Marangu Route

6-Day Marangu Route (Sharing /Joining) Climbing on Kilimanjaro

$1000-1250 USD

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Safari summary

Join us for an unforgettable 6-Days adventure on the Marangu route, famously known as the Coca-Cola route, where you'll embark on an enriching journey with fellow trekkers or opt for a solo experience. This route is renowned for its comfortable huts at various campsites, offering shelter and protection, especially during the rainy season. With stops at Mandara hut, Kibo hut, and Horombo hut, you'll find rest and rejuvenation amidst the breathtaking scenery of Kilimanjaro.
Our 6-day joining Marangu route is carefully designed to prioritize your acclimatization, ensuring a safer ascent to the summit of Uhuru Peak compared to the 5-day option or other routes. Our experienced Kilimanjaro climbing tour guides from Rede Tours and Safaris will be with you every step of the way, providing expert guidance and support.
During the trek, you'll traverse from lush rainforests to alpine forests, encountering the challenges of altitude while soaking in the awe-inspiring beauty of the mountain landscape. Our guides are equipped with essential climbing gear, including oxygen bottles, a first aid box, painkillers, and other amenities, to ensure your safety and comfort throughout the journey.
Join us on this remarkable expedition, where you'll not only conquer the summit but also create cherished memories and forge lifelong connections with fellow adventurers. Get ready to experience the magic of Kilimanjaro like never before with Rede Tours and Safaris .

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Park fees
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival in Marangu

Kilimanjaro

The first day of the climb involves a relatively easy hike through the rainforest. The trail is well-maintained and mostly uphill, with occasional flat sections. It takes around 4-6 hours to reach Mandara Hut, which is situated at an altitude of 2,700 meters (8,858 feet). The hut provides basic accommodation facilities such as bunk beds and communal dining areas.

Campsite

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Kilimanjaro

5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climbing start with an early breakfast and after a transfer to Marangu gate ready for setting your foot for the Marangu route our journey starts from the lush green rainforest whereby you will have ya physical challenge but also a chance to spot flora and fauna. • Meals-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner • Trekking Time : 5 - 7 Hours • Distance covered : 12 Km • Elevation: 2,700 meters (8,858 feet) to 3,720 meters (12,200 feet)

Campsite

Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

A day here provides an opportunity for you to acclimatize step by step to the altitude, Information show that an acclimatization day effectively doubles the chance of succession to reach the summit, thus the time is well spent! The day is not precisely wasted as there is several walks you can take just in the locality of the hut, • Elevation -3,700 m to 4,700 m • Distance covered-10kms (6-8 hours)

Campsite

Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

The scenery becomes rocky and rough as you leave Kibo, with bizarre alpine plants and massive groundsels. The 5-7 hour trail skirts Mawenzi Peak, passes the Last Water Point, and crosses a lunar landscape to the Saddle, offering fantastic views before reaching Kibo H• Meals -Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Elevation -4,700 m to 5,895 m then 5,895 m to 3,700 m • Distance covered -9.5km (7 hours) • Accommodation -Kibo Hut

Campsite

Uhuru peak

Kilimanjaro

Early morning start, climbing in darkness up frozen scree slopes with torchlight. After 2 hours, reach Hans Meyer’s Cave. The hardest stretch follows, reaching Joanna’s Notch on the crater rim in 3 hours. Scramble to Gillman’s Point (5,685m) for sunrise over Mawenzi. Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,896m) if energy allows. Descent retraces to Horombo Hut (approx. 3 hours). Overnight at Horombo Hut with meals provided. • Elevation -3,700 m to 1,700 m • Distance covered- 22kms(12-1515 hours)

Campsite

Uhuru Peak and Descent

Kilimanjaro

The last day of these marangu route climb, pace quickens as you continue your triumphant way back down across alpine meadow and past Mandara Hut through the rainforest to Marangu Gate where you board the vehicle for the journey back to Moshi. • Meals -Breakfast and Lunch • Distance covered -20kms(8 hours)

Return to Marangu Gate

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