Duration

6 Days 5 Nights

Country

Tanzania, United Republic of

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6 Day Marangu Route

Marangu Route, commonly known as the Coca Cola route is more popular because it can be done in fewer days and has permanent sleep huts at the campsites.

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Overview

The Marangu route is one of the most popular routes for trekking Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. Overall, it offers a manageable yet still challenging trek, with the added comfort of hut accommodation along the way. Its a great option for those looking to experience the thrill of summiting the roof of Africa.

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Day 1
DAY 1: MARANGU GATE – MANDARA HUTS: 8.3KM /5MI
Elevation: 1905m/6250ft to 2723m/8934ft
Departing from Moshi, a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.
Day 2
DAY 2: MANDARA HUTS – HOROMBO HUTS: 12.5KM/7.8MI
Elevation: 2723m/8934ft to 3721m/12,208ft

After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, through heathland, looking for giant lobelias and groundsels. Continue up into open moorlands where small shrubs are the main vegetation. Stop halfway for lunch, to enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Arrive at the Horombo Huts late afternoon beneath the spectacular Kibo Summit viewpoint. Temperatures begin to drop.
Day 3
DAY 3: HOROMBO HUTS
You can spend a full day and a second night at Horombo. On this day, you can either rest at the huts or take a stroll up to the Mawenzi base camp then return to the Horombo Huts. This extra day will help your acclimatization, and further your understanding of the mountains weather and altitude. After your pause, you will continue up to the Kibo Huts on your fourth day for your midnight start to the summit.
Day 4
DAY 4: HOROMBO HUTS- KIBO HUTS: 10.5KM/6MI
Elevation: 3721m/12,208ft to 4714m/15,466ft

After breakfast, we continue on through the dwindling heathland that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. Here while we stop for lunch, and later when you cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will be starting in just a few hours.
Day 5
DAY 5: KIBO HUTS – SUMMIT: 6.25KM /3.9 MI UP– HOROMBO HUTS: 15.75KM /9MI DOWN
Elevation: 4714m/15,466ft to 5895m/19,341ft
Descent to 3721m/12,208ft
Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
We continue our way to the summit in a switchback formation through trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion, we ascend through heavy scree and possibly snow towards Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.
Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!
After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.
Day 6
DAY 6: HOROMBO HUTS – MARANGU GATE – MOSHI: 20KM/12.5MI
Elevation: 3721m/12,208 to 1905m/6250ft

After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mandara Huts for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return back to the Marangu Park Gate and receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 45 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner, and celebrations!!

Cost Info

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INCLUDED IN TREKKING PACKAGE:

Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide
Proper Ration of Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)
Pre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)
Airport Transfers
Meals according to the itinerary
Drinking water and Full Board Meals
All National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT
Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
Gate Transfers
Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder
Portable Private Toilet and Porter
Quality Imported Equipment

Price excludes

EXCLUDED FROM TREKKING PACKAGE:

Flights
Visa fees
Travel or Medical Insurance is required.
Medication
Tips for porters and mountain crew (20% Industry Standard Recommended)
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
Additional lodge nights if early decent from the mountain

from $1,980.00

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6 Day Marangu Route

Overview

Overview

Itinerary

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Day 1

DAY 1: MARANGU GATE – MANDARA HUTS: 8.3KM /5MI

Day 2

DAY 2: MANDARA HUTS – HOROMBO HUTS: 12.5KM/7.8MI

Day 3

DAY 3: HOROMBO HUTS

Day 4

DAY 4: HOROMBO HUTS- KIBO HUTS: 10.5KM/6MI

Day 5

DAY 5: KIBO HUTS – SUMMIT: 6.25KM /3.9 MI UP– HOROMBO HUTS: 15.75KM /9MI DOWN

Day 6

DAY 6: HOROMBO HUTS – MARANGU GATE – MOSHI: 20KM/12.5MI

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