Marangu Route Six Days

6 days—Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

$1650-1750 USD

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Safari summary

The Marangu Route is considered the most straightforward and, therefore, popular, of routes, and is traditionally known as the “Tourist Route” or “Coca-Cola Route”. Consequently, it is the only one that has mountain huts to sleep in, serving the proverbial Coca Cola along the way. Bear in mind, however, that huts are basic, shared with other trekkers, and facilities are far from luxurious. It takes five days minimum to ascend, albeit on a more gradual collection of contours. You can also choose to do an extended, six day version of the trek, allowing an additional day for acclimatisation and greatly increasing the success rate of the trek.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, July, August, September, October, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking
Cycling | mountain biking—with professional guide

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,830m/6,000ft) to Mandara Huts (2,700m/ 8,900ft) Elevation Gain: 870 metres / 2,900 feet Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours Habitat: Rainforest After breakfast, you’ll get picked up from your hostel/hotel in Moshi and driven to the starting point at Marangu Gate (approximately 45 mins). After registration, you will begin your journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro using a well-maintained trail through Montane Forest.

Mandara Hut

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Day 2: Mandara Huts (2,700m/8,900ft) to Horombo Huts (3,720m/12,200ft) Elevation Gain: 1,020 metres/ 3,300 feet Hiking Time: 6 to 8 hours Habitat: Moorland On your second day, you’ll embark on a hike which traverses a slightly steeper trail to Horombo Hut. The trail passes through more of Montane Forest before transitioning into the moorland vegetation zone, where you’ll find rolling alpine meadows dotted with giant heather trees.

Horombo Hut

Staying At Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Day 3: Horombo Huts (3,720m) - Acclimatization Day An extra day at Horombo Hut provides an opportunity to acclimatize and increase your chances of making it to the summit. There are a number of walks within the vicinity of the huts which are strongly recommended to further help with the process of acclimatizing to the altitude. The most popular hike is to the Mawenzi Saddle, passing the Zebra Rocks along the way. Remember to drink enough water and move slowly (pole, pole).

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Day 4: Horombo Huts (3,720m/12,200ft) to Kibo Huts (4,700m/ 15,400ft) Elevation Gain: 980 metres / 3,200 feet Hiking Time: 6 to 8 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Wake up early to catch the sunrise and get some great photos! After a full breakfast, you will then continue to trek at a slow pace through the heathland, which quickly turns into an almost lunar-like landscape as you enter the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo.

Kibo Hut

Kibo Hut to Summit

Kilimanjaro

Day 5: SUMMIT DAY! - Kibo Huts (4,700m/ 15,400ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/ 19,340ft) to Horombo Huts (3,720m/12,200ft) Elevation Gain: 1,195 metres / 3,940 feet Elevation Loss: 2,175 metres / 7,140 feet Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours to Uhuru Peak; 7 to 8 hours to Horombo Huts Habitat: Arctic conditions This is where the going gets really tough! Just before midnight, you will venture into the night and begin your final ascent to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut to the Gate

Kilimanjaro

Day 6: Horombo Huts (3,720m) to Marangu Gate (1,830m/6,000ft) Elevation Loss: 1,890 metres / 6,200 feet Hiking Time: 5 to 7 hours Habitat: Rainforest After eating breakfast, you will begin the easiest part of your adventure on Mount Kilimanjaro via scenic pathrough the forest to Marangu Gate. Successful hikers who made it to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak will be awarded their certificates at the gate. Then it’s time to drive back to your hotel to enjoy a shower.

Kilimanjaro White House

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