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7 Days 6 Nights Trekking Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
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Tour Overview
The Marangu Route, often called the "Coca-Cola route," is the oldest path up Mount Kilimanjaro and one of the most popular ones. Opting for the Marangu route, you will repeat the very first successful Kilimanjaro summit by Hans Meyer that took place in 1889. The trail lies inside Kilimanjaro National Park, traversing all climatic zones of the mountain from tropical forest to alpine desert. Uniquely, it is the only route that offers dormitory-style huts for overnight stays. Considering the Marangu Route? It's a good pick for climbing Kilimanjaro during the rainy seasons: from mid-March to late May, and from late October to late December because the huts will keep you dry and comfortable. The Marangu route is available in 5- and 6-day variations, with the second one being significantly less difficult.
During our 10 years of operating Kilimanjaro climbs, we’ve collected lots of data on every route regarding summit success rates. We believe those numbers to be fairly accurate. Below you can see the summit success rates on our Marangu route expeditions:
Marangu 5-day itinerary – Uhuru Peak: 83.8%; Crater Rim: 88.0%
Marangu 6-day itinerary – Uhuru Peak: 86.6%; Crater Rim: 93.14%
Note that the Marangu route 6-day itinerary has a higher summit success rate than its 5-day variation. Overall, the Marangu route itineraries have a lower summit success rate compared to routes such as Lemosho 7-day or Machame 7-day. This is due to the steeper acclimatization profile. While Marangu 6 is generally suitable for reasonably fit beginners, the 5-day variation is recommended only for experienced high-altitude trekkers or travelers with good prior acclimatization.
Note that the summit success rates for the Marangu route that we showed you are likely to be higher than those of most other operators. We attribute that fact to our talented and very experienced Kilimanjaro guides, extremely well-equipped expeditions, and detailed protocols for dealing with symptoms of altitude sickness – the main reason why hikers might fail to reach the peak during the summit night. Kisangara Tours Travel has the most extensive oxygen tank inventory in the region, full-sized and carefully assembled medical kits on every hike, and rigorous medical check-ups twice a day. All those factors ensure that you have the best chances of successfully acclimating to the altitude and reaching Uhuru Peak.
Tour Highlights
- This is a mid-range camping tour.
- On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 7 people per group.
- If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 7 people to run.
- You can request changes to this tour.
- The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Activities and Transportation
- Getting around: hiking or trekking on foot
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
Itinerary
- Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet Kisangara Tours Travel representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb. Private tour packages include shared airport transfers for your group. Extra charges will apply for additional individual transfers. To avoid extra costs, sync your group's arrival and departure times.
This will be your first day at this altitude, so it is strongly recommended you heed the following instructions from this point on: Drink over 4 liters of bottled water daily (little by little, frequently); To help alleviate symptoms of altitude sickness, consider using a preventive measure like a high-altitude aid medicine. Many mountain climbers take such pills in the morning, before they begin their ascent, to reduce discomfort associated with altitude sickness. Our managers will provide more specific details together with your travel itinerary. We recommend consulting your doctor prior to the trip to discuss any potential allergies or health concerns. At night you may experience discomfort associated with acclimatization to the high altitude: because of a reduction in your breathing pattern at night, your body gets less oxygen than during the day. Taking altitude into account, you may therefore start feeling sick and experience a headache. Pay attention to your own body and tell your guide if you start feeling any symptoms of altitude sickness.
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: Mid-Range camping
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Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness.
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: Mid-Range camping
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Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking Water (Except for spirits/liquor)
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: Mid-Range camping
-
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Don't forget that 90% of all accidents occur during the descent, including most broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails.
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: Mid-Range Camping
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Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro (Uhuru Peak)
- Accommodation: Mid-Range Camping
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Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
- Main Destination: Either Moshi Town or Arusha City
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
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Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking Water (Other Drinks not included)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.