Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest Mountain in Africa at 5895 meters ASL (19,341 feet ASL). The most famous routes on Kilimanjaro are Marangu Route and Machame Route., Marangu Route is the only route where accommodation is in huts; it is known as the coca cola route and is considered the easiest route, Marangu route is done in 5 or 6 days, 6 is recommended for acclimatization and increasing the chances of reaching the summit. Machame route also known as whisky route can be done in 6 to 7 days, this route is slightly more difficult but also more scenic, on this route accommodation is in tents. Other routes are Umbwe, Rongai, Lemosho, Shira and Mweka (Mweka is for descent only)
5 – Day Marangu Route – Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing
Overview
The Marangu Route, famously known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is the oldest established route to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Though considered one of the easiest walking routes, it has a low success rate of 42% due to poor acclimatization. The route uses the same ascent and descent path, making it less scenic but suitable during the rainy season.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,830M) to Mandara Huts (2,700M)
- Elevation: 1,830m/6,000ft to 2,700m/8,858ft
- Walking Time: 5 – 7 hours
- Distance: 11 km/ 7 mi
- Accommodation: Mandara Hut
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Mandara Huts (2,700M) to Horombo Huts (3,720M)
- Elevation: 2,700m/8,858ft to 3,720m/12,204ft
- Walking Time: 5 – 6 hours
- Distance: 10 km/ 6 mi
- Accommodation: Horombo Huts
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Horombo Huts (3,720M) to Kibo Huts (4,700M)
- Elevation: 3,720m/12,204ft to 4,700m/15,419ft
- Walking Time: 4 – 7 hours
- Distance: 10 km/ 6 mi
- Accommodation: Kibo Huts
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Kibo Huts (4,700M) to Uhuru Peak (5,895M) to Horombo Huts (3,720M)
- Elevation: 4,700m/15,419ft – 5,895m/19,340ft – 3,720m/12,204ft
- Walking Time: 9 – 12 hours
- Distance: 16 km/ 11 mi
- Accommodation: Horombo Huts
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Horombo Huts (3,720M) to Marangu Gate (1,830M)
- Elevation: 3,720m/12,204ft to 1,830m/6,000ft
- Walking Time: 5 – 6 hours
- Distance: 18 km/ 12 mi
- Accommodation: Bristol Cottages Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Price
Cost: $2650 per person
Includes:
- All park entry fees, tour charges, and respective taxes
- Hostel accommodation in the mountain
- Food – 3 meals a day and refreshments
- Trained Personal Cook
- Trained and licensed English-speaking Mountain Guide
- Mountain Porters
- Transportation to/from the mountain
- Airport transfers
- Two nights' hotel accommodation in Moshi before and after the climb
Excludes:
- Crews tip
- Personal expenses (visa fees, airport taxes, insurance policy, etc.)
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