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.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.
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)
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)
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)
1: Two ways Airport Transport.
2:Two night hotel Accommodation
3: All the park fees with its 18%VAT
4:Three meals per days and its drinking water while on Mountain (Breakfast, Lunch and dinner)
5:Fair Salary for the Porters, Cook and Guide.
6:High Quality 4 inches sleeping mattress
7:Purse Oximeter to check your Oxygen and heart rate.
8:Oxygen cylinder
9: Portable flushable toilet
10:personal summit certificate stamped and signed by National park and your guide.
1:Your hiking personal gear
2:Tips for the porters, Cook and Guide
3:Visa
4:International and Domestic flight
5: Laundry services
6:Lunch and Dinner while in Hotel
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