Six days Marangu Route
6 days—This 6-day Kilimanjaro hike starts and ends in Moshi to ascend the seven summit routes at 5,895 meters, the highest African peak in the world.
$1200-3400 USD
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Safari summary
This 6 days Kilimanjaro climb via Marangu route starts and ends in Moshi Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa (5,895 meters/19,341 feet) and the world's highest free-standing mountain. The Marangu Route, famous for its hut accommodations, will be your path to the summit. The most affordable price is from $1200 to $3400 per climber; this price depends on accommodation services. The best time to climb Kilimanjaro is during the warmest and driest times of the year, from December to mid-March and mid-June to the end of October. However, although these are considered to be the best times to climb the mountain in terms of weather, they are also the busiest months.
This 6 days Marangu route known as the "Coca-Cola" route, is the oldest and most established route on Kilimanjaro. It stands out because it provides sleeping huts with dormitory-style accommodations, unlike other routes that require camping. The huts include 60 bunk beds at Mandara and Kibo huts and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. While mattresses and pillows are supplied, climbers need to bring their own sleeping bags. The huts also feature communal dining halls and basic washrooms, with amenities ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut.
The 6-day Marangu route on Kilimanjaro average success rate is 94%, making it one of the most successful routes on the mountain. This higher success rate can be attributed to the route's relatively gradual ascent profile and the availability of hut accommodations throughout the trek. The Marangu route allows for better acclimatization and offers a higher level of comfort compared to camping options, contributing to its increased success rate. Climbers on the Marangu route have a greater chance of reaching the summit while enjoying the added comfort of hut accommodations along the way.
The best Kilimanjaro Highlights
1. Summit Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the seven summits of the world, reaches an impressive elevation of 19,340 feet.
2. Follow expert African guides, full of knowledge of the mountain and its environment.
3. Marangu is the only route that offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style accommodations.
4. Enhance your expedition with Signature Camping, where you'll enjoy spacious tents, deluxe comfort, delectable meals, and more, adding an extra layer of luxury and relaxation to your Kilimanjaro adventure.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | January, February, June, July, August, September, October, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Park fees
Itinerary
Day 1: Marangu gate to Mandara hut
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. 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, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
Day 2: Mandara to Horombo hut
You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.
Day 3: Horombo hut to Mawezi turn
• Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,160 ft to 12,205 ft • Distance: 10 km • Hiking Time: 3-5 hours • Habitat: Heath This extra day is used for acclimatization. We hike towards or all the way to Mawenzi Hut and back. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi.
Day 4: Horombo hut to Kibo hut
• Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft • Distance: 10 km • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours • Habitat: Alpine Desert Today we climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach our campsite which sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once at camp we rest, enjoy an early dinner and prepare for summit day.
Day 5: Kibo to Uhuru to horombo hut
• Elevation (ft.): 15,430 ft. to 19,341 ft. to 12,205 ft. • Distance: 22 km • Hiking Time: 10-13 hours We wake in the middle of the night and begin the final push to reach the Roof of Africa. The trail to Gilman’s Point is very steep and the ascent will be slow and steady. From Gilman’s, it is a traverse along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak. We stay at the summit for a short time, to take photos and enjoy the views, before retracing our steps to all the way back to Horombo Hut.
Day 6: Horombo to Marangu to Moshi
• Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft • Distance: 20 km • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours • Habitat: Rain Forest A long trek is in store for today, however it is mostly downhill. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu Gate we pick up our certificate that proves our achievement and catch our vehicle transfer to hotel in Moshi.
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