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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This route approaches the mountain from the southern east, famously known as the “Coca Cola “ route. This route is the oldest route being used since 1889.
Many tourists prefer this route because its easy to climb and guests are accommodated in huts in the style of dormitories. The route takes a minimum of five days but recommended to do six days climb to increase chances to make to the top easily.
Led by professional climbing crews, you'll acclimatize with ease along this popular climbing route while crossing diverse terrain from rainforests to arctic desert. You'll be comfortable throughout the experience with porters carrying equipment, kitchen team cooking, and accommodation in wooden huts provided. Afterwards, admire your progress from a local hotel in the mountain's foothills.
What's included
Three tasty and energy-rich meals a day. The diet on the hike includes chicken, meat and fish meals garnished with rice, potato and vegetable salads, pasta, porridges, cakes, eggs, soups etc.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) pick-up and drop-off
Lunch
All ground transportation
Vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher meal plans are available.
Hut accommodation during the hike (special Kilimanjaro walk-in tents) - 2 hikers per tent. Single accommodation is not possible on Marangu route due because of the park regulations
Dinner
Breakfast
2 nights in hotel that will be suggested and selected after booking (before and after the hike stay)
Professional climbing crew (guide, porters, cooks)
High quality table and chairs
First Aid Kit
All fees & Government taxes collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park
Drinks (tea, coffee, juices, soda and water)
Oxygen tanks and altimeters
Flight tickets - the cost of getting to Tanzania is not included
Lunch and dinner in the hotel. The price in the hotel includes breakfast only.
Personal equipment & gear (your hiking outfit, boots, sleeping bag, etc.) that you need for the hike. Available for hire
Visa fee. Obtainable at JRO.
Medical insurance
Tips for the guide, cook and porters
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival
Moshi
12h
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet a Moshi Tours & Transfer representative, and transfer to the hotel in Moshi that will be booked and paid by us. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, and Internet access. In the evening, there will be a briefing with our guide, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb by checking the gears and equipment needed.
Day 2: From Hotel in Moshi - Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut
Mount Kilimanjaro
7h · Admission ticket included
Elevation: 800m - 1800m - 2720m
Distance: 8km
Hiking time: 3 - 4 hours
Habitat: Mountain forest.
Our trek start at your hotel where we will drive for about one hour and half to Marangu gate. At the gate you will register to get a permit papers and weighing our luggage. After all legal papers have been completed we start off ascending up to Mandara hut 2720m. While at camp you will have time for acclimatization and a visit to Maundi crater before dinner and briefing with your guide about the next day trek.
The trek through the rainforest starts just after breakfast. Moorlands is the main features up to Horombo Hut 3720m. The clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro starts at this point to Horombo hut. At Horombo dinner and briefing from the guide about the next day.
Day 4: Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut
Mount Kilimanjaro
4h · Admission ticket included
Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
After breakfast you will go on an acclimatization hike towards Kibo Hut and back. After lunch you have the opportunity to walk around the surrounding area, take pictures of Mawenzi Volcano or just sleep before the upcoming trekking to Kibo Hut.
Having rested the whole night we start to move on after having breakfast to Kibo hut. We will pass the last water point to kibo saddle, desert vegetation between Mawenzi peak and Kibo peak. Dinner will be served here with a briefing from your guide about the trek to the summit.
Day 6: Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut
Mount Kilimanjaro
12h · Admission ticket included
Elevation: 4720 m - 5895m - 3720m
Distance 6km up/15 Km down
Hiking time: 12 - 15 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
We will wake up at midnight, take a light breakfast before the summit hike. On this hike you will need to have 2-3 litres of water and some chocolate bars. We will ascend for 6 to 7 hours. We will walk along the kibo crater ridge for one and half hours from Gilman's point to Uhuru peak we takeover 10 - 15 minutes for taking pictures before descending back to Kibo hut where you will be served with hot food, and taking a nap before we descend to Horombo hut. Dinner will be served at Horombo hut and overnight.
Day 7: Horombo - Marangu Gate
Mount Kilimanjaro
6h · Admission ticket included
Elevation :3720 m - 1800 m - 800 m
Distance: 19 Km
Hiking time: 5 - 7 hours
On this day after having slept at Horombo hut you will be served breakfast before packing for our descent. We pass through moorlands to Mandara hut where lunch will be served. After lunch we move again through the montane forest to Marangu gate. At the gate you will sign out before being driven back to the hotel where you will be provided with a certificate and you to give tips to the whole crew.
Day 8: Departure
Moshi
12h
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Note: Hotel check-out is at 10:30 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We do free pick up & drop off after the tour for the hotels that are located within 25km from Moshi City center. We also offer free airport pick up & drop off service from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
