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Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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.
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
2 way Shuttle bus transfer: Nairobi- Moshi - Nairobi or 2 way KIA transfers
All park entrance fees and government levies
First and Last night accommodation at Buffalo hotel/Similar hotel in Moshi -Bed and Breakfast.
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client.
2 transfers from Moshi to Marangu park gate -return
Boards shuttle bus from Nairobi at 0800 hrs and proceed to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi) ON Bed and breakfast.
After breakfast, start the climb through fascinating rain forests till you reach the first hut Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (9,000ft).
Day 3: Mandara hut (2700m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
6h
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: About 15 km's
Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine – meadow. The altitude begins to change and slowdown your pace while enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (12,520ft).
After breakfast, resume the climb, the landscape becomes rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to Kibo Hut. Meals and overnight at the hut. (15,520ft)
Day 5: Summit Attempt! Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
8h
Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru
6 hours to descend to Horombo
Distance:6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee hrs of the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb the very steep part of the route to GILMANS POINT (most difficult and tiring part). UHURU PEAK is reached within an hour's walk along the crater rim. (19,344ft). Start the walk along the craters rim. (19,344ft). Start the descent to Horombo hut for overnight.
Day 6: Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m)
Moshi
6h
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: About 27 km's
Return to a hotel in Moshi. After lunch, have a good rest, meals and overnight at your hotel.
Day 7: End
Nairobi
Pass by
After breakfast, depart for your next destination, which is optional, either:
(a) The National Park (This can be arranged)
(b) Kilimanjaro International Airport
(c) Arusha Town
(d) Nairobi via border town Namanga arriving at 6.30 Pm
Meeting and pickup
End point
Pickup details
Pick up available from airbnb and private apartments
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
