Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route

Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

Marangu Route

Popular as the “tourist route”, Marangu Route approaches from the south of Mount Kilimanjaro and descends through the same route during Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Famous as “Coca-cola” Route, Kilimanjaro Marangu Route is the only route that offers hut accommodations. Mandara huts, Horombo huts, and Kibo huts are the best halt places for the climbers. Its gradual slope offers a steady and comfortable walk. It is the busiest and easiest route for the summit. The success rate is 65% because of less acclimatization time and unpreparedness of hikers. With the right Kilimanjaro Gear List articulated by Tanzania Safari Kenya you will never miss any gear required for your Kilimanjaro Climb.
Marangu Route is one of the shortest routes of Mount Kilimanjaro and takes 5 to 6 days to reach at Uhuru peak. It is recommended to take 6 days for a successful summit, due to poor acclimatization. With our Kilimanjaro Guides your success rate to climb the mountain significantly increases.
The most common Kilimanjaro Faq’s is about the accommodation on the mountain. You can take rest at Mandara Hut, Horombo hut, and Kibo hut during the trekking.

Marangu Route Climate

The Marangu route starts through the fertile rainforest and you may feel the humid temperature at the beginning. The heath and moorland region or zone gives you a bit of drizzle of rain or snow. The summit attempt is made from Barafu in the early morning hours, often during the full moon day. This is the coldest and windiest section of your climb.
However, the sun comes up soon and the rest of the layers will be cleared early. The route experiences 2 seasons. Wet and dry, during the wet season the rainfall can be steadily heavy every day and this makes the terrain the mountain bit difficult. However, during the dry season, you will be able to submit the Kilimanjaro with ease. The climate you experience here is similar to the Machame route 6 days itinerary.

Kili Climb Marangu Route Itineraries

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5 Days/4 night

5 Days Marangu Route

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6 Days / 5 Nights

6 Days Marangu Route

How Difficult Is Marangu Route?

Marangu route is the easiest route among all the Kilimanjaro routes. The only difficult path in the Marangu route is, there is no proper time for acclimatization. The 5 days Marangu route will not allow you to sleep in the lower elevation. Hence, it is recommended to have an extra day for proper acclimatization and have a successful summit.

How Long Is Marangu Route?

The total distance of the Marangu route is approximately 58 km from gate to gate. Here you can find the Day-wise kilometer calculation from the gate to the top.

What Is The Success Rate Of The Marangu Route?

Marangu route has a very low success rate which is 60% to 70%. However, if you have an additional day for proper acclimatization, the Marangu Route Success Rate will be 80%.

How Marangu Route Huts Are?

The huts of the Marangu route are Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut, and Kibo hut. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut.



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