6 Days Kilimanjaro Trek Marangu -Route
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Duration
6 Days
Max People
28
Min Age
12+
Pickup
(JRO) Airport
Tour Overview
6 Days Kilimanjaro Trek Marangu- Route (Coca-Cola Route)
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our 6 Days Kilimanjaro Trek via the Marangu Route, one of the most popular and accessible paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Commonly known as the “Coca-Cola Route,” this trail is the only route on the mountain that offers comfortable hut accommodation, making it a preferred choice for trekkers who want a more structured and less rugged climbing experience.
The Marangu Route is ideal for both first-time climbers and experienced hikers seeking a well-established trail with a gradual ascent profile. The extra day included in this 6-day program significantly improves acclimatization, increasing your chances of successfully reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters)—the highest point in Africa. Along the way, you will experience a remarkable variety of landscapes, from lush tropical rainforest and moorland to alpine desert and glacial summit zones.
One of the key advantages of the Marangu Route is the availability of permanent mountain huts equipped with basic amenities, including beds, dining areas, and shared facilities. This eliminates the need for camping and provides a more comfortable environment to rest and recharge after each day’s trek. The route’s steady and well-marked trails also make navigation straightforward, allowing you to focus on enjoying the scenery and the experience.
Throughout your journey, you will be accompanied by professional guides and a dedicated support team who prioritize your safety, comfort, and success. You’ll witness breathtaking views of Mawenzi Peak and Kibo, encounter unique high-altitude vegetation, and experience the thrill of standing above the clouds as you approach the summit.
This 6 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route trek is perfect for travelers looking for a balanced combination of adventure, comfort, and a high summit success rate. Whether you are chasing a personal goal or seeking a once-in-a-lifetime experience, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route offers a truly rewarding journey to the Roof of Africa.
Book your Kilimanjaro trekking experience today and take the first step toward conquering one of the world’s most iconic mountains.
Tour Include/Exclude
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
- Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
- Sleeping Mattress
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Conservation fees (part of park fees)
- Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
- Rescue fees (part of park fees)
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Kilimanjaro summit certificate
- Tanzania Visa
- International and domestic flights
- Hotel (available as an optional addon)
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
Full Tour Itinerary
Tour Plan
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.
Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Rest day at Horombo Hut with optional hike by Mawenzi Peak.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 0km/0mi
Hiking Time: 0 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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 heath-land but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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 plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast
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