Kili trekking on Marangu route
Marangu route is a gradual ascent on well maintained tracks. Up to the final overnight, there are no scrambles or steep rock steps to negotiate. On the summit ascent there is a steep zig-zag scree path up to Gilman's Point. The route then flattens out on the crater rim, finishing with an easy, gradual uphill ascent to summit Uhuru Peak.
The frozen scree (small stones) previously negotiated on the way up to Gilamn's Point, becomes loose on the return to Kibo hut.
Marangu 'the coca cola route' is the most popular Kilimanjaro route and can get busy in high season. The relative 'comfort' of sleeping in huts is especially welcome if climbing Kilimanjaro in the rainy season.
Six days climbing Marangu route is recommended to help climbers to adjust to the altitude. The asent and descent to the gate is on the same route.
Marangu route: 8 days / 7 nights (6 mountain days)
Tour Ref: CP 1
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Day 1: Arrive in Kilimanjaro for overnight. Hotel, bed and breakfast
Day 2: Transfer to Marangu gate (1800m) to start climbing through montane forest with enticing glimpses of colubus monkeys in the canopy. You reach the first hut at Mandara (2,700m) in 3 to 4hrs.
Day 3: Increasing altitude means a slower hiking pace through alpine meadows to arrive at Horombo Hut (3,720 - 5 to 6 hrs).
Day 4: This is an acclimatization day. You can rest, socialize, enjoy the scenery and take opportunities to photograph the environment. Join your guide for an optional easy hike up to Zebra Rocks. From here you can get good views of Mawenzi
peak. After a picnic lunch you will take a slow hike back down to the hut for dinner and overnight. Horombo Hut - 3,780m.
Day 5: Hike through the rugged and rocky landscape to cross the Saddle to Kibo Hut for a rest and a summit briefing (4,700m - 5 to 6 hrs).
Day 6: The final ascent is made around midnight while the scree is still frozen. There is a steep climb to Gilman's Point (5,680m - 5 to 6 hrs). The route then flattens out along the crater rim. Your goal, Uhuru Peak (5,895m) can be reached in 1 to 2 hrs. After a short rest and snacks on Kilimanjaro summit you start the descent to Kibo Hut for breakfast and another rest before returning to Horombo Hut for overnight.
Day 7: From Horombo Hut it is an easy return on the same route to reach the national park gate to collect certificates before returning to the hotel for overnight (dinner not included).
Day 8: Departure
To book a climb on Marangu use the enquiry form and request Tour Reference: CP 1
Preparing for climb fitness is important to the enjoyment of your climb as well as increasing your chance of summit success.
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