Northern Circuit -> Mount Kilimanjaro -> Marangu Route

Marangu Route

Marangu is the easiest route to take to climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa with its two main summits: Mawenzi at 5149m, and the glaciated Kibo, 5896m.

The Marangu route takes you at a through several different habitat zones. From summit rock and glaciers, screes,boulder fields, afro-alpine moorland to forests and cultivated foothills.

To reach Uhuru Peak from Kibo Hut a very early start is usual since the scree is much easier to climb when frozen. Views from the crater rim at dawn can be amazing.

Walking poles are useful when crossing scree to the summit.

You will sleep in comfortable huts where you will require a sleeping bag.

An extra day for acclimatisation can be spent at Horombo Hut

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Accommodation

Horombo Hut more info ->

 Horombo hut is at 3,720 meters. Here the vegetation changes from rain forest to rugged alpine terrain. You can see the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi drawing closer.

Mandara Hut more info ->

 Mandara Hut (at 2,700 meters) is the first overnight stop if you climb Kilimanjaro via the Marangu route. It is found at the edge of the rain-forest, where it changes to open moorland.

Mawenzi Hut more info ->

 Crossing the Saddle a gentle easterly walk leads to Mawenzi Hut (at 4600m). This hut is below the west face and has water 1hr away.