Kilimanjaro

There are several routes that lead to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Marangu Route Commonly called the Coca-Cola Route Marangu is by far the most popular route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Typical duration is either 5 or 6 days depending upon whether you elect to spend an extra day for acclimatisation to the altitude. This is the only route that offers huts versus tents. Day 1: Marangu Gate (1980m) - Mandara hut (2700m). Hiking time: 5 hours Day 2: Mandara hut (2700) - Horombo hut (3720m). Hiking time: 6 hours Day 3: Horombo hut (3720m) - Acclimatisation day (if necessary) Day 4: Horombo hut (3720m) - Kibo hut (4700m). Hiking time: 6 hours Day 5: Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m). Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru - 6 hours to descend to Horombo Day 6: Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m). Hiking time: 6 hours Machame Route Some call this the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro. Where accommodation on the Marangu route is in huts, the Machame route offers strictly tents only This...more

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