1 Day Marangu Route: Comfortable and Short Summit Trail with Sleeping Huts
Mount Kilimanjaro
Experience the comfort and convenience of the Marangu Route, the easiest and shortest trail to the summit. Enjoy sleeping huts with solar lights and comfortable beds, and share meals with climbers from around the world.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast and a briefing from your guide, leave Moshi at 8 AM, drive for 45 minutes to the Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro, register with the national park, and begin hiking at 10:30 AM. In the rain forest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life and Columbus monkeys. At these lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy, so gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts should be sufficient, but keep your rain gear and warmer clothing handy. Stop halfway for lunch, and reach the Mandara Huts at 2 or 3 PM. Unpack, rest, and have some tea or coffee. A 15 minute side trip to Maundy Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. Dinner is served during the early evening at 7 PM.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information
The Marangu Route is also known as the “Coca Cola” or “tourist” route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow.
All climbing groups, often from several countries around the world, share meals in dining huts providing a jovial and energetic atmosphere.
This route is usually done on 5 days but can be done in 6 days for better acclimatization. The extra day can be spent resting at Horombo Huts or climbing the small peak of Mawenzi.
Location
Mount Kilimanjaro
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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