Five days Marangu route

5 days—Kilimanjaro climbing

$1600-1620 USD

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Safari summary

Discover the thrill of ascending Mount Kilimanjaro through the renowned Marangu Route, affectionately known as the Coca Cola route, blending convenience and challenge seamlessly. This route is celebrated for its shorter duration and permanent sleep huts, ensuring both comfort and excitement throughout your trekking adventure.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	July, August, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
Laundry
Private vehicle and driver

Itinerary

Marangu Gate to Mandara Huts

camp

Mandara Huts to Horombo Huts

Leaving the rainforest behind, we ascend through the open moorlands towards the Horombo encampment. The views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks are simply stunning. Look out for unique flora such as giant lobelias and grounsels as we gain altitude. You may start to feel the effects of the altitude, so it’s important to stay hydrated and take it slow. Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft Distance: 12km/7.5mi Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Heathland Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

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Horombo Huts to Kibo Huts

Today, we pass the last watering point and trek onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Vegetation becomes sparse, giving way to an otherworldly “moonscape.” We’ll spend the night at Kibo Hut, preparing ourselves mentally and physically for the summit push. Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft Distance: 9km/5.5mi Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinne

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Kibo Hut to Summit, then to Horomb

n the early hours of the morning, we embark on the final ascent to the summit. The terrain is steep and challenging, but the reward at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, is unparalleled. After soaking in the panoramic views, we descend back to Kibo Hut for a well-deserved rest before continuing down to Horombo encampment. Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft (up) / Down to 3700m/12,200ft Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

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Horombo Huts to Marangu Gate, then

Our final descent takes us through moorland and lush forests back to the Marangu Gate. The terrain may be muddy, so gaiters and trekking poles will come in handy. Once at the gate, a vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in Moshi, where you can relish in the memories of your epic adventure on Kilimanjaro. Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft Distance: 20km/12.5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Forest Meals: Breakfast

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