Your Journey on the “Coca-Cola” Route Experience the unique charm of the Marangu Route, the only path on Kilimanjaro offering
Experience the unique charm of the Marangu Route, the only path on Kilimanjaro offering comfortable hut accommodations all the way to the summit. This 6-day itinerary is highly recommended over the 5-day option, as the extra day for acclimatization significantly increases your chance of reaching Uhuru Peak successfully and safely.
Touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where our representative welcomes you with a warm “Karibu!” – welcome to Tanzania! We’ll transfer you to your comfortable hotel in Moshi, where you can relax, soak in the views of the mountain you’re about to conquer, and attend our comprehensive pre-trek briefing over a delicious dinner.
• Overnight: Moshi or Arusha Hotel/Lodge
After breakfast, we drive to Marangu Gate, the starting point of your adventure. Today’s trek winds through magical, mist-shrouded rainforest alive with the chatter of colobus monkeys and vibrant birdlife. The gentle ascent leads to Mandara Hut, your first mountain home, where hot tea and a warm meal await.
• Trekking: 5-6 hours | Distance: 11 km | Altitude: 1,860m to 2,720m
Wake to the sounds of the forest and continue your journey upward. As you leave the rainforest behind, the landscape transforms into open heather and moorland. Giant groundsels and lobelias appear like something from another world. Reach Horombo Hut nestled between the majestic peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi, with sunset views that will take your breath away.
• Trekking: 6-7 hours | Distance: 11 km | Altitude: 2,720m to 3,720m
This is your secret weapon for summit success! We take a strategic “hike high, sleep low” approach with a gentle acclimatization walk toward Kibo Hut. This extra day allows your body to naturally produce more red blood cells, making you stronger for summit night. Return to Horombo Hut feeling more adapted and confident.
• Acclimatization Hike: 2-3 hours | Distance: 4 km | Altitude gain: 200m
Today you traverse the otherworldly “Saddle” – a high-altitude desert between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. The stark, lunar-like landscape reminds you you’re entering the mountain’s upper reaches. Arrive at Kibo Hut, your summit basecamp, where you’ll enjoy an early dinner and rest before your midnight summit push.
• Trekking: 5-6 hours | Distance: 10 km | Altitude: 3,720m to 4,720m
This is it! Wake at midnight for your final ascent. With headlamps piercing the darkness, you’ll conquer the steep scree slopes to Gilman’s Point just as dawn breaks. Then comes the magical sunrise walk along the crater rim to UHURU PEAK (5,895m) – the Roof of Africa! Celebrate your incredible achievement before descending to Horombo Hut for well-earned rest.
• Summit Push: 6-7 hours | Descent: 3-4 hours | Distance: 16 km
After a final mountain breakfast, we descend through the changing landscapes back to Marangu Gate. Here, we celebrate your success with certificates, congratulations, and a transfer back to your hotel, where hot showers and comfortable beds await.
• Trekking: 5-6 hours | Distance: 18 km | Altitude: 3,720m to 1,860m
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and share stories with fellow trekkers. We’ll transfer you to the airport for your flight home, or better yet, continue your Tanzanian adventure with one of our unforgettable wildlife safaris or Zanzibar beach extensions.
Your Journey on the “Coca-Cola” Route Experience the unique charm of the Marangu Route, the only path on Kilimanjaro offering
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