Marangu Route
- Days 05 Private Tour Available
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About this activity
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- Duration:5 Day(s)
- Activities
- Park
- Mountain
- Cooking
- Adventure
- Camping
- Coach Bus
- Expedition
- Food & Culinary
- Travel StyleLuxury
- Guiding Type: Live Guide/Instructor
- Guide Language
- English
- Tour Vibe Active
- Recommended For
- Couple
- Family/Kids
- For Art Lovers
- LGBTQ
- Senior
- Solo
- Women
- Youth
- Destination
Country:
Africa,
Tanzania,
- Marangu Gate
- Mandara Huts
- Horombo Huts
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Horombo Huts
- Marangu Gate
- Pickup
Airport
- Drop-off
Hotel
- Age Range 15 - 85 (Years Old)
Often referred to as the "Coca-Cola Route," the 5-day Marangu Route is one of the most traditional routes to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro. Trekkers begin at Marangu Gate and travel through a verdant jungle to Mandara Hut, where early highlights include views of Maundi Crater and blue monkeys. You go over heather and moor with expansive views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks on your way up to Horombo Hut. Climbers train for the summit attempt at Kibo Hut on day three of the journey, which winds through a bleak alpine desert. Before descending to Horombo Hut to relax, you will push to Africa's highest point, Uhuru Peak, after climbing to Gilman's Point on the crater rim early the following morning. With certificates, the last descent to Marangu Gate is a joyous return through verdant surroundings.
Marangu Route, commonly known as the Coca Cola route is more popular because it can be done in fewer days and has permanent sleep huts at the campsites. Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak. It is a shorter route with a steeper incline and less time for acclimatization it tends to have a lower summit success rate. This is the only route where the ascent and descent route is shared, thus creating more traffic.
ITINERARY
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2740m/9000ft Departing from Moshi a 1-hour drive will take you through the Village of Marangu to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here
Elevation: 2740m/9000ft to 3690m/12,100ft After a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, through heathland, looking for giant lobelias and groundsels. Continue up into open moorlands where small shrubs are the main vegetation. Stop halfway for lunch, to enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Arrive at the Horombo Huts late afternoon beneath the spectacular Kibo Summit viewpoint. Temperatures begin to drop.
Elevation: 3690m/12,100ft to 4695m/15,400ft After breakfast, we continue on through the dwindling heathland that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. Here while we stop for lunch, and later when you cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will be starting in just a few hours.
Elevation: 4695m/15,400ft to 5895m/19,340ft Descent to 3690m/12,100ft Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We continue our way to the summit in a switchback formation through trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion, we ascend through heavy scree and possibly snow towards Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way. Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa! After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.
Elevation: 3690m/12,100 to 1830m/6000ft After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mandara Huts for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return back to the Marangu Park Gate and receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 45 minutes).
WHAT’S INCLUDED
| Location | Nights | Type | Property Name | Rating | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandara Hut , Horombo Hut | Hut | Select One | Shared |
- Airport Transfer
The guest will be picked up from the airport and transferred to the hotel for preparation before starting the climb. After completing the 5-day trek, they will be dropped off at the airport for their departure.
- Halal
- Meat
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Coach / Bus
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
- Flights
- Insurance
- Extra Services
Covid Safety
- Hand Hygiene: Providing hand sanitizers and encouraging frequent handwashing.
- Sanitization: Regular cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces, equipment, and common areas.
- Mask-Wearing: Requiring masks for staff and, in some cases, guests in indoor or crowded spaces.