MARANGU ROUTE
Marangu route is also known as "Coca-Cola route" and it is only one that has hut accommodation instead tents like all other routes. It is the shortest route so you have to be careful to take enough time for acclimatization.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival at airport, transfer by our team to hotel in Arusha, briefing, checking of gear
Expedition day 1: Marangu Gate (1840 m / 6036 ft) – Mandara Hut (2800 m / 9186 ft )
Distance / Altitude: 9 km, 805 m
Time: 3-5 h
Expedition day 2: Mandara Hut (2800 m / 9186 ft) – Horombo Hut (3720 m / 12204 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 13 km, 1000 m
Time: 5-6 h
Expedition day 3: Horombo Hut (3720 m / 12204 ft) – Zebra rocks (4020 m / 13188 ft) - Horombo Hut (3720 m / 12204 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 4 km, 400 m
Time: 3 h
Expedition day 4: Horombo Hut (3720 m / 12204 ft) – Kibo Hut (4700 m / 15419 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 13 km, 1000 m
Time: 5-6 h
Expedition day 5: Kibo Hut (4700 m / 15419 ft) – Uhuru Peak (5895 m / 19340 ft) – Horombo Hut (3720 m / 12204 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 4 km up, 14 km down, 1200 m up, 3175 m down
Time: 12-14 h
Expedition day 6: Horombo Hut (3720 m / 12204 ft) – Marangu Gate (1840 m / 6036 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 18 km, 1880 m down
Time: 5-7 h
