Day 1: Marangu Gate (6000 ft) -- Mandara Hut (9,000 ft)
Marangu Gate (6000 ft) -- Mandara Hut (9,000 ft)
Hiking time: 4 hours
5500ft to 9000ft
Habitat: Montane forest / Rain forest
After breakfast and briefing, drive to Marangu Gate (about 45 minutes). After registration at the park gate, begin hiking through rainforest from the park gate (6000 ft) to Mandara Hut (9000 ft). This will take about 3 to 4 hours. There is a stop top half way for lunch. Reach Mandara Huts early afternoon. After a short tour at Mandara, you will have an evening meal and stay overnight at the hut. (FIB)
Day 2: Mandara Hut (9,000 ft) — Horombo Huts (12,000 ft)
Mandara Hut (9,000 ft) — Horombo Huts (12,000 ft)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Habitat: Heath land
After breakfast and packing, leave camp and hike to Horombo Huts (12,000 ft). This section should take around 5 to 6 hrs. You will travel through lower heath land with small shrubs being the main vegetation. There is a stop half way for lunch. Views of Mawenzi are amazing, The summit of Kibo can be seen from Horombo Huts. Arrive Horombo Huts mid to late afternoon. Bathrooms are available with cold running water at Horombo Huts. Dinner and overnight at hut, (FIB)
Day 3: Horombo Huts to Marangu gate/ Moshi
Descending from Horombo to the Marangu Gate
After breakfast, pack up gear and descend to Mandara Huts for lunch. Continue on to the park gate and return to Moshi late in the afternoon and overnight. (BL)
- National parks gate fee.
- Hut or camping fees.
- All 3 meals a day while on Safari.
- Two nights Accommodations in Moshi bed and breakfast, double or triple occupancy.
- Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides for safari.
- Rescue fees.(required by national park)
- First aid kit.
- Cooking equipment, and eating utensils.
Exclusion Details
- Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- International and internal flight
- Tips(guides and porters) – recommended.
- Extra activities.
Other Details
Mount Kilimanjaro
3 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE
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 at every camp site with solar lights and comfortable beds.
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