5 Days Marangu Route
Marangu route climbing experience for Mount Kilimanjaro in five days. Marangu Route is also known as the “Coca-Cola Route”. The Marangu is the Headquarters of the park and the easiest route on the mountain.
It is the only route which offers hut accommodation, suitable for people who don’t like to camp. The route takes at least five days but six days is recommended. If you book 6 days expect to spend an extra day at Horombo Hut for acclimatization.
The trek begins at Marangu Gate (South-East) of the mountain but also ends at the same point. The main attractions found on this route are Zebra Rocks and Mahundi Crater.
Scope
- Duration: 7 days
- Route: Marangu route
- Price: From US $1,650 per person sharing
- Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Activities: Climbing
- Enjoy a charming and friendly team soon after arrival at the Airport and drop off at the hotel
- Enjoy the short ride from the airport to the hotel. Depending on arrival time you can experience a beautiful landscape all the way to Arusha.
- Expect to meet the Blessing safaris Team for a tour briefing and other arrangements
- A beautiful start to the day with a heavy breakfast and a hot shower at the hotel
- Expect to travel with not only a mountains guide. But also a friendly and knowledgeable climbing crew includes porters and cooks
- As you climb through the Marangu route expect to see different attractions. Black and White Colobus Monkeys welcome you at the first camp. On the way, you can see different species of birds, and plants and you can see the signs of animals like Buffalos.
- The climbers to the Marangu route have the chance to visit Zebra rocks and the Mahundi crater.
- Every zone support different species of plants. Expect to see plants and trees on Kilimanjaro some of them are Old Man’s Beard and lobelia Deckenii. Dendrosenecio kilimanjari, Stoebe Kilimandscharica, Red Hot Poker, and Protea Kilimandscharica
- Expect to cross different climatic zone. This adds spices to your climb. The screen and glacial create a magnificent experience while climbing.
- What about delicious foods? Delicious and healthy meals are served on time at every camp. And between camps, you have time to break for a picnic lunch. Yum Yum!
- Hut and Camping experience. From day one to the last day of your climb we will use tents or huts for accommodation
- Expect to sing JAMBO Africa Song! The very common Mount Kili Climbing Anthem. After conquering the peak of Africa
- Expect to collect your certificates at Marangu gate. Bravo! You have Made it to 5895 Meters above sea level.
- Expect direct communication with the ground team for tour monitoring. But also in case of any emergency. Your safety is our priority.
- Return to Arusha for an overnight and long shower after a long rally of climbing the Mountain. Getting some massage service could send you to heaven.
- On departure day, have one on one with the Blessing Safaris team, for tour review and feedback. Airport transfer or other arrangements with the Blessing Safaris
- The Marangu route is the headquarters of the park, the route is also known as the Coca-Cola route. It is flat at the beginning making it the easiest route.
- Climbers through the Marangu route have the chance to visit Zebra rocks. And the Mahundi crater.
- It is possible to climb for at least five days but six days is recommended.
- The summit night of the Marangu route is a bit challenging. The trail to the summit is very steep until you reach Gilman’s point.
- The Marangu Route is the only route that offers hut accommodation.
- Climbers via the Marangu route use the same trail for ascending and descending.
First-day experience on Mount Kilimanjaro
| Day | Starting Camp | Altitude | Finish
Camp |
Altitude | Time | Distance |
| 1 | Marangu Gate | 1879m | Mandara Hut | 2720m | 3hrs | 8km |
| 2 | Mandara Hut | 2720m | Horombo Hut | 3720 | 5hrs | 11km |
| 3 | Horombo Hut | 3720m | Kibo Hut | 4720m | 5hrs | 9km |
| Kibo Hut | 4720m | Uhuru Peak | 5895mm | 8hrs | 6km | |
| 4 | Uhuru Peak | 4600m | Horombo Hut | 3720m | 5hrs | 16km |
| 5 | Horombo Hut | 3720m | Marangu gate | 1879m | 6hrs | 19km |
5 Days Marangu Itinerary
Meet your driver at Kilimanjaro Airport and drive to your hotel in Arusha. For lunch/dinner and relaxation after the long flight. Depending on your program. You will meet with your mountain guide in the hotel for a briefing and equipment checking.
Accommodation standards
- Standard: Tulia Hotel & Spa
- Luxury: Mount Meru Hotel
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Hiking time: 3hours Hiking distance 8 km
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Hiking time: 5hours Hiking distance 11 km
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Hiking time: 5hours Hiking distance 9 km
Today you wake up early around 11 pm for summit preparation and breakfast. Unlike other days your breakfast will be very early and light.
After breakfast, we start our summit journey around 12.00. Don’t rush, enjoy your special night. The summit night is always challenging. But if you respect the mountain and follow the advice of your guides it will be easy.
At some point, you can feel exhausted but never give up, try to push yourself while drinking water.
