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Overview
The 6-day Marangu Route records a low summit success rate of about 50%! Since climbers tend to rush to reach the summit. Skipping one extra acclimatization day can significantly lower the average success rate of 50%. The Coca-Cola Route, which is the only route that uses huts instead of tents as a type of housing, is also known as the Marangu Route. On the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, it is one of the most popular routes.
What's included
Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, rescue fees and Value Added Tax (VAT)
Expert guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
All meals
Transport to and from Arusha to the trail head
Items of personal nature such as passport, visa, travelers etc.
Tips for the crew
And all not mentioned in the itinerary above.
What to expect
Day 1: Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut
Kilimanjaro National Park
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On your first day of your trekking, you hike through dense rainforest, though at points there are openings in the vegetation that offer views of the farmlands which cover the base of the mountain outside of the Kilimanjaro National Park. The day’s trail ends at Mandara Hut, where you overnight.
Elevation:6100ft to 8875ft
Distance:8 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat:Montane Fores
Day 2: Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut
Kilimanjaro National Park
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On your second day of trek you will have through more beautiful rainforest, but soon the forest gives way to the moorland. The snowcapped peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen. After trekking for five to six hours you reach Horombo Hut, where you stay for the overnight.
Elevation:8875ft to 12,200ft
Distance:12 km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat:Heathland
Day 3: Horombo Hut To Mawenzi Ridge To Horombo Hut
Kilimanjaro National Park
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On Third day of the mountain climbing, you can be split into two parts: a climb to Mawenzi Ridge, followed by a return to Horombo Hut. The reason for this is that it’s in keeping with the ‘climb high, sleep low’ strategy which helps your body to acclimatize properly to the increased elevation. This part of the day’s trek sees you climb from Horombo Hut up into the heath zone of Kilimanjaro. The turning point of the climb comes when you reach the horseshoe-shaped Mawenzi ridge. As already mentioned, climbing high and then sleeping low is an important acclimatization strategy.
Elevation:12,205 ft
Distance:4km
Hiking Time: 3 hours
Habitat:Healthland
Day 4: Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut
Kilimanjaro National Park
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On Day four you traverse the so-called Saddle, a five-mile stretch of rubble and emptiness that connects the craters of Mawenzi and Kibo. You spend the night at Kibo Hut.
The first part of day five, you strike out for the summit! Your guide wakes you up around midnight to get ready for the ascent. Today is usually the most mentally and physically challenging part of the entire Kilimanjaro climb. The route ascends northwest into the dark night. Within about six hours you reach Stella Point and enjoy the sunrise. After that, you trek for about another hour on a snow-covered trail to reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m (19,341 ft) at the very top of Africa! After reaching the summit, you descend to Horombo Hut for the night. Having hiked for about 12 Hours
Elevation:15,500ft to 19,340ft
Distance:9 km / 15 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat:Alpine Desert
Day 6: Horombo Hut To Marangu Gate
Kilimanjaro National Park
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Today you do the last hiking down to the foot of the mountain, where your driver is waiting for you. Time for a beer and a great celebration.
Elevation:12,250 ft to 5500ft
Distance:20 km
Hiking Time:4-5 hours
Habitat:Rain Forest
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Our drive And Guide will be waiting for ypu at the Airport with a signbord of the company Written Your Names on it
Additional information
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.
