Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
The Marangu Route is also known as the “Coca Cola” or “tourist” route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every camp site with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow. There are 60 beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts and 120 beds at Horombo Hut. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts. Mens’ and ladies’ latrines are available at the last camp but are very basic.
All climbing groups, often from several countries around the world, share meals in dining huts providing a jovial and energetic atmosphere. Soft drinks, bottled water, and beer may be for sale at the huts. Bring small Tanzanian bills to purchase these items (prices increase with elevation).
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
You will be picked by one of our representative, and be transferred to the Hotel where you will get a beautiful View of Mt.Meru. After that you will have dinner and overnight at Mvuli Hotel Arusha.
Itinerary
-
1Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast and briefing, you will drive to the Kilimanjaro park Gate (45 minutes), you will get registered and start the climb. Walk through the forest to the Mandara campsite situated at 9000 foot / 2740 m 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 Colubus monkeys.
Admission ticket included -
2
Having a walk of about 1 hour, you will depart from the glades of the rainforest and trail an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo campsite. Views of Mawenzi and the peak of Kibo are incredible. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels; here you will begin to feel the effects of the altitude. If you wish to prolong your hike, here you can spend an extra day resting at Horombo or hiking the small peak of Mawenzi.
5 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
You start mounting the last water point, hiking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then vanishes into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit hike.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
At 2:00am, commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point situated on the crater rim at 18640 ft / 5861 m (4-7 hours). Ongoing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa: 19340 ft / 5895 m (1-2 hours). Incredible views at every turn. Get your image taken at the summit to show your friends. From here, we now go downhill, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment for dinner and a tired but happy overnight.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Moshi
After breakfast, A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2700m / 8858 ft), the first stopping place at the Marangu route. Continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1830 m / 6004 ft). 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 meet you at Marangu village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. It is time for celebration!!, kindly remember to tip your porters and guides
5 hours • Admission ticket free
To Mandara Hut (Montane Forest)
To Horombo Camp (Heathland) 2700m to 3700m 9000ft to 12,100ft 11 km, 6-8 hours
To Kibo Camp (Alpine Desert) 3700m to 4700m 12,100ft to 15,400ft 10 km, 6-8 hours
To Summit and Horombo (Alpine Desert) 4700m to 5895m (and down to 3700m) 15,400ft to 19,300ft (and down to 12,100ft)
To Moshi 3700m to 1700m 12,100ft to 5500ft 18km, 5-7 hours
Additional info
- 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
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Show more
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Top Searches
Company
Get our app
