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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
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1Moshi
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.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Mount Kilimanjaro
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.
7 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Mount Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 2720m - 3720m Distance:11Km Hiking time: 5 - 6 hours Habitat: Moorland 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.
8 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Mount Kilimanjaro
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.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Mount Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 3720m - 4720m Distance : 9km Hiking time: 5 - 6 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert 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.
8 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Mount Kilimanjaro
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.
12 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Mount Kilimanjaro
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.
6 hours • Admission ticket included -
8Moshi
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.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Arrival
From Hotel in Moshi - Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut
Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut
Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut
Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut
Horombo - Marangu Gate
Departure
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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