Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro

7 days—Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Adventure

$2145-2250 USD

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Safari summary

Embark on an incredible journey to the Roof of Africa via the Marangu Route, Mount Kilimanjaro’s most popular and comfortable trail. Known as the "Coca-Cola Route," this path offers cozy hut accommodations and a gradual ascent through lush rainforests, scenic moorlands, and alpine deserts. Perfect for those seeking a well-supported and scenic climb to Africa's highest peak

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

Bird watching—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Private vehicle and driver
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Pick up from airport

Kilimanjaro

On this day, you will be picked up from either the Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport. You will then drive to Njiro legacy Hotel. Once you arrive and settle in, your guide will brief you on the hike, and what to expect day by day as well as check if you have all the necessary gear for the hike.

Njiro Legacy

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Kilimanjaro

Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut After breakfast and briefing, you'll drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 2 hours), register, and commence the climb. You'll walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, you'll look for towering Eucalyptus trees, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys.

Mandara Hut

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

You will leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. The views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. You'll look for giant lobelias and groundsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude. Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft. Distance: 12km/7.5 mi. Hiking Time: 5-6 hours. Habitat: Heathland.

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut (3720m)

Kilimanjaro

At Horombo Hut, you will spend the day allowing your body to acclimate to high altitude. You will have the option of doing a day hike to Mawenzi Hut (4600m) for further acclimatization with your guide. Breakfast and dinner will be at the hut and lunch will either be packed or at the hut depending on your preference for the day.

Horombo Hut

Horombo to Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Ascending, you'll now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with the upper heathland but then disappears into a “moonscape”. You'll have dinner, rest, and prepare for the summit climb. Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft. Distance: 9km/5.5 mi. Hiking Time: 5-6 hours. Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Kibo Hut

Kibo Hut Summit/ Summit to Kibo Hut

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), you'll commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point located on the crater rim. Continuing, you will now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. From here you'll descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing to the Horombo encampment. The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights.

Kibo Hut

Horombo Hut to Trailhead

After breakfast, a steady descent takes you down through the moorland to the Mandara Hut. You'll continue descending through the lush forest path to the national park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to Arusha/Moshi or airports in these regions. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. Should you stay in Arusha or Moshi, a transfer back to the airport is available for you on the next day.

Njiro Legacy

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