Drink a lot of water at the beginning before freezing. Stop at Gilman’s Point 5,681 m for hot drinks and photos.
It takes us 2 hours from Gilman’s point to Uhuru Peak where we celebrate the summit of Africa. Enjoy the beautiful sunrise, crater view, and glaciers.
After taking summit photos at Uhuru peak. We return to the base camp for breakfast, short rest, and lunch before we descend to Horombo Hut 3720 m.
Enjoy your last dinner and your last night at Mount Kilimanjaro. We hope that you will get a better night’s sleep due to physical exhaustion.
- Hiking time and distance from Kibo Hut to Gilman’s Point: 6 hrs 4 km
- Hiking time and distance from Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak: 2 hours 2km
- Descending time and distance from Uhuru to Horombo Hut: 5 hrs 16 km
After the last breakfast on the mountain, you will descend about 5 to 6 hours back to Marangu Gate. Your guide will collect your certificates at the gate. And you will be ready to check out to Arusha or Moshi.
Our driver will take you back to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi town for a shower and celebrations.
- Descending time: 6 hours Descending distance 19k m
Accommodation standards
- Standard: Tulia Hotel & Spa
- Luxury: Mount Meru Hotel
Costs & Inclusions
Standard Package Price
| Pax | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax+ |
| Price | $2,200 | $1,800 | $1,690 | $1,650 |
- Airport Transfers (we pick up you on arrival day, and we take you back after the climb)
- Accommodation in Arusha at Tulia Hotel & Spa (two nights, bed and breakfast)
- Transfers from Hotel to Kilimanjaro Marangu gate and from Marangu gate to the hotel
- Accommodation for all days on Kilimanjaro (Huts)
- Clean, purified drinking water
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Kilimanjaro entrance fees/conservation fees
- Kilimanjaro Camping fees
- Rescue Fees and all taxes.
- Salaries for Porters, Cook, and Guides
- Oxygen Cylinder
- Oxygen Saturation Meter
- First Aid Kit
- Flying Doctors Emergency Service (before or after climb)
- International and local airfare
- Local transportation before and after the climb
- Personal expenses example: Laundry, beverages, etc.
- Lunch and Dinner at Tulia Hotel & Spa
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Private Toilet and hot shower tent
- Yellow fever vaccinations, Covid 19 test
- Passport and Visa
- Travelers Insurance ( recommended insurance cover up to 6000 meters )
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Helicopter Evacuation Cost in high Altitude (Kilimanjaro SAR)
- Optional tours not mentioned in this itinerary
Costs & Inclusions
Luxury Climbing Price
| Pax | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax+ |
| Price | $3,500 | $2,800 | $2,700 | $2,200 |
- Airport Transfers (we pick up you on arrival day, and we take you back after the climb)
- Full board accommodation in a 5-star hotel (Mount Meru) for two nights.
- Transfers from Hotel to Kilimanjaro Marangu gate and from Marangu gate to the hotel
- Accommodation for all days on Kilimanjaro (Huts)
- Quality sleeping bag -18 °C
- Walking Poles
- Clean, purified drinking water
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Kilimanjaro entrance fees/conservation fees
- Kilimanjaro Camping fees
- Rescue Fees and all taxes.
- Salaries for Porters, Cook, and Guides
- Oxygen Saturation Meter
- First Aid Kit
- Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC)
- Private Toilet and hot shower tent
- Lunch and Dinner at Mount Meru hotel in Arusha
- Flying Doctors Emergency Service (before or after climb)
- Local transportation before and after the climb
- International and local airfare
- Yellow fever vaccinations, Covid 19 test
- Passport and Visa
- Travelers Insurance ( recommended insurance cover up to 6000 meters )
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Helicopter Evacuation Cost in high Altitude (Kilimanjaro SAR)
- Optional tours not mentioned in this itinerary
Booking Process
How to make payments
| BRANCH NAME | NEW ARUSHA MARKET |
|---|---|
| BANK NAME | NMB BANK PLC |
| SWIFT CODE | NMIBTZTZ |
| ACCOUNT NAME | BLESSING SAFARIS LIMITED |
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | 42710042425 |
| CURRENCY TYPE | USD |
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Climbing Routes for Mount Kilimanjaro
There are seven official routes for mount Kilimanjaro climbing. Including Machame, Marangu, Lemosho, Umbwe route, Rongai, Shira route, and Mweka route.
Yes, there are flush toilets in Kilimanjaro . But only available in the Marangu route except at the base camp.
No, it is not recommended to smoke and drink alcohol. Also avoid depressant drugs on Kilimanjaro.
Getting Sick on Mount Kilimanjaro
You are supposed to carry your daypack to put on your staff for the day. It can be a camera, snacks, gloves, a hat, sunscreen. Other staff will be carried by the porters not more than 20kg per porter.
