Marangu Route
The Marangu route is the most often use trail on the mountain, as accommodation is in huts, rather than tents, and thus more affordable. As such, it is a busier route with many people on its well-worn paths, and if you are traveling alone, it is the only route on which you can easily join in with another group for company. It is also a more moderate ascent making it less difficult to climb than the others. Like with all other routes, porters carry all of your equipment and a cook prepares all your meals.
The Marangu route is also referred to as the "Coca Cola route. Many people also take an extra day for acclimatisation at Horombo huts.
The Marangu route is normally completed in a minimum of 5 days with the option to add on a day for acclimatisation at Horombo Huts. If doing so, climbers trek up to Mawenzi camp and return for the night to Horombo.
Day-1: Arrive
Day-2: Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut
Day-3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Huts
Day-4: Horombo Huts to Kibo Huts
Day-5: Kibo Huts to Summit to Horombo Huts
Day-6: Horombo Huts to Marangu Gate to Hotel
Day-7: Depart
Marangu Route Detailed Itinerary
Day-2: Marangu
Gate- Mandara Hut
We leave Moshi town
at about 0900hrs for Marangu Gate
and start hiking between
about 10h30 and
12h00.
The route takes one through a thick rainforest from the park gate to Mandara Hut. Dinner is served during the early evening in the communal dining areas.
Day-3: Mandara
Hut - Horombo Huts
After breakfast we
start out towards Horombo Huts on a route
that will take about 5-6 hours. The
climb will take us through the heathzonewith small shrubs being the main
vegetation. At our lunch stop about half
way up, we will get stunning views across
to Mawenzi. We will arrive at Horombo
Hut around 15h00 with Kibo summit
already in view.
Day-4: Horombo
Huts- Kibo Huts
Wake to breakfast
as usual. Pack and begin the hike to
Kibo Huts. The first half of the day's
hike traverses the upper heathland while
the second half crosses the vast saddle
that connects Mawenzi and Kibo. The
saddle is an alpine desert that
resembles a lunar landscape. It is here
that you may begin to feel the first
effects of altitude with Shortness of
breath and irritability, assuming it had
not taken effect earlier on the climb.
The day's hike should take 6 to 7
hours, stopping half way for lunch.
Day-5: SUMMIT
DAY
Wake around
midnight and prepare for the summit
ascent. This part of the hike is carried
out during the early morning before dawn
so that the climbers reach Kilimanjaro Uhuru Peak at around sunrise. Leave at
about 1:00am and reach Gilman's Point
at about 7:00am. The climbers are met
with views of the crater from Gilman's
Point. Another 2 hours of hiking will
bring you to the long awaited summit,
Uhuru Peak (19,340 ft) at about 8:30 am.
From there you will descend back to Kibo
Hut, collect your possessions and cross the
saddle again at Horombo Huts where you
will spend the night. After eating
dinner, you will get some well-deserved
sleep.
Day-6: Mandara
Huts
You will wake as
usual, pack and then descend along the
same route to Mandara Huts, where you
will have lunch, before heading down to
the park gate where you will be met by
your transport back to Moshi. You should
reach the park gate around 14h00.
Day-7: After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.
End of services
Kilimanjaro Full Moon Dates
| 2016 Full Moon | 2017 Full Moon | 2018 Full Moon | |
| January | 24 | 12 | 2, 31 |
| February | 22 | 11 | 2 |
| March | 23 | 12 | 31 |
| April | 22 | 11 | 30 |
| May | 21 | 10 | 29 |
| June | 20 | 9 | 28 |
| July | 20 | 9 | 27 |
| August | 18 | 7 | 26 |
| September | 16 | 6 | 25 |
| October | 16 | 5 | 24 |
| November | 14 | 4 | 23 |
| December | 14 | 4 | 22 |
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Kilimanjaro Shira Route
Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route
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Safari Tours
| Duration | 9 Days |
| Best time | Jan - Feb, June to October |
| Sleeping | Tents |
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Trek Grade: 2CF A combination of very long days with steep paths, boulders and mountain scrambling. Glaciers and snow may be encountered at high altitude. There is no need for technical climbing experience. Medium risk of altitude sickness. Altitudes up to 6000m. Good cardio vascular fitness is needed with weight and circuit training and running. Lots of hill walking. Backpacks will weight about 4-5kg and contain water, camera and essentials. Trek weight loss in the region of 4kg. Fully Portered |
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Although we have some open departure dates, most climbs are arranged on a private basis.
Prices vary based on the number of people and days, from $1751.00 to $1351.00 per person sharing
For current prices
Price includes
Transfers from the airport to hotel and return
All park fees
The climb
All meals on the mountain
Sleeping Huts
Eating utensils
Two nights accommodation in Moshi on a bed and breakfast, twin / triple share basis.
Prices excludes
International flights
Required airport taxes
Visa's
Vaccinations
Porters tips
Items of clothing, sleeping bags and miscellaneous drinks, etc.
Ratio of porters per climber: 2 to 1
