Six days Marangu route Tours

6 days—The Marangu route is one of the most popular routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Climbing Kilimanjaro's Marangu typically takes 5-6 day

$1400-1650 USD

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Safari summary

The Marangu route is one of the most popular routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. It is also known as the "Coca-Cola" route because it is considered to be the easiest and most comfortable route, with accommodations in huts along the way. It is also the only route that offers sleeping huts, which makes it a good choice for climbers who do not want to camp. The route is usually completed in 5-6 days, with 5 days being the minimum recommended time for acclimatization purposes.

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

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Park fees
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara hut

Kilimanjaro

Marangu Gate (1,860m) to Mandara Hut (2,700m) After breakfast, you will drive to the Marangu Gate to complete the necessary registration formalities before starting your trek. The trail starts in dense rainforest and ascends through the vegetation zones to Mandara Hut, where you will spend the night.

huts

Day 2: Mandara hut to Horombo

Kilimanjaro

Mandara Hut (2,700m) to Horombo Hut (3,720m) Today, the trail passes through heathland and moorland, with stunning views of the Maasai Steppe and Mount Meru. You will spend the night at Horombo Hut.

huts

Day 3: Horombo hut

Kilimanjaro

Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut (3,720m) Today is a rest day to help your body adjust to the altitude. You can take a short hike to the nearby Zebra Rocks or relax at the hut and enjoy the panoramic views.

huts

Day 4: Horombo hut to Kibo hut

Kilimanjaro

Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Kibo Hut (4,703m) Today, the trail ascends through the alpine desert to Kibo Hut, where you will spend the night. You will have an early dinner and go to bed early in preparation for the summit attempt.

hut

Day 5: Kibo hut -Summit to Horombo

Kilimanjaro

Summit Attempt – Kibo Hut (4,703m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) to Horombo Hut (3,720m) You will start the summit attempt at midnight, climbing through the steep scree and snow to Gilman's Point (5,681m) on the crater rim. From there, you will continue along the rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After taking in the views and celebrating your achievement, you will descend back to Horombo Hut for the night.

huts

Day 6: Horombo hut to Marangu gate

Kilimanjaro

Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Marangu Gate (1,860m) Today is the final descent back to the Marangu Gate, where you will receive your summit certificate and transfer back to your hotel.

lodge

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