Tour Overview
The Marangu Route is one of the most popular and well-established routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, also known as the “Coca-Cola” route. Unlike other routes, this one offers hut accommodations rather than camping, making it a preferred option for many trekkers. Over 6 days, you will journey through diverse landscapes, from lush rainforest to alpine desert, before finally reaching the snow-capped Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters, the highest point in Africa.
Tour Highlights:
– Experience diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests to barren alpine deserts.
– Stay in comfortable mountain huts along the Marangu Route.
– Acclimatization day to increase summit success.
– Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895 meters.
– Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s stunning peaks and glaciers.
Tour Itinerary
- Elevation: 1,870m to 2,720m
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Rainforest
After an early breakfast and a briefing, you'll drive from Moshi to the Marangu Gate (1,870m). Once at the gate, you'll complete registration formalities before starting your trek through the lush rainforest to Mandara Hut. Along the way, you may spot wildlife like blue monkeys and colobus monkeys. Upon arrival at Mandara Hut (2,720m), relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Optional hike to Maundi Crater for a panoramic view of Northern Tanzania.
Overnight: Mandara Hut
Meals: Lunch & Dinner included
- Elevation: 2,720m to 3,720m
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Heathland
After breakfast, you will leave the rainforest behind and enter the heather and moorland zone. The trek to Horombo Hut is moderate but scenic, with beautiful views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. You’ll start to feel the effects of the altitude, so take it slow to allow for proper acclimatization.
Overnight: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Elevation: 3,720m
- Optional Hike: 3,720m to 4,000m
- Habitat: Heathland
This day is dedicated to acclimatization, increasing your chances of reaching the summit. You can rest or take a short hike to Zebra Rocks (4,000m) for better acclimatization. This will help you adjust to the altitude and prepare for the next leg of the trek.
Overnight: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Elevation: 3,720m to 4,703m
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Today’s trek leads through a lunar-like landscape as you enter the alpine desert zone. You’ll cross the Saddle, a barren plain between Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks. The distance is long but the gradient is manageable. You’ll arrive at Kibo Hut (4,703m) in the afternoon, where you will rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.
Overnight: Kibo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Elevation: 4,703m to 5,895m (Summit) then down to 3,720m
- Hiking Time: 13-15 hours
- Habitat: Arctic/Alpine Desert
You’ll wake up around midnight for a hot drink before starting the final ascent. The first stage of the trek is steep, and you’ll reach Gilman’s Point (5,685m) at the crater rim just before dawn. From there, it’s a gradual climb to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. You’ll take photos, admire the view, and then begin the descent back to Horombo Hut, passing by Kibo Hut.
Overnight: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Elevation: 3,720m to 1,870m
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Rainforest
After breakfast, you'll descend through the heather and moorland zone back to Mandara Hut and continue down through the rainforest to Marangu Gate. At the gate, you'll receive your certificates for successfully summiting Kilimanjaro. You'll then be driven back to Moshi for a well-deserved rest or celebration.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
These inclusions and exclusions provide a comprehensive overview of what’s covered and what’s not in a trekking package.
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| No. of Pax | Price per Person |
| 1 Pax | $ 2175 |
| 2 – 4 Pax | $ 1950 |
| 5 – 7 Pax | $ 1825 |
| 8 – 10 Pax | $ 1650 |
| 11+ Pax | $ 1550 |
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