Overview

         The Marangu Route, nicknamed the “Coca‑Cola Route”, is Mount Kilimanjaro’s oldest and most established path, climbing approximately 72 km (45 mi) from Marangu Gate on the southeast side and typically completed in 5–6 days. It’s the only route offering dormitory-style hut accommodation—Mandara (~2,700 m), Horombo (~3,720 m), and Kibo (~4,700 m)—so camping gear isn’t needed Because ascent and descent follow the same path, scenery is less varied and the route is often crowded, but you’ll still pass through lush rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and reach the glacial summit zone.

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      Day 1: Airport-Hotel

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the night (a range of hotels are available dependent on your budget). In the evening you will meet your guide and have a Mountain Briefing to prepare you for the climb. You will also be able to hire equipment if required. Dinner at the hotel followed by an early night.

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       Day 2: Marangu Gate (1900 m) to Mandara Hut (2720 m)
Hike time: 4 hrs Elevation change: +820 m Final elevation: 2720m The climb begins at the Marangu Gate. After signing in you will enjoy an easy hike through spectacular tropical rain forest. You will reach your hut in the early evening.

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        Day 3: Mandara Hut (2720 m) to Horombo Hut (3720 m)
Hike time: 5-6 hrs Elevation change: +1000 m Final elevation: 3720 m Departing from Mandara the path continues through the forest. After a couple of hours you will suddenly emerge from the forest to amazing views of the Uhuru Peak. The path crosses rolling, Erica clad moorland to reach Horombo Hut at 12,000 feet after a total of about six hours. Horombo a small village and is usually busy. Many people spend two nights here on the way up as well as one on the way down.

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            Day 4: Horombo Hut Acclimatisation Day (3720 m)
This day helps to prepare you for the push to the summit. An easy stroll to the Saddle by the right hand path takes you close to Mawenzi. You then return to Horombo for dinner and overnight. 

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            Day 5: Horombo Hut (3720m) to Kibo hut (4700 m)
Hike time: 6 hrs Elevation change: +980 m Final elevation: 4700 m Departing Horombo Hut you continue through the moorland passing the 'Last Water Point' before the slope eases as you reach the high altitude desert expanse of The Saddle. The walk to Kibo hut is not so challenging but the view of the summit path you will take tomorrow may disturb you! Kibo Hut is very cold at night. You'll probably have a head-ache and not want to each much. You must drink as much as possible.

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             Day 6: Kibo Hut (4700 m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Horombo Hut(3780m)
Kibo Hut to the Summit, down to Horombo Hut Kibo 4,700M (15,420 ft) to Summit 5,895M (19,340 ft) back to Horombo 3780 (12,285 ft) Km/miles of walking 10 km (6 miles) Time: 14 to 16 hrs Hike time: 15 hrs Summit time: 7 hrs
Elevation change: +1195 m, -920m Final elevation: 3780 m After leaving Kibo Hut in the middle of the night, the gradient increases rapidly tackle the scree slope of the crater rim. The main problems are psychological and you should walk slowly and rhythmically. As you near Gillman's Point (the lowest point on the rim),the sky lightens and rocks appear around you. The highest point, Uhuru Peak, is further than it looks. The walk round the rim to Uhuru is fairly level but takes around two hours there and two back, so only continue if you are feeling fit. 

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             Day 7: Horombo Hut (3100m) to the Marangu Gate (1800 m) ,Elevation change: -1300m Final elevation: 1800m 
Descent time: 6 hrs Descend through the changing vegetation until you reach the gate where you can sign out and receive your certificates. You will then be transferred to your hotel to relax and have a well-earned drink.

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             Day 08: Departure 

       -Morning proceed on with your personal final errands. Late afternoon transfer to JRO ready for your flight back home.

. If you wish to carry on your Tanzanian Adventure and go on safari, we can arrange this for you starting the next day.

 

                   All the costing includes the followings:

 

1- Airport transfers for Kilimanjaro airport arrivals and depurture.

2-2 Nights accommodation in a mid-range hotel with a swimming pool (pre/post climb)

3- Transport from the hotel to the park gate-trail head and return.
4- All park fees-includes entry fees-including forest fee, camping 
fee,  and rescue fee.
5- Food-3 meals a day; morning tea served in your tent, full breakfast in a private mess tent, hot lunch and complete dinner in a mess tent.
6- Top notch camping gears essential for very high-altitude expeditions-including 4 seasons sleeping tents, private mess tents, camping chairs, camping tables. etc-

7- First aid service plus safety and health equipments; i.e W.H.O recommended 
katdyn water filter, micropur, oxygen cylinder, gamow bag for prevention and treatment of Altitude 
mountain sickness, pulse-oxymeter, thermometer, pressure meter, all the medical items needed for high altitude expeditions.
8-Fair salary for our crew-guides, porters, cooks and drivers.

9- Mobile, chemically treated toilet.
10- Seedlings-in line with our eco-friendly practices-apart from community 
projects, we buy and plant 5 species of indigenous trees in honor of every climber, and you can actually participate in this restorative process..

11-Administrative costs and government taxes

 

Not included;-

Visa, flights, gratuities,Tips for the crew highly recommeded and items of personal nature.