6 Days Kilimanjaro Trek Via Marangu Route
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Marangu Route 6 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking
Also called the “Coca-Cola” route, Marangu route is the oldest and the most well-established route on Kilimanjaro mountain. This is the only route that offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style accommodations in lieu of camping. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut.
Many favor Marangu because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. However, the short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. Marangu is unfortunately less scenic than the other routes because the ascent and descent are along the same path. It is also the most crowded route for that reason.
Trip Summary 6 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking
Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft)
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft)
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Hut to Horombo Hut (Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,160 ft to 12,205 ft)
Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft)
Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Point to Horombo Hut (Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft to 12,205 ft)
Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft)
Activities
- Kilimanjaro Trekking
We head to the Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The trail climbs through a tropical rain forest near the upper edge of the forest line, where we sometimes see playful blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.