Marangu route which is also known as the coca cola route due to its flatness like except on the summit night which is steep with switch-back/ Zigzag trail up. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every camp site with solar lights and comfortable beds.
The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow.
There are 90 beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts and 130 beds at Horombo Hut. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts. Mens’ and ladies’ latrines are available at the camps but are very basic.
All climbing groups, often from several countries around the world, share meals in dining huts providing a jovial and energetic atmosphere.
This route is usually done in 5 days (shortest route to the summit) but can be done in 6 days for better acclimatization. The extra day can be spent resting at Horombo or climbing to a rock point with Zebra stripes colors, for acclimatization and best view of Kibo Mt at the viewpoint.
Pre-trek Briefing : Pre-trek Briefing
If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.
Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive atleast one
day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend in having a pre-trek briefing. Our guides will also review your equipment and advice you rent any equipment which is needed.
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate Headquarter (about 1.5 hour), register, have lunch as you wait the porters to wigh the luggages and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara hut. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya Lake Chala and Jipe. In the rainforest, look for towering trees, bird life, Tree Hyrax, Colobus and blue monkeys.
Elevation: 1879m/6100ft to 2720m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Activities : Trekking
You leave the glades of the Montane Forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo Hut. Views of Mawenzi and the top of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.
Elevation: 2720m/8875ft to 3720m/12,200ft
Distance: 11km/7 mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Activities : Trekking
Rest day at Horombo Hut with optional hike to Zebra rock point 4000masl for Acclimatization, and a little further to view point if clear for an amazing Kibo sighting.
Elevation: 3720m/12,200ft
Distance: 2km/1.2mi
Hiking Time: 1.5 hours up 30min down
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Activities : Trekking
Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper
heathland but then disappears into Alpine desert, if clear view of both Kibo and Mawenzi is Stunning. At evening Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.
Elevation: 3720m/12,200ft to 4720m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Activities : Trekking
Very early in the morning (midnight around 12 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree/sand or snow up to Gilman’s point 5689masl located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak 5895masl via Stella Point 5756masl, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn and the sunrise. From here we descend, stopping for brunch/lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo Hut.
Elevation: 4720m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 6-8 hours down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Activities : Trekking
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be nice to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
Our vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour)6km or Arusha if you have a Safari option.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast
Activities : Trekking
Payment Terms : Deposit Payment
Deposit is 10% of the total booking amount.
Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges), this is non-refundable.
Once you make the advance payment you will receive a booking confirmation
Payment Terms : Balance Payment
Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment, or with cash on arrival.
Bank payment can be done 20 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).
Card Payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 10 days prior).
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charge); this is non-refundable.
Cash can be paid on arrival (USD printed in or after the year).
Cancellation Policy : 8 days +
No Cancellation
Cancellation Policy : 0 to 7 Days
50% of the total tour price will be charged as cancellation fees.
Trek can be postponed to any new date without any extra cost at any point in time.
The 5% surcharge paid for either or both advance and balance payments is non-refundable in case of cancellation of the trek.
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