{"id":933,"date":"2022-03-29T10:34:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T10:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leaderexpeditions.com\/?page_id=933"},"modified":"2026-03-05T07:15:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T07:15:22","slug":"climbing-mount-kilimanjaro-via-the-marangu-route-5-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ibukaafrica.com\/it\/2022\/03\/29\/climbing-mount-kilimanjaro-via-the-marangu-route-5-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via The Marangu Route 5 Days"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”17822″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_placement=”background” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”PT Sans|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”40px” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.37)” background_blend=”overlay” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”200px||200px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ custom_padding=”11px||0px|||” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”17872″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”24px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”49px|||||” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_4_font=”Abel||||||||” header_4_text_align=”center” header_4_text_color=”#000000″ header_4_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”|||20px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” link_option_url=”#overview” border_width_bottom=”0px” border_color_bottom=”#ED6F33″ global_colors_info=”{}” header_4_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” header_4_text_color__hover=”#ED6F33″ border_width_bottom__hover_enabled=”on|hover” border_width_bottom__hover=”1px” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” custom_margin__hover=”|||20px|false|false” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

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Itinerary Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Marangu Route, commonly known as the Coca Cola route is more popular because it can be done in fewer days and has permanent sleep huts at the campsites.<\/p>\n

Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman\u2019s Point to Uhuru Peak. It is a shorter route with a steeper incline and less time for acclimatization it tends to have a lower summit success rate. This is the only route where the ascent and descent route is shared, thus creating more traffic.<\/p>\n

Duration:<\/strong>\u00a05 or 6 days
Difficulty:<\/strong>\u00a0Medium
Scenery:<\/strong>\u00a0Good
Traffic:<\/strong>\u00a0High<\/p>\n

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred for overnight accommodation green mountain hotel\u00a0\u00a0B&B. Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”itinerary” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ custom_margin=”-5px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”3px||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Lato||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”2.1em” header_font=”Annie Use Your Telescope||||||||” header_2_font=”Abel|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#ED6F33″ header_2_font_size=”40px” header_3_font=”Abel|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#ed6f33″ header_3_font_size=”30px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”justified” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Itinerary Detail<\/h2>\n

DAY 1: MARANGU GATE \u2013 MANDARA HUTS: 7K \/MI | 4-5 HRS | RAINFOREST<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Elevation: 1830m\/6000ft to 2740m\/9000ft<\/em><\/p>\n

Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.<\/p>\n

DAY 2: MANDARA HUTS \u2013 HOROMBO HUTS: 11KM\/3MI | 6-8HRS | MOORELAND<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Elevation: 2740m\/9000ft to 3690m\/12,100ft<\/em><\/p>\n

After a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, through heathland, looking for giant lobelias and groundsels. Continue up into open moorlands where small shrubs are the main vegetation. Stop halfway for lunch, to enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Arrive at the Horombo Huts late afternoon beneath the spectacular Kibo Summit viewpoint. Temperatures begin to drop.<\/p>\n

DAY 3: HOROMBO HUTS- KIBO HUTS: 10KM\/6MI | 6-8HRS | SEMI-DESERT<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Elevation: 3690m\/12,100ft to 4695m\/15,400ft<\/em><\/p>\n

After breakfast, we continue on through the dwindling heathland that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. Here while we stop for lunch, and later when you cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will be starting in just a few hours.<\/p>\n

DAY 4: KIBO HUTS \u2013 SUMMIT: 4KM \/2.5 MI UP | 5-7HRS | \u2013 HOROMBO HUTS: 14KM \/9MI DOWN | 5-6HRS | GLACIERS, SNOW CAPPED SUMMIT<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Elevation: 4695m\/15,400ft to 5895m\/19,340ft
Descent to 3690m\/12,100ft<\/em><\/p>\n

Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.<\/p>\n

We continue our way to the summit in a switchback formation through trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion, we ascend through heavy scree and possibly snow towards Gillman\u2019s Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.<\/p>\n

Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!<\/p>\n

After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.<\/p>\n

DAY 5: HOROMBO HUTS \u2013 MARANGU GATE \u2013 MOSHI: 18KM\/11MI |6-7HRS | RAINFOREST<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Elevation: 3690m\/12,100 to 1830m\/6000ft<\/em><\/p>\n

After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it\u2019s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mandara Huts for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return back to the Marangu Park Gate and receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (Arusha} Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner, and celebrations!!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”6px||17px|||” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”include and exclude” module_id=”incluexclu” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”10px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”39px|10px||10px|false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”17890″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_3_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#ED6F33″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

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  1. Transport from\/to park gate & airport transfer<\/li>\n
  2. <\/i>Pre & post climb accommodation (B&B) in Moshi\/Arusha<\/li>\n
  3. <\/i>Park, camping & rescue fees<\/li>\n
  4. <\/i>Mountain tent & mattress<\/li>\n
  5. <\/i>Professional English speaking\u00a0guide(s); porters & cook<\/li>\n
  6. <\/i>8 breakfasts; 7 lunches; 6 dinners<\/li>\n
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    2. <\/i>Lunch & dinner in Moshi<\/li>\n
    3. <\/i>Travel insurance<\/li>\n
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    5. <\/i>Increases in park fees where applicable<\/li>\n
    6. <\/i>Personal equipment<\/li>\n
    7. <\/i>Sleeping bag<\/li>\n
    8. <\/i>Tips for guide(s), porters & cook<\/li>\n
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