list for this trekking. it would be nice if you already to give the option to stay in the Austrian Hut (we did) . The daily description could be better. The first day we walked 5 km and the last day 9km. The other days we walked 7-8 hours
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