4-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Ascent

Code: KMAS
4 Days 3 Nights
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  • 4-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Ascent

Description

This 4-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Ascent gets you to the roof of Africa in only four climbing days. We understand that you could be limited by availability and you are fit and curated this climb to ensure you also have an adventure in the limited days you can have.

Also known as the Coca-Cola route, the Marangu Route offers the friendliest trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, with comfortable nights in the huts situated along the camps up the route. On a 4-day adventure, It is the tourists’ preference since it is referred to as the easiest route. It is also easy on the track since the trail is the same on your way up and down. We will travel to Tanzania a day before and spend the night at a hotel to have enough time to rest before we start the trek. This trek also features a longer start when we have energy and balancing the other days.

The hike starts at Marangu Gate and proceeds through the Horombo, and Kibo huts. Finally, it goes to Uhuru Peak before going down the same points. Prepare your spirit, and let’s elevate it together on the mountain. Lets climb Africa!

Below are the highlights of our 4-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Ascent;

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Kencom (Along City Hall Way – Opposite the entrance of International House)
DEPARTURE TIME Please arrive by 7:30 AM for a Strict departure at 8:00 AM.
Arrival Time Back to Nairobi Approximately 4:00 PM.
STATS
Approximate Distance 68 Km
Time 5 Days
Maximum Elevation 19,341ft
Difficulty Requires healthy and fit hikers. Hiking experience is required.
INCLUDED
Guide Meals
Accommodation in Bandas Transportation, and more.
NOT INCLUDED
Hiking equipment
Guides & Porters gratuity

Learn more inclusions here.

What to Wear/Carry


We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear. Knowing that the weather keeps changing in the mountains is also vital. Therefore, it is about adding and removing layers as you move. Below is a minified gear checklist for this hike;

A pair of fleece-lined hand gloves Hiking pants/summit pants
Rain poncho Headlamp/head torch
Fleece-lined Jacket & warm/woolen sweater Water bladder
Balaclava Day pack
3-4 T-shirts Porter’s bag (max 15kgs)
Cap or sunhat Sleeping bag
Sturdy hiking boot Sunscreen or petroleum jelly
Leg gaiters Sunglasses
4 pairs (1 thick) socks Toiletries
Sandals or Crocs Other items e.g. power bank

Ticket & Booking 5-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Ascent


  Residents (KES) Non-Residents (USD)
Shared Transport 64,000 1,550
Self-Drive N/A N/A
Reservation 15,000 150

Residents: Use the booking panel for tickets (recommended). We allow a booking fee as described in the table above and you can also request for more flexible payment terms. You shall clear the balance 5 days before departure. Pay your booking fee using these payment details.

Non-Residents: We allow a booking fee as described in the table above, and you can clear the balance before departure. Click Here to Pay in USD.

Note:

If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure.

Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.

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Trip Route


Nairobi-(via Namanga Border)-Moshi

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Itinerary

1

Departure & Travel Day

Meeting point: City Hall Way (Kencom) opposite International House Entrance, CBD.

  • Leave Nairobi at 8:00 a.m.
  • Have packed lunch for the day.
  • Proceed to Moshi Town and Spend the night there.
  • Assess the hiking gear and get assistance if anything needs to be hired.
  • Relax, and have dinner, sleep for a start next day.
2

Hike Day 1

On this day, the hike will be mainly under a jungle of rainforests. You might come across black and white colobus monkeys. The hike will then proceed through a montane forest and then touch the moorland zone. Open vegetation such as giant lobelia can be spotted during this trek. The huts to sleep are like wooden dormitories to serve your night. We will;

      • Take breakfast at the hotel.
      • Take about an hour drive to Marangu Gate (1830m) & Register.
      • Start the trek to Horombo Hut (3690m) at 7:30 a.m.
      • You will have packed lunch or lunch will be served along the way.
      • This day will attract an elevation gain of 1860m.
      • The hiking distance is approximately 19km.
3

Hike Day 2

On this day, the hike will be through a heather region and then touch the alpine desert. We will;

      • Rise up and take breakfast.
      • Start the trek to Kibo Hut (4695m) at 8.00 a.m.
      • You will have packed lunch or lunch will be served along the way.
      • Take early dinner and hydrate more in preparation for the early rise to the summit.
      • This day will have an elevation gain of 1005m.
      • The hiking distance is approximately 9km.
4

Hike Day 3

On this day, the hike will be more tough as we hit the high altitudes. It will involve the trek along the alpine desert, across the Rebmann & Ratzel glaciers to Stella Point. This must be a slow trek as each one observes their wellness with the support of our guides to hit the about an hour or 1.5 hour final trek to Uhuru Peak. We will;

      • Wake up to light breakfast at 12.00 a.m.
      • Start a 6km trek to Uhuru Peak (5895m).
      • Savor the summit moment.
      • Start a 15km descent to Horombo Hut (3690m).
      • Pass by Kibo Hut for brunch.
      • Proceed to Horombo Hut where we will spend the night.
      • This day will attract an elevation gain of 1200m and a loss of 2205m.
      • The hiking distance is approximately 21km.
5

Hike Day 4

On this day, we will be exiting the mountain, happy to have done our best. We will;

      • Rise up and take breakfast.
      • Start the trek to Marangu Gate (1830m) at 8.00 a.m.
      • You will have packed lunch or lunch will be served along the way.
      • This day will have an elevation loss of 1860m.
      • The hiking distance is approximately 19km
      • Have the items handover moment and issue certificates.
      • Pick a vehicle to Moshi for refreshments and sleep in the hotel awaiting departure the next day.
6

Return Day

On this day, we will;

      • Rise up and take breakfast.
      • Start the journey home.

Location

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