MARANGU ROUTE 5 days, 4 nights
Price $1550 per person (price include 2 nights hotel accommodation upon arrival & after the climb)
Marangu route is also known as the Coca-Cola or the tourist route, this is the easiest and shortest route to take to ascend Kilimanjaro known as the Coca-Cola or the tourist route, this is the easiest and shortest route to take to ascend Kilimanjaro. This route can get very busy during peak hiking months, however, is the only route with the comfort of sleeping huts providing solar lights, bunks and lanterns. Soft drink and beer are also available for purchase at some of the lower camp sites.
ABOUT THIS ROUTE
The Marangu Route is the oldest on Kilimanjaro and is also one of the most popular – mainly because it is the only route on the mountain that has huts provided for hikers. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut.
Typically tour operators provide mattresses and pillows for climbers (sleeping bags however, need to be brought separately by trekkers).
The Marangu route can be completed in 5 days; however, it is recommended that climbers take an extra day to acclimatise at Horombo Hut.
The main setback on the Marangu Route is that the ascent is exactly the same as the descent and therefore there is not as much variety in settings compared to other routes. It also means that the route can get very crowded.
The Marangu Route success rate also tends to be low as it is usually chosen by inexperienced and unprepared trekkers who are misled to believe it is the easiest route.
Day 1 :Marangu Gate (6,000ft.) to Mandara Hut (9000ft.). Hiking time of 4 hours.
Day 2: Mandara Hut (9,000ft) to Horombo Hut (12,000ft.) Hiking time of 6 hours.
Day 3: Horombo Hut (12,000ft) to Kibo Hut (15,500ft.) Hiking time of 7 hours.
Day 4: Kibo Hut (15,500ft.) to Summit (19,340ft.) to Horombo Hut (12,000ft.) Hiking time of 7 hours.
Day 5: Horombo Hut (12,000ft) to Marangu Gate (6,000ft) to Arusha. Hiking time of 6 hours.