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Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route: Marangu route on Mt. Kilimanjaro,
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Marangu route
Route duration: 5 to 6 days
Total hiking distance: Approximately 96 kms (excludes
acclimatization hikes on day three)
Affectionately known as the "Coca-Cola route", Marangu is by far the
most popular route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. This could partly
be as a result of the fact that the Marangu is the least expensive
route, but more so, perhaps the fact that it is possible to do the
Marangu route in 5 days, thereby getting to the summit one day
earlier than on the Machame route. This is not always the best way
due to a shorter acclimatisation period. The Marangu route does
however offer you the option of spending an extra acclimatisation
day on the mountain. This extends the route to a 6-day march,
greatly increasing your chances of success. Hut accommodation on the
Marangu route forms one of the main differences, compared to the
other routes. It offers you the relative luxury of being able to
sleep in huts along the entire route. Mineral water, soft drinks,
chocolates and beers are also sold at all the camps on this route.
All your equipment and supplies are portered and a cook prepares all
your meals.
6 day - Itinerary for the Marangu route
For the 5-day route, simply exclude the additional acclimatization
day at Horombo hut - day 3 on the itinerary below.
Mt Kilimanjaro in
the distance.
Day 1: Marangu Gate (1980m) - Mandara hut (2700m)
Hiking time: 5h
Distance: Approximately 12kms
Habitat: Montane forest
Hut accommodation on the Marangu route on Kilimanjaro. The drive
from Moshi to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate, takes about 50
minutes. The journey passes through the village of Marangu, which is
located on the lower slopes of the mountain. Once you reach the park
gate, all hikers are requested to sign in at the Park office and
make their final preparations for the climb. Porters will be seen
arranging and loading their packs, containing the food, water,
cooking gas as well as most of your equipment. Make sure that you
have all your daypack items (containing at least drinking water,
your lunch pack and extra clothing) with you as the porters ascend a
lot quicker than the hikers. Our guides will be available to assist
with any additional information or needs you might have. You now
leave the Park gate and ascend on a cleared ridge trail through the
rain forest. The forest, suffused with mist and dripping with beards
of moss, is also where most of Kilimanjaro's animals are found. (An
alternative and more scenic parallel forest trail, branches off the
to the left a few minutes after the gate. This trail follows the
edge of a stream through the undergrowth and offers you the option
to rejoin the main trail either, after 1,5 hours hiking, or 1 hour
before Mandara hut.)
Your first night stop, Mandara hut, is a group of wooden A-framed
huts in a forest clearing. Each hut features 6-8 sleeping bunks with
solar generated lighting. The total capacity of the camp is 60
climbers. Water is piped into the camp from springs above and there
are flush toilets behind the main hut.
Day 2: Mandara hut (2700m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 6h
Distance: Approximately 15kms
Habitat: Moorland
Moorland area of the Marangu route. From Mandara hut the trail
passes through a short stretch of forest, then skirts the base of
the Maundi Crater and then emerges into the transition from rain
forest to moorland. It is well worth a short detour to scramble up
the rim of the Maundi Crater for your first really impressive view
of the Kibo Crater. On a clear day, Kibo will glimmer in the
distance, showing off her majestic glaciers in the morning sun. Once
you are in the open moorland you will get the chance to see some of
Kilimanjaro's most spectacular plants - the endemic giant lobelia
which grows up to 3 m in height and the giant groundsel (Senecia
Kilimanjari), which can reach heights of 5m! After about 6 hours
from here you reach the Horombo hut, where you will have hot washing
water, rest; an evening meal and overnight.
Day 3: Horombo hut (3720m) - Acclimatisation day
Horombo hut. Horombo hut is a village of huts perched on a small
plateau, with buildings similar to Mandara, but with a total
capacity of 120 climbers! Normally bustling with hikers, guides,
porters and with an atmosphere of adventure and excitement. You will
meet both ascending and descending hikers here. This extra day and
night at Horombo is for additional acclimatisation. A hike towards
the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours
up and 1,5 hours down), is strongly recommended. This hike will
further assist with the process of acclimatisation. Remember to
drink enough water and move slowly! All meals for the day are
provided at the hut. Retire to bed early and get a last good night's
rest.
Day 4: Horombo hut (3720m) - Kibo hut (4700m)
Hiking time: 6h
Distance: Approximately 15kms
Habitat: Alpine desert
Climbers on day four on the Marangu route, heading for Mt
Kilimanjaro's summit. After breakfast you now continue your ascent
into the Alpine desert habitat. From Horombo there are two trails to
the "Saddle" (which refers to the area located between the peaks of
Mawenzi and Kibo). There is an upper route (right hand fork) and
lower route (left hand fork) to choose from. The upper route (right
hand fork) will be very familiar, as you will have climbed most of
it the previous day towards Mawenzi hut. It is very stony and
eroded. The recommended lower route (left hand fork) is much easier
and nearly an hour, and it also passes the last watering point at
4130m. You will have to fill your water bottles with all the water
you will need until your return to Horombo hut in two night's time
(unless you are willing to buy Mineral water at Kibo hut). Once
again remember to slow down and drink enough water!!
Tired climbers resting in one of the huts on the Marangu route.
Situated in the barren Alpine desert is Horombo hut, a stone build
block house which has bunk beds for 60 climbers, but no streams with
water nearby. It is however possible to buy mineral water and soft
drinks at the camp office. There are platform toilets behind the
hut. The summit is now a further 1195m up and you will make your
final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, ski-stick and
thermal clothing for your summit bid. This should include the
replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you
have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it will be
wise to carry your water in a thermal flask. Go to bed at round
about 19h00 and try to get as much rest and sleep as possible.
Day 5: (Summit Attempt) Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) -
Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 8h to Uhuru, 6h to get to Horombo
Distance: Approximately 6kms ascent, 21kms descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
On Mt Kilimanjaro's summit. You will rise around 23h30, and after
some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night, and this is
where the going really gets tough. The first section of the trail
consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good
resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman's point (5 681m),
which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with
a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort.
Probably the most demanding section of the entire route. Do the Kili
shuffle and move slowly.
Group of hikers at Gillman's Point. From Gillmans Point you will
normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the
highest point in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction - you
made it. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long
you will be able to spend, taking photographs, before the 3 hour
descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest you gather all your
gear you left behind for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3
hours) for your overnight. The return to Horombo hut will seem
surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total time spent
walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very
tough day. Later in the evening you enjoy your last dinner (with
soft drinks and beer for sale at the camp office) on the mountain
and a well-earned sleep, filled with memories and stirring emotions.
Day 6: Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 6h
Distance: Approximately 27kms
Celebrating the successful summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. After breakfast
you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut, down
to the Marangu gate. It is strongly recommended not to pay your
porters any tips until you and all your gear have reached the gate
safely. At Marangu gate you sign your name and details in a
register. This is also where successful climbers receive their
summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Gillman's Point
(5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached
Uhuru Peak (5895m), receive gold certificates. You now drive back to
Moshi for a long over due hot shower, dinner and celebrations!!
Overnight in a budget hotel.
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