Kilimanjaro Summit Challenge: 6 Days via Marangu Route

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Embark on an unforgettable journey up the legendary Mount Kilimanjaro via the 6-day Marangu Route, also known as the "Coca-Cola" route. This classic trek is the most popular and well-established path to the summit, offering comfortable hut accommodations and stunning panoramic views. As you ascend through lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and the unique lunar landscape near the summit, you'll experience one of the most scenic and direct routes to the Roof of Africa. Whether you're a seasoned climber or a first-time adventurer, the Marangu Route provides a rewarding and exhilarating trek to the top of Kilimanjaro.

What's Included

Fresh Water for drinking & Hot water for a wash daily
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner (Optional[6])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook + Their Wages
Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
-Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid) + Basic first aid kit
Visas & Flights
Health and Travel Insurances ( Yellow Fever Vaccination is Compulsory)
Gratuities
Personal hiking/trekking gears (You can rent some gears from trekking equipment stores in Tanzania)
Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet; Personal medicine and water purifying tablets
Meals & drinks not specified and snacks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our On-duty representative(s) will be holding a paper with your name on it, Kindly observe near to see find her/him

OR
Meeting point
Moshi Urban

Kindly inform us of your Location or Hotel and with our good knowledge of the area, we will get to you.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Moshi (1400 m) – Marangu gate (1,980 m) – Mandara Hut (2700 m)

    1 stop
  • 1

    Elevation: 1,870m (6,135ft) to 2,720m (8,923ft) Distance: 8 km (5 miles) Hiking Time: 3-4 hours After breakfast, you’ll drive to the Marangu Gate, where you’ll register for your climb. Begin your trek through the dense rainforest, where you might spot wildlife such as Colobus monkeys. You'll arrive at Mandara Hut for your first overnight stay on the mountain.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Mandara Hut (2700 m) – Horombo Hut (3,720 m)

    1 stop
  • 2

    Elevation: 2,720m (8,923ft) to 3,720m (12,205ft) Distance: 12 km (7.5 miles) Hiking Time: 6-7 hours Trek through the last section of the rainforest and into the rolling moorlands, where the landscape opens up with expansive views of the mountains. You’ll arrive at Horombo Hut, your base for the night, with spectacular views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Marangu route 6 days Itinerary -Horombo Hut (3720 m) – Acclimatization day

    1 stop
  • 3

    After breakfast Horombo Hut, spend a day here allowing your body to adjust to high altitude. But even better, you will have a day hike to Mawenzi ridge (4600 m) for further acclimatization with your guide. You will have lunch at Mawezi ridge then descend back to Horombo Huts for Dinner and overnight.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Horombo Hut (3,720 m) – Kibo Hut (4,700 m)

    1 stop
  • 4

    Elevation: 3,720m (12,205ft) to 4,703m (15,430ft) Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles) Hiking Time: 5-6 hours After breakfast, you’ll continue your trek through the alpine desert, heading toward Kibo Hut, your final stop before the summit. The terrain becomes more rugged, and you’ll need to conserve energy for the challenging ascent ahead.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Summit attempt: Kibo Hut (4,700 m) – Uhuru Peak 5,895 m & back to Horombo Hut (3,720 m)

    1 stop
  • 5

    Elevation: 4,703m (15,430ft) to 5,895m (19,341ft) to 3,720m (12,205ft) Distance: 16 km (9.9 miles) Hiking Time: 10-14 hours (Summit Day) You’ll begin your summit push around midnight, ascending steeply over scree and volcanic rock to reach Gilman’s Point (5,685m), and from there, continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Kilimanjaro. Take in the breathtaking sunrise from the Roof of Africa before descending back to Kibo Hut for a short rest, then on to Horombo Hut.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Horombo Hut (3,720 m) – Marangu gate at 1,980 m – then drive to Moshi/Arusha

    1 stop
  • 6
    Moshi

    Elevation: 3,720m (12,205ft) to 1,870m (6,135ft) to 890m (2,920ft) Distance: 20 km (12.4 miles) Hiking Time: 6-7 hours Enjoy a leisurely descent through the moorlands and rainforest, passing Mandara Hut on the way down to Marangu Gate. Here, you'll receive your summit certificates before being driven back to Moshi for a celebratory evening.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by PINNACLE ADVENTURES & SAFARIS LTD.

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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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