Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu

7Days Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Climbing Route

$2300-2900 USD

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Safari summary

The Marangu Route, known as the "Coca-Cola Route," is the most popular and accessible way to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Ideal for those with moderate trekking experience, this route is widely favored due to its well-established paths, stunning views, and the comfort of mountain huts equipped with solar-powered lights.
Over the course of 5 days on the Marangu Route, trekkers journey through a variety of climate zones, from lush rainforest to alpine desert, making each day's hike uniquely captivating. While the route can be busier during peak seasons, the breathtaking scenery and the challenge of the climb keep the experience rewarding and engaging.
A key highlight of the Marangu Route is the trek from Gillman’s Point to Uhuru Peak, where climbers walk along the crater rim, passing close to the magnificent glaciers and ice cliffs that dominate the summit. The sunrise over Mawenzi Peak is a truly unforgettable sight, offering panoramic views that make the climb worthwhile.
Join us at Moonlight Tours Expedition for an adventure of a lifetime, as we guide you on the Marangu Route, leading you to the roof of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arrive at JRO/ Arusha

Kilimanjaro

Arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport, Meet and assist at the airport and after going through Immigration, Baggage Claim and Customs, Transfer to Arusha Serena Hotel for overnight at on Bed and Breakfast basis. We will gather in the evening for a pre-climbing briefing and climbing equipment check. We will also confirm that you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance as well.

Arusha Serena Hotel

Mandara Hut

Kilimanjaro

The buildings here are similar to Mandara Hut, but total capacity is one hundred and twenty persons. Water is piped from the stream behind the huts. There are platform toilets south east of the main hut, about eighty metres down the slope and flush toilets have been built within the complex of small huts. Sunrises and sunsets here are often spectacular and the site is close to the glaciated dome of Kibo. There is a real sense of being above the clouds here. It takes about 4–6 hours walk.

Mandara Hut

Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

The first part of the walk is a steep ascent through the forest, but the path soon opens out into grassy moorland and in clear weather, there are good views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. We climb steadily through the moorland zone, containing giant heathers and occasional stands of groundsel, to eventually reach the hut complex at Horombo (3,720 m.). The buildings here are similar to Mandara Hut, but total capacity is one hundred and twenty persons. Water is piped from the stream behind the huts.

Horombo Hut

Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro

We climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The terrain changes to scree and there is a palpable sense of high altitude wilderness. We usually reach Kibo Hut (4,700 m.) at the bottom of the crater wall by midday. Kibo is a stone-built block house with a small dining area and a number of dormitory rooms leading off a main corridor. There are bunk beds and mattresses for about sixty people.

Kibo Hut

Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

We will start our ascent by torchlight at about 1:00am, aiming to be up at Gillman’s Point by sunrise. The initial climb is steep over loose volcanic scree, but there are some well-graded zig–zags and a slow but steady pace will have us up to Gillman’s six hours. We will rest there and spend some time taking in the sunrise. For those feeling strong can make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m.), passing close to the spectacular glaciers area.

Horombo Hut

Marangu Park Gate – Back to Arusha

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, a steady descent takes you down through moorland to Mandara Hut (8,900 ft). We then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Marangu (6,000 ft) where are transferred to Arusha Serena Hotel to overnight on Bed and Breakfast basis.

Arusha Serena Hotel

Departure day

After breakfast Moonlight Tours Expedition Team can organize a private departure transfer on request to Arusha Airport or to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home or flying to Zanzibar Island.

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