The Marangu Route is one of the most well-known and frequently taken routes to the top of Africa's highest mountain, which is reached by trekking Mount Kilimanjaro. Because of its relative accessibility and popularity, the Marangu Route—often referred to as the "Coca-Cola Route"—is the only one on Kilimanjaro where climbers spend the night in huts rather than tents. This makes it the go-to option for anyone who want to climb in greater comfort.The Marangu Route normally takes 5–6 days to complete, while more experienced hikers can do it in 4 days. The longer length increases the likelihood of successfully reaching the top by allowing for better acclimatization.Trekking the Marangu Route combines the difficulty of climbing Africa's highest peak with breathtaking natural beauty, making it an unforgettable and fulfilling experience. Although the journey calls for perseverance, physical health, and appropriate planning, reaching Uhuru Peak and feeling accomplished makes it an experience that will never be forgotten.
***The cost of the package might be subject to alterations according to changes in foreign currency exchange rate.***
Accommodation
Breakfast
Airport Transfer
Stay Included
Sightseeing
Dinner
Lunch
Transfers
Safari
CityTour
Travel Tickets
Entry Tickets
Mountain Trekking fees.
Mountain hut fees.
Allowance for Mountain crew (guides, porters, and chef).
Mountain rescue fee.
Transport to, and from the mountain.
Private toilet during the Mountain trekking.
English speaking Mountain guides.
Porters, and Chef.
Enough drinking water throughout the trip.
Lunch boxes where applicable.
International airfare & Visa fees
Airport transfers
Accommodation in Moshi before, and after the trek
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
All items of a personal nature e.g., telephones
Personal trekking gears
Tipping and gratuities to Mountain Crew
Travel insurance
After breakfast and a short tour briefing from the guide, we will depart to Marangu gate of Kilimanjaro National Park (it is a 01hr30 drive from Arusha to the Marangu Gate). Upon registering with park authorities, our climb will officially commence with a four-hour walk to the Mandala encampment. We will pass through a thick rainforest will officially commence with a four-hour walk to the Mandala encampment. We will pass through a thick rainforest zone, where there is a high chance of rain in the afternoon. We will spend the night at Mandala Hut (2,750m), an attractive collection of buildings. Bathrooms are available with running water. Accommodation on full board basis.
Today we will continue our ascent through the forest for a short time, before reaching the heather and moorland zone at roughly 3,000m (approximately a six-hour walk). Enjoy stunning views of the mountain peaks at this altitude. We will spend the night at Horombo Hut (3,720m), which lies in a valley surrounded by giant lobelia and groundsel, flora which are characteristic of this semi-alpine zone. Bathrooms are available with running water. Accommodation on full board basis.
Continues past the final watering point, and ascends onto the sale of Kilimanjaro, between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi.
The vegetation thins out as we enter the desert-line alpine zone (approximately 4,000m) and, once we cross the saddle, Kibo peak comes into view. The saddle is an alpine desert that resembles a lunar landscape. Be careful to notice signs of altitude sickness. This seven- hour walk will be taken at a slow pace. We will landscape. Be careful to notice signs of altitude sickness. This seven-hour walk will be taken at a slow pace. We will spend the night at Kibo Hut (4,703m), a comfortable stone construction (no running water at Kibo Hut). This semi-desert zone receives an annual
rainfall of under 250mm; the ground often freezes at night, but ground temperatures soar to above 30 degrees Celsius by day. Few plants other than lichens and grasses survive in these conditions. Accommodation on full board basis.
Shortly after midnight, we will commence our climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro, since it is easier to climb the scree slope to Gillman’s Point (5,861m) on the crater rim when it is frozen and an early start for the six-hour hike improves our chances of reaching the summit in time for sunrise. From Gilman’s Point, it is a further two-hour round trip long the crater’s edge to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. From the summit, it is downhill all the way to Horombo Hut where we will spend our last night on the mountain. Accommodation on full board basis.
Today’s descent continues past the Mandala encampment to the bottom of the mountain, where each hiker will receive a well-earned certificate. From here, you will be transferred to Moshi for overnight at your hotel.
