6 Day – Kilimanjaro Climb – Marangu Route
Known as the Coca-Cola route, Marangu approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. It is the oldest, most well-established route. Many favor Marangu because it is considered the easiest route on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. The minimum number of days required for this route is five, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that time period is quite low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended. It is the only route that offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style accommodations.
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Itinerary
Arusha - Marangu - Mandara
Pick-up from Arusha after breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate.
Walk through the rain forest to Mandara hut (2743m), for about 3 hours.
Mandara - Horombo
Leave the forest and cross open moorland to Horombo hut(3760m)
Horombo - Kibo Hut
Walkthrough moorland then alpine desert to "The Saddle" between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. From here, you will walk for about an hour to reach Kibo hut (4730m)
Kibo - Summit - Horombo
Very early start for the summit on steep scree up to Gillman's point (5681m), which is on the crater rim. Continue around the rim (which will take about two hours if you are fit.) to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Descend to Kibo Hut for tea and biscuits or soup and then down to the thicker air and relative warmth of Horombo hut.
Barranco Camp site - Barafu Camp Site
Descend to Marangu gate.
Drive back to the hotel for a shower, dinner, and overnight.
Depart
Depart after breakfast.
