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Transfer to Green Mountain hotel and have a comprehensive briefing and equipment check with your climbing manager and your guide. Overnight at Green Mountain hotel"},{"title":"Arusha to Marangu gate \u2013 Mandara Hut","content":"After registering at the Kilimanjaro National Park gate you\u2019ll take your first step toward your goal \u2013 the roof of Africa. You\u2019ll be hiking through the montane forest, a lush, biodiverse zone, and home to the endemic flower Impatiens Kilimajari. Keep an eye out for blue and colobus monkeys and listen to the birdsong, the avifauna here is prolific. You may even catch a glimpse of Hartlaub\u2019s Turaco, a stunning brightly coloured resident. After reaching Mandara Hut you could take a walk over to the Maundi crater or just relax and enjoy the scenery."},{"title":"Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut Shira Camp","content":"Today your hike will take you out of the forest and into the heathland where giant heathers grow, and as you climb higher, into the moorland. Here you\u2019ll see two of the most unusual plants on Kilimanjaro, the fairy-tale like giant groundsel and the giant lobelias. You\u2019ll also have your first views of the peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo, that\u2019s the really big one that you\u2019ll be scaling in a few days."},{"title":"Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut","content":"No need to pack your bags today as you\u2019ll stay a second night at Horombo. Your guide will take you on an acclimatization walk to Zebra rocks and the base of Mawenzi peak where you\u2019ll have glorious views of Kibo looming over the saddle. The rest of the day be spent at camp where you can put your feet up and catch up on some rest."},{"title":"Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut","content":"Today you\u2019ll trek up into the barren high-altitude desert, crossing the boulder strewn saddle that connects Kibo and Mawenzi. You may be lucky and see a buzzard or even a lammergeyer soaring on the thermals above.\r\n\r\nAfter reaching the camp the rest of the day is devoted to preparing for your summit bid \u2013 preparing your kit, eating, and resting."},{"title":"Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak Summit to Horombo Hut","content":"The push for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak! You will be woken at around 11:30pm to make a start just after midnight. This is where your grit and determination will be called upon but your reward is possibly the most amazing sunrise you\u2019ll ever see on the horizon behind Mawenzi.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ll probably be around Gilman\u2019s Point (5685m) at this time so it\u2019s time for a much-needed breather before walking around the top of the crater rim, passing Stella Point and finally reaching Uhuru. Take some time to enjoy the views of the crater and glaciers then you\u2019ll retrace your steps back to Kibo for breakfast and a rest. You\u2019ll then descend back down to Horombo hut which will feel oxygen rich after the summit and a long night\u2019s sleep."},{"title":"Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate","content":"Our last day on the mountain will start after breakfast and thanking your crew its time to head back down to the forest stopping for lunch at Mandara Hut and then on to Marangu gate. Your guide will arrange your certificates and our driver will meet you to transfer you to your hotel for a long hot shower and a celebration."},{"title":"Departure","content":"If your time in Africa ends today our transfer team will drive, you back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure. If you have booked with us a safari or a few days to dissolve into the pristine sandy beaches and tropical waters of Zanzibar, we will be there to help you comfortably transition from your climb into your next Tanzanian adventure."}],"faqs":[{"title":"How Difficult is the Marangu Route?","content":"This route is attempted by many novice hikers every year as it offers comfortable hut accommodations, as opposed to other routes that require you to sleep in mountain tents. Many people attest that this route is less difficult compared to other hikes to the top of Kilimanjaro. It is a common misconception for trekkers to perceive a 5-day hike to be easier than a 6-day hike. However, the 5-day options can be very difficult as it does not allow for much time to acclimate to the altitude. The 6-day option is much easier, but a good level of fitness is still required.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0"},{"title":"What is the distance of the Marangu Route and how many days does it take to complete?","content":"The exact distance on the Marangu Route is 82km or 50 miles. The shortest number of days required for the Marangu Route is 5 days, however, when you take into consideration the arrival and departure days, it is 9-10 days. As the Marangu Route is the shortest route on the mountain, it is best to complete the journey over 6 days to increase your chances of success."},{"title":"What is the Maragu Route Summit Success Rate?","content":"As it is one of the shortest routes on the mountain, the Marangu Route has the lowest summit success rates. This is mainly because of the unprofessional local tour guides who take groups up the mountain on the shorter 5-day hike. Because of this, the 5-day average success rate is 50%! We advise our hikers with this in mind, so we only take the 6-day option which increases the success rate to over 90%!"},{"title":"What scenery will I see on the Marangu Route?","content":"The Marangu route ascends through the rainforest, moorlands, and alpine areas before ending in the glacial zone. This trek is very beautiful and is the only route that allows you to descend the same way you ascended."},{"title":"What is the best time to journey through the Marangu Route?","content":"Between July and September is the\u00a0best time to climb Kilimanjaro. The weather is the most stable during this period and encountering rain is less likely. Since it is close to the equator, it is possible to climb the mountain at any time during the year. Be cautious, April and May are the wettest months, so this period is best avoided."}],"is_featured":false,"trip_reviews":{"reviews":[],"average":0,"count":0},"featured_image":{},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/krakowexplore.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip\/334","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/krakowexplore.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/krakowexplore.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/trip"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krakowexplore.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krakowexplore.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=334"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/krakowexplore.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip\/334\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/krakowexplore.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=334"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"destination","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krakowexplore.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination?post=334"},{"taxonomy":"activities","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krakowexplore.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activities?post=334"},{"taxonomy":"trip_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krakowexplore.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip_types?post=334"},{"taxonomy":"difficulty","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krakowexplore.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/difficulty?post=334"},{"taxonomy":"trip_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krakowexplore.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip_tag?post=334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}