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This is route is for ascending and descending with provision of huts along the trail. It has three stations namely Mandara, Horombo and Kibo. The Marangu Route has been referred to as the ‘Coca Cola’ route and this has led potential climbers to think that it is an easy route to the summit. This is far from the truth to be honest! The fact that it requires a minimum of 5 days to complete it does not mean that it is easier than any other route. The only reason that people say it is easier is because it is the only route up where you sleep in huts as opposed to tents. An optional acclimatization day at Horombo Huts is highly recommended for those with no prior trekking in altitude experience under their belt.
Advance booking of hut accommodation is required to avoid any inconveniences. The route starts from the park headquarters in the village of Marangu and heads straight westwards towards Kibo.
The trail goes through lush rainforest, heath and moorland to alpine desert and ultimately the arctic zone at the peak and same route down.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Day one drive from hotel to Marangu gate 1873 Amsl spending a time to singn in and getting lunch before hiking through the rain forest with a
possibility to spot some mamals like monkeys and smal antelope to Mandara hut 2720Amsl distance 8 km hiking time 4 hours.
Day two hiking from Mandara hut 2720m through the rain forest for 30 minutes then hiking to moorland zone to Horombo hut 3720 Amsl by
enjoying a great scenery, kibo peak and Mawenzi peak, kifinika hil also view to lower side of kilimnjaro: Marangu vilages, lake Chala.
Distance 11 km hiking time 6 to 7 hours this day lunch box takes place:
Day three this is resting day or acclimatization day no need to wake up early a bit late cause staying same place/ camp Horombo, but short hike to
4100 Amsl zebra rock for acclimatization; climb higher sleep low.
Day four ascending from Horombo to kibo hut 4720 Amsl through moorland and alpine desert gradualy also this day lunch box takes place ,
distance 9 km hiking time 5 to 6 hours pole pole, slowly slowly to alow the body to acclimatize. Then early dinner to prepare for summit start hiking
midnight the guide wil breaf , reach summit
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sun rise time and quickly pictures to start loosing altitude.
Day 5 after summit as usual quick rest and park your stuff ready to descend cause more hiker reach to kibo from Horombo so they need to get room
from those who done the summit distance 9 km hiking time 3 hours to Horombo.
Day 6 last day hiking from Horombo back to rain forest through to Marangu gate 1873m. Distance 19 km hiking time 6 to 8 hours then sign out and
drive back to the hotel.
5 days Marangu route we are taking the same schedule to 6 days but we break one day of resting or acclimatization Day so hiking alt the way to base
camp this is good for experienced people from altitude and those who are fit. The rest days is as 6 days done this is how 5 days works at Marangu
route:
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