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The Marangu route, famously known as the 'Coca Cola' route, offers a unique six-day adventure to the summit of Kilimanjaro. With comfortable sleeping huts equipped with solar lights, this trek provides a communal dining experience, allowing climbers from around the world to share meals and stories. The journey boasts beautiful landscapes as you hike through lush rainforests, heathlands, and alpine deserts. An extra day for acclimatization enhances your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike, this tour ensures professional guidance and all necessary amenities for an unforgettable experience.
- Duration: 6 days of trekking on Kilimanjaro's Marangu route
- Comfortable sleeping huts with sponge mattresses and communal meals
- Professional mountain guides
- Optional acclimatization day for enhanced summit success
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Kilimanjaro National Park Fees
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer flexible pickup from any hotel in Moshi . Please be ready 10 minutes before pickup time and keep your phone reachable for coordination. If your accommodation is outside the main pickup area, we will inform you in advance about any additional arrangements.
Itinerary
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1Kilimanjaro National Park
Start the climb at Marangu Gate with registration and briefing. Trek through thick rainforest filled with birds and colobus monkeys. The trail is gentle and humid as you ascend to Mandara Hut. Optional short walk to Maundi Crater for views toward Kenya.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Kilimanjaro National Park
Leave the forest and enter the heather and moorland zone. The views open wide with clear sights of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Lunch is served along the way before reaching Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Kilimanjaro National Park
Take a short acclimatization hike toward Mawenzi Ridge. This helps the body adjust to high altitude and offers great views of the saddle between the two peaks. Return to Horombo for lunch, relaxation, and overnight.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Kilimanjaro National Park
Continue trekking through the alpine desert, a dry and rocky landscape with dramatic scenery. Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon to rest and prepare for the summit attempt.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Kilimanjaro National Park
Summit day begins around midnight. You ascend steeply to Gillman’s Point, then continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After photos and celebration, descend back to Kibo Hut for a short rest, then continue to Horombo Hut.
13 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Kilimanjaro National Park
Descend through rainforest to Marangu Gate, sign out, and receive your certificate. Transfer back to Moshi or onward destination.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,720 m)
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
Acclimatization - Zebra Rocks - Horombo Hut (4,020m)
Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut (4,720m)
Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Moshi
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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