Kilimanjaro Climbing
6 day Marangu Route (6Days, 5Night)
$2400-2450 USD
pp
Safari summary
Marangu or “Coca-Cola” route is the most popular of the available kilimanjaro routes today. It is the only route where overnight stays are in huts. This makes Marangu a good option for hiking during the rainy season. The route takes its start at the south-east of Mt Kilimanjaro. The ride there takes about 5.5 hours. The Kilimanjaro "Coca-Cola" route features a well-trodden trail running through all the climate zones - from tropical rainforest to eternal ice, and will also will treat you to scenic African landscapes. Being the most popular and the least expensive, the route may be crowded in July-September and December - March. A 6-day option is strongly recommended over the 5-day one for better acclimatization.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | None | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Private vehicle and driver
- Spa treatments
- Visas
Itinerary
Arrival
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet an kilisherpas Travel representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.
Marangu Gate to Mandara hut
Kilimanjaro
Arusha - Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut Your climbing guide and a climbing support team will meet you at your hotel for a quick briefing, then you will drive to Kilimanjaro Park's Eastern Gate: Marangu, which lies at 1,860m/6102f. After finalizing the climbing permits registration with the rescue and search services, you will be ready to start your climb to Mandara Hut (2,700m/8858f). We highly recommend bringing a raincoat. Upon arriving at Mandara Hut, you will find lunch prepared
Huts
Mandara hut to horombo hut
Kilimanjaro
Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut This day's trek is a moderate hike towards the second high-altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12204f). When you reach the camp, you will be treated to views of two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi. Several hours after lunch you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Kibo Hut with a 200-meter (656-foot) gain in altitude, and then hike back down to Horombo Hut where dinner will be prepared for you.
Huts
Acclimatizetion Day at Horombo but
Kilimanjaro
Horombo Hut After breakfast, you will go on an acclimatization hike towards Kibo Hut and back to the camp. Then, after lunch, you have the opportunity to walk around the surrounding area, take pictures of Mawenzi Volcano or just sleep before the upcoming trek to Kibo Hut. To enhance your acclimatization transition, the team will spend this night at the very same altitude at Horombo Hut camp.
Huts
Horombo hut to kibo hut
Kilimanjaro
Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut On this day, right after breakfast, the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,700m/15419f). The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to preserve your strength for the climbing to kilimanjaro summit. When you reach the camp you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink lots of water.
Huts
Ascent from summit and Decent down
Kilimanjaro
Uhuru peak - Horombo Hut Your group will depart at night from Kibo Hut (4,700m/15419f) and begin the trek to Kilimanjaro's summit: Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19340f). For the final summit hike, the guide will monitor their physical well-being, as well as provide encouragement and motivation for the final ascent. Then you will return to Kibo Camp and after a two-hour rest, continue your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m/12205f).
Huts
Descent from Horombo to Gate
Kilimanjaro
Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park's exit: Marangu Gate (1,860m/6102f). After your descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates and provide you with a transfer back to your hotel.
Hotel
Depature
Arusha Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport. PLEASE NOTE:Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.
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