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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
At 5,895m (19,340 ft), Mt Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and this adventure along the Marangu Route will get you to the top safely, quickly, and with your budget in mind. Overnight in mountain huts and awake ready to conquer the slopes. Affectionately known as the Coca-Cola Route due to its popularity, Marangu covers forests, moorlands, and the Saddle (a high-altitude desert), on its way to Kibo Hut. This is the quickest route to the summit — with a catch: The trail is well-maintained but because of the quick ascent, the success rate is not as high as other routes. Local guides, cooks, and porters will provide support during your trek and at mountain huts along the way.
What's included
All Fees and Taxes
Fresh Water for Drinking & Hot Water for Washing Daily
Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
Lunch
Hotel the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included
Dinner
Breakfast
Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid)
Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook and Their Wages
Visas, Flights and Travel & Health Insurances
Gratuities
Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet
Snacks, personal medicine, water purifying tablets; Meals & drinks not specified + snacks
What to expect
Day 1: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)
Marangu
5h
Mandara Hut | Distance Covered: 8.3km / 5.2mi | Approx. Time Taken: 5 Hours
After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paperwork has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After a well-earned rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior.
Day 2: Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)
6h
Horombo Hut | Distance Covered: 12.5km / 7.8mi | Approx. Time Taken: 9 Hours
The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.
Day 3: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)
Mount Kilimanjaro
7h · Admission ticket included
Kibo Hut | Distance Covered: 9.5km / 5.9mi | Approx. Time Taken: 7 Hours
Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This near vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 6 - 7 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short.
Day 4: Kibo (4700m) Summit Uhuru Peak (5895m) back to Horombo (3700m)
Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2-hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.
Day 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)
The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Stop by the gate for Your Guide to Register you for trekking.
End point
Stop by the gate for Your Guide to Register you for trekking.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
