Marangu Route Trekking Mt Kilimanjaro, Climbing Kilimanjaro Marangu route

The tourist route, an easy walk as far as the Kibo Hut. The lower sections provide fine forest and moorland walking. The lunar landscape of the Saddle leads to the Kibo Hut; above this tedious scree leads to the crater rim. All huts on the route are manned and in radio contact with the Park Headquarters at Marangu. Just above the Park Gate the western route through the forest provides a longer, more difficult but beautiful walk along narrow paths beside streams. There is often no water at Kibo Hut and it either has to be carried from last water or melted from snow or ice if this is available. During peak periods the huts are sometimes overfull because of groups altering itineraries or for other reasons. At these times all facilities will be severely overstrained.

Note: The path in the forest is often realigned on account of erosion. Above Mandara hut the main path has been realigned and now passes closer to Maundi Crater - a worthwhile viewpoint.

Transport: Open Roof Safari Cruisers >> Duration: 6 days >> Departs: Alternate days

This is a six days mount kilimanjaro climb, beginning from loitokitok, to rongai, mawenzi,kibo through to marangu

Day 1. .After breakfast, climb starts through pine forest where we see Columbus monkeys. The walk takes 4 hours to reach Sekimba campsite at the edge of forest, we take lunch in between. Overnight in tents.

Day 2. We start the morning walking through the moorland heading for the 2nd cave (3300m) where you will be take your lunch. After lunch you proceed to Kikelelwa cave for dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 3. After breakfast we continue towards the Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4330m). Lunch on the way. From the Tarn Hut, you will enjoy a magnificent view towards Kibo your final target. overnight in tents.

Day 4. After your last good rest before the summit ascend, you will hike to school hut (4750m) where you will have dinner and rest in the hut.

Day 5. After a short night and hot drink, the final ascend starts at about 1.30am. The paths leads through a steep screed steeper before getting to Gilman’s Point (5685m)where we see magnificent ice fields. After a short break, we proceed along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5895m) reaching at about 9.00 am. After a summit photo, we descend to Kibo Hut for lunch and drop to Horombo Hut (3720m) for the night.

Day 6. The final leg, which takes 6 hours, heads to Marangu gate (1800m), Where, you will be awarded your certificate.