- 6 Days 5 Nights
- Available throughout the year
- Group size: any number
- Minimum Age: 16 Years
6 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
Tour Description
The Marangu route was the original route offered to all trekkers and commonly referred to as the ‘Coca cola’ route due to its popularity throughout the years (and the soda’s popularity locally).
The route is the only one to offer permanent mountain huts as accommodation (over the other camping routes). This (and the fact the ascent/descent routes are the same and don’t offer a huge variety in scenery) does mean that you may experience more traffic than other routes, especially in the peak season.
Itinerary - Day by Day
The route approaches from the South-east, summiting via Kibo / Gilmans point and the path is well maintained with major obstacles modified to make this a more climber-friendly route.
That being said the acclimatization profile is not excellent and even the 6-day option (which includes an extra acclimatization day) is quite a short hike and doesn’t maximize chances of reaching the peak.
For non-experienced climbers we recommend at least this minimum of 6 days to offer the best acclimatization profile and maximize your chances of reaching the summit, however, we definitely prefer the camping routes and only recommend Marangu to those who don’t want to spend nights in tents.
Tour Inclusion & Exclusion
Included
- All accommodations per itinerary
- All meals per itinerary
- All tours and entrance fees per itinerary (unless listed as excluded)
- All transportation and transfers per itinerary
- National Park gate fees
- Transport from Moshi to trailhead and return to Moshi
- Camping fees
- Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides for all routes
- Salaries for all crew members
- Rescue fees (as required by the national park)
- Tents, foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and eating utensils
- Oximeters
- Emergency Oxygen (2L canister)
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Meals not listed
- Beverages and alcohol
- Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff
- Optional tours
- Single room supplement
- Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, Internet, etc.)
- Tips for guides, porters, and cooks (budget $400-550/person)
- Sleeping bags and personal gear
- $45 for a single tent
- Low season discount in April/May
$ 2,095
/ person
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