Marangu Route Adventure

7 days—Ascend to the peak of the Kilimanjaro mountain on the Marangu route. This six-day or five day hike, on what is sometimes called the Coca-Cola route.

$1490-2760 USD

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Safari summary

The Marangu route is the original Kilimanjaro route. It's the only route where you don't camp, but instead stay in communal A-frame huts. It's not a tough route, but it has a low success rate because you're not given much time to acclimatise. The Marangu Route is the classic trail for Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing, often called the Coca-Cola route. Unlike other trails, it offers communal huts for staying rather than camping.Although the route is relatively easy and has few steep climbs, it's known for a lower success rate due to limited acclimatization time. Its popularity remains, providing a unique experience as one of the oldest Kilimanjaro Routes and the convenience of purchasing a Coke along the way.

About this tour

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

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Walking safari—with armed guard
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
International flights
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Laundry
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

KILIMANJARO AIRPORT

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be picked up and transferred to Kizumba House or similar overnight.

Kizumba House.

ARUSHA | MARANGU GATE

Kilimanjaro

Leave Kizumba house at about 7:30 a.m. and drive to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro. Do the necessary paperwork at the park gate, such as registrations. Begin hiking at about 10:30 a.m. Hike through the rainforest from the park gate to Mandara Hut, which takes about 4 hours. Stop halfway for lunch. Reach the Mandara Huts at about 2 or 3 p.m. Unpack, rest, and have some tea or coffee. Dinner is served during the early evening, at about 7 p.m.

Mandara Hut

MANDARA HUT | HOROMBO HUT

Kilimanjaro

Wake up for breakfast (approx. 7:30 a.m.) and pack for the next leg. Break camp at about 8:30 am and hike to Horombo Hut. This leg should take 5 to 6 hrs. You travel through lower-heath land with small shrubs being the main vegetation. Stop halfway for lunch. Views of Mawenzi are amazing. The summit of Kibo can be seen from Horombo Huts. Arrive at Horombo Huts at about 3 p.m. Rest, unpack, and prepare for dinner. Bathrooms are available with running water.

Horombo Hut

HOROMBO HUT | KIBO HUT

Kilimanjaro

Wake up for breakfast as usual (if you wake before sun-up, you can get some great photos of the sunrise). Pack and begin the hike to Kibo Huts. The first half of the day’s hike traverses the upper heath land, while the second half crosses the vast saddle that connects Mawenzi and Kibo.

Kibo Hut

KIBO HUT | SUMMIT | HOROMBO HUT

Kilimanjaro

Wake up at around midnight to a light breakfast, and prepare for the summit ascent. This part of the hike is carried out in the early morning before dawn so that the climbers reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise. Leave at about 1:00 a.m. and reach Gilman’s Point at about 7:00 a.m. The climbers are met with views of the crater from Gilman’s Point because it is on the Crater Rim. Another 2 hours of hiking brings the climber to UhuruPeak at about 8:30 a.m.

Horombo Hut.

HOROMBO HUT | MARANGU GATE

Kilimanjaro

Wake up, pack, and descend to Mandara Huts. Have your lunch there and continue to the park gate, where you will be met by your transport back to Arusha. You should reach the park gate around 2 or 3 p.m. You will now drive back to Arusha for a long overdue hot shower, Overnight in Kizumba House. It is recommended to tip guides and porters. This is highly appreciated at the end of their trip. Tips can be given to the main guide at Kizumba House.

Kizumba House.

MOSHI | KILIMANJARO AIRPORT

Depart for the airport or other destinations in Tanzania or Kenya. Zanzibar is a great trip to take after a hard climb. Other trips around tourist city of Arusha region can be arranged at a reasonable price.

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