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Departure date: Every Friday

The group joining itinerary for Marangu Route is a best choice for the group wish to use the easiest route on Kilimanjaro Mountain and that is why the route is called the Coca-Cola” route, the oldest and the most well established route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations in lieu of camping. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut.

Kilimanjaro Climbing - Marangu Route 6 Days Itinerary

The Marangu route, also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is the oldest, most well established route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations in lieu of camping. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut.

Departure & Return Location

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) (Google Map)

Departure Time

8:30am After breakfast

What to Expect

The Marangu route, also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is the oldest, most well established route on Kilimanjaro.

This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations in lieu of camping.

There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut.

Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required.

The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut.

Pamoja Kilimanjaro & Safari team will make sure your dream become reality

Itinerary

Day 1Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
Distance: 8 km/5 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest

We depart Kili Wonder Hotel or Keys Hotel in Moshi to Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.

Day 2Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft
Distance: 12 km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Heath

We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Day 3Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge to Horombo Hut

Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,400 ft
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Heath

This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Horombo Hut.

Day 4Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

Day 5Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
Distance: 19km
Hiking Time: 7-9 hours
Habitat: Arctic

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
Distance: 21 km/12 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest

On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rain-forest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

Kilimanjaro Treking Group Joining Price Comparison

Price shown are per climber	2-4 Climbers	5-8 Climbers	9+ Climbers
Machame Route 7 days	$1825	$1745	$1700
Marangu Route 6 days	$1600	$1555	$1500
Lemosho Route 7 days	$1925	$1825	$1800
Rongai Route 7 days	$1855	$1775	$1700

TOTAL PRICE INCLUDE

Oxygen Cylinder
Medically qualified guides
Twice a day medical health checkup, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope.
Backpackers accommodations (Camping sites) before & after the climb, bed & breakfast basis, double occupancy
Orientation meeting in Moshi and gear check as well.
Pick up and drop off to the Airport (Private transfers)
Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees.
Government tax (18% VAT ON TOUR FEE AND SERVICE)
Mountain climbing certificate
Team Kilimanjaro rescue fees
Fear Wages for the mountain crew as approved by Kilimanjaro national park Authority, and Kilimanjaro Association of Tour operator (KIATO)
3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs. of your personal gear.
4-season mountain tents, double occupancy.
Mess tent, tables, chairs and trekking poles.
All meals while on the climb + evening tea with popcorn or peanuts.
As much treated water you can drink while climbing.
Hot water for washing up daily.

PRICE NOT INCLUDE

Airfares and taxes
Tip to your guides, porters and cook.
Lunch, dinner and drinks at hotel
Health requirements (Yellow Fever – compulsory depending on how you travel to Tanzania, Meningitis & Hepatitis A optional but recommended)
Personal travel insurance
Laundry (available at the hotel)
Items of a personal nature
Optional travel insurance
Personal hiking/trekking gear- Some gears available for rent
Snacks and personal medicine