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6-Day Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Group Climb by KILITA SAFARIS

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Length

6 days

Itinerary

6 days planned

Group

Max 35

Guides

English

Overview

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

❌NOT INCLUDED

Kilimanjaro National Park Fees

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,720 m)⌄

    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.

    Overnight: Mandara Hut

  2. 2Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m)⌄

    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.

    Overnight: Horombo Hut

  3. 3Acclimatization - Zebra Rocks - Horombo Hut (4,020m)⌄

    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.

    Overnight: Horombo Hut

  4. 4Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut (4,720m)⌄

    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.

    Overnight: Kibo Hut

  5. 5Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut⌄

    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.

    Overnight: Horombo Hut

  6. 6Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Moshi⌄

    Descend through rainforest to Marangu Gate, sign out, and receive your certificate. Transfer back to Moshi or onward destination.

What's included

  • ✓All meal ( breakfast, Lunch and dinner)
  • ✓All nights in Huts
  • ✓Professional English-speaking mountain guide
  • ✓Rescue fees
  • ✓Hut accommodation on the mountain

Not included

  • ✕Kilimanjaro National Park fees
  • ✕Personal climbing gear (sleeping bag, hiking boots, jackets, etc.)
  • ✕Personal expenses

Good to know

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 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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