5 Days Coca Cola Route

5 Days Kilimanjaro Expedition

$1400-1500 USD

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Safari summary

We recommend 6 days for better acclimatization, although you can use 5 days. The extra day can be spent resting at Horombo or climbing the small peak of Mawenzi.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Itinerary

Day 1

Kilimanjaro

Day 1 : Mandara Hut (2,740m) – Horombo Hut (3700m) – (9,000ft to 12,100ft) After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Marangu village and proceed to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register at Kilimanjaro National Park Authority offices and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara hut located at 9,000 ft / 2,740 m. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania.

Day 2

Day 2 : Marangu gate (1700m) – Mandara Hut 2740m – (5,500ft to 9,000ft) In the morning around 8:30 a.m after breakfast starting trekking to Horombo hut. After about 1 hour, you will leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo hut. The view of Kibo summit and Mawenzi are both stunning and shinning in clear days. In most cases giant lobelias and grounsels are found on your way. Horombo hut is a point were most of the climbers uses it for acclimatization whereby they spend an extra day. Spending an extra day give a wide change for successful summit the roof of Africa.

Day 3

Kilimanjaro

Day 3 : Horombo Hut (3700m) – Kibo Hut (4700m) – (12,100ft to 15,400ft) In the morning after breakfast the trek will take us to the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heartland but then disappears into desert like structure. At Kibo you will have your dinner, take a nap and at the middle of the night around 23:30 hour prepare for summit climb.

Day 4

Day 4 : Kibo Hut (4,750m/15,580ft) to Summit (5,895m/19,340ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) Elevation Gain: 1,145 meters, 3,760 feet Elevation Loss: 2,175 meters, 7,140 feet Around midnight, awake for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. The hike begins with a demanding five hour hike to Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. Although this is considered to be the easiest of the three crater ascent paths, it is still extremely difficult. The first major rest stop, William’s Point, lies at 5000 meters and is approximately a two hour hike Kibo Hut. Continue on for thirty minutes before beginning the rocky switchbacks that will continue to Gillman’s Point (5,681 meters). The hike from Gilman’s to Uhuru Peak is a gradual climb and as far as hikes go, not very difficult. The altitude, however, makes the hike long and tiring. The crater rim hike takes approximately two hours. Upon reaching Uhuru, take photos of your guide and group at the peak before beginning the descent to Horombo Hut. On the way down from the summit, you will see all of the magnificent views you could not see on the way up. Stop for a short break and snacks at Kibo Hut before continuing on to Horombo Hut. Reach Horombo Hut in the afternoon and enjoy your last night on the mountain.

Day 5

Kilimanjaro

Day 5 : Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) Elevation Loss: 1,920 meters, 6,295 feet After breakfast, finish the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate. Your last hike on Kilimanjaro is a beautiful one, passing through Kilimanjaro’s cloud forest. Watch your step during the descent, as the trail can be slippery. Our vehicles will be waiting at Marangu Gate to take you back to Moshi. INCLUDED IN PRICE PACKAGE Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi. 2 nights of accommodation at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate Park entry fees, Camping fees Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees 18% VAT on tour fees & services 4 Season mountain tents Double layered Sleeping Mats Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek Hot water for washing Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO) Government taxes Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter Emergency first-aid kit NOT INCLUDED Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb. Travel insurance Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 70 for the entire trek. Flights Laundry (Available at hotel) Personal items and toiletries Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber): + Guides: $20/day/guide + Cook: $15/day + Porter: $10/day/porter

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