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Per PersonThe Marangu Route, also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is the most popular route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is considered one of the easiest routes, providing comfortable hut accommodations and stunning views.
Included and Excluded
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation before and after the trek
- Park fees
- Hut accommodations
- All meals on the mountain
- Professional guides, porters, and cook
- Rescue fees
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for guides, porters, and cook
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Meet your guide for a briefing on the climb, equipment check, and final preparations. Enjoy dinner and rest in anticipation of the trek.
Start the day with a drive from Moshi or Arusha to Marangu Gate (1,870m). Complete registration formalities and begin your trek through the dense rainforest. The trail gradually ascends, offering sightings of Colobus monkeys and a variety of bird species. Arrive at Mandara Hut (2,720m) for dinner and overnight stay in A-frame huts. Hiking time: 5-6 hours Distance: 8 km Habitat: Rainforest
After breakfast, trek through the last section of rainforest, entering the moorland zone. The trail offers stunning views of the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. You will pass through heathers and giant groundsels before reaching Horombo Hut (3,720m). Dinner and overnight stay at the hut. Hiking time: 6-8 hours Distance: 12 km Habitat: Moorland
Spend the day at Horombo Hut for acclimatization. Take a short hike to Zebra Rocks (4,000m) to improve altitude adaptation. Return to Horombo Hut for lunch, rest, and further acclimatization. Enjoy the scenic views and prepare for the next day's trek. Hiking time: 4-5 hours (optional hike) Distance: 5 km (optional hike)
Continue your ascent through the alpine desert. The landscape becomes more barren and rocky as you approach Kibo Hut (4,700m). Conserve your energy and stay hydrated. Upon arrival, have an early dinner and rest as the summit attempt begins at midnight. Hiking time: 6-8 hours Distance: 10 km Habitat: Alpine Desert
Start the final ascent at midnight to reach Gilman's Point (5,685m) on the crater rim. Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the summit, descend to Kibo Hut for a short rest and meal before continuing down to Horombo Hut for overnight. Hiking time: 10-15 hours Distance: 22 km Habitat: Arctic
Start the final ascent at midnight to reach Gilman's Point (5,685m) on the crater rim. Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the summit, descend to Kibo Hut for a short rest and meal before continuing down to Horombo Hut for overnight. Hiking time: 10-15 hours Distance: 22 km Habitat: Arctic
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