6 Days, 5 nights Mt. Kilimanjaro climb via Marangu Route Highlights and Itinerary
6-Day Mt. Kilimanjaro climb via Marangu Route Highlights
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Reasons for why 6-Day Mt. Kilimanjaro climb via Marangu Route the best.
There are several reasons why the 6-day climb via the Marangu Route is a popular option for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro:
Scenery: The 6-Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro climb offers beautiful scenery with lush rainforests, stunning views of the Maasai Steppe, and unique flora and fauna. It is the only route on Kilimanjaro that allows for a gradual ascent through different climatic zones.
Accommodation: The Marangu Route is known as the "Coca-Cola Route" because it has well-established huts along the way where climbers can rest and sleep. This means that climbers don't need to carry tents or sleeping bags, making it a more comfortable option for some.
Summit success rate: The 6-Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro climb has a relatively high success rate compared to other routes, partly due to its gentle gradient and well-maintained trails.
Cultural experience: The 6-Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro climb trail passes through the home of the Chagga people, providing an opportunity for climbers to learn about the local culture and traditions.
Accessibility: The Marangu Route is one of the easiest routes to access, as it starts and finishes at the same point and is relatively close to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
6-Day Mt. Kilimanjaro climb via Marangu Route Itinerary
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6 Days, 5 nights Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing via Marangu Route from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
You will be picked up from your hotel in Moshi and driven straight to the Marangu gate. Once the check-ins are completed, begin your ascent from the park buildings, the 3-hour Kilimanjaro climb to Mandara Hut for dinner and overnight.
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6 Days to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
The second day of the Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Mandara Hut climb begins right after breakfast with a steep ascent through the last stretch of rainforest to Horombo hut. Tonight's dinner and stay at Horombo Huts.
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Acclimatization at Horombo Hut
On this day you have the opportunity to get an acclimatization time, which takes you to the base of the spectacular Mawenzi Peak to the east Summit. The Kilimanjaro climb takes 4-5 hours return and reaches an altitude of 4600 meters, then return to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.
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6 Days, 5 nights Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing via Marangu Route from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
The fourth day's trek to Kibo takes about five hours. Tonight prepare for tomorrow's final assault on the summit. Overnight at Kibo Hut for 1 night (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
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6 Days, 5 nights Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing via Marangu Route from Kibo hut to Uhuru Peak summit - Kibo hut - Horombo hut
It takes a few more hours along the crater rim to reach Uhuru (Freedom) Peak. Your descent (approx. 3 hours) follows the route back past Kibo Hut to Horombo Hut for a well-deserved rest. Overnight at Horombo Hut for 1 night (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
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6 Days, 5 nights Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing via Marangu Route from Horombo hut to Marangu Route gate to Moshi
The pace picks up as you continue your triumphant return journey through the alpine meadows and past the Mandara Hut through the rainforest to the Marangu Gate where you board the vehicle for the return trip to Moshi.
6 Days, 5 nights Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing via Marangu Route Price INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from your selected route
- Kilimanjaro National Park Fees
- All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain,
- Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries,
- Safety Equipment,
- Hot drinks at every meal.
6 Days, 5 nights Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing via Marangu Route Price EXCLUDED
- Personal items,
- Alcoholic drinks,
- Laundry services,
- Tips for guides, porters and cook,
- Visa,
- Flight.