Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain and the highest free-standing mountain in the world at 5,895m (19,341ft). The Marangu Route on Mt. Kilimanjaro is the oldest route on the mountain. This is the most popular and easiest way to the summit. This Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Tour trail has huts along its route with all the basic necessities. No technical skills are required for this five day trek.
What to bring for 6 Days Marangu Route Safari
A) Waterproof hiking boots,
B) Rain suit, sleeping bags,
C) Flashlights,
D) Sunglasses balaclava,
E) Hand gloves,
F) Night shoes
G) Large plastic bags -essential for wetness in case of rain
The Marangu route on Kilimanjaro is not only the oldest route on Kilimanjaro, but also the most comfortable if compared with the other routes. While still and adventure trek the comfort level is higher due to fixed hikers class huts found on this route alone. The distances covered each day, with the exception of the summit day of your climb from Kibo huts to Uhuru peak via Gillman’s Point, is also shorter than the other hiking itineraries.
Three permanent hut installations accommodate hikers on this route. The huts are communal, and each bunk has a sponge mattress and pillow. Solar panels installed at the huts providing light for the evening. There are 60 beds at the Mandara and Kibo hut and 120 beds at the Horombo hut. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts (Mandara and Horombo) and basic latrines at the last hut (Kibo). All climbing groups on the Marangu route share breakfast and evening meals in a dining hut adding a great atmosphere. The Marangu route can be done in a minimum 5 days, but is recommended to be used as a six day route for more acclimatization. Due to the comfort up to base camp at Kibo huts, this route is also known as the Coca-Cola route.
Why choose the Marangu route?
This route is the most comfortable route, compared to the other route option, as you will not be sleeping in tents. Solar panels that provide light in the evening and with limited phone charging abilities. Bathrooms with running water are available at the two lower huts, Mandara and Horombo huts, and basic latrines at the last Kibo hut.
Why not to consider the Marangu route?
Ascent & descent routes are the same. Longest and most challenging summit attempt.
What is the Marangu route success rate for hiking on Kilimanjaro?
Official statistics are not available from the Kilimanjaro national park, but the success rate will depend on the days that you spend on this route. This route can be done in 5 days, but the only positive about doing it in 5 days will be that you will pay less for your Kilimanjaro adventure. The 5 day Marangu route on average will prove a medium success rate for hiking on Kilimanjaro. We highly recommend, and in fact only promote the 6 day Marangu route, increasing your chances of success to medium high.
No route on Kilimanjaro will guarantee you reaching the summit, but is that not the reason why you want to climb Kilimanjaro? You want to challenge yourself, with the reward being worth so much more at the end.
With our years of experience and logistical systems in place, we offer our clients a 100% chance of reaching the summit, helping you prepare for your adventure from mental and physical aspect.
Anybody with average fitness levels, the right equipment and armed with knowledge of what lies ahead will stand a good chance of successfully summitting Kilimanjaro and no prior experience is required due to it not being a technical climb at all. Unfortunately though, altitude affects each person differently, irrespective of age, gender and fitness levels and the fear of ‘will I get sick?” plagues all of us before the time. Only when on the mountain will you know if your body is able to adapt physiologically to the decreasing oxygen levels in the air and decreasing atmospheric pressure.
Kilimanjaro Guides and Porters
Once on the Mountain, your well equipped guides and porters, will rank second only to your mental determination, in terms of important factors contributing to a successful summit attempt. For the duration of your Kilimanjaro trek, your guide will be your advisor, he will lead you to the summit, and he will bring down safely again. It will be important that you work closely with him and take note of his advice.
Remarks
When arranging for your international air tickets, note that it is usually cheaper to disembark at Nairobi in Kenya. You then take a shuttle bus to Arusha at a cost of US$ 30.
This shuttle bus leaves at 0800 and 1400 hrs daily from either Nairobi or Arusha. The drive takes 5 hours. If you wish to make use of this option, please indicate so.
Overview
Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain and the highest free-standing mountain in the world at 5,895m (19,341ft). The Marangu Route on Mt. Kilimanjaro is the oldest route on the mountain. This is the most popular and easiest way to the summit. This Kilimanjaro Tour trail has huts along its route with all the basic necessities. No technical skills are required for this five day trek.
