Marangu Route Accomodations Hut

Hiking trails towards Kibo Hut

Acclimatization at Zebra Rock

Kibo Hut

Hut Accomodations in Marangu

Uhuru Peak 5895

Horombo Hut

Mandara Hut

Toyota Hice

Toyota Costar

CLIMB MOUNT KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE 6 DAYS

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2023

Mussa M.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

Kilimanjaro

English, Swahili (Kiswahili) (Native)

6 days

Private tour (only you and Mussa M.)

Up to 15 people

Marangu route which is also known as the coca cola route is the least expensive route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every camp site with solar lights and comfortable beds.

The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow.

There are 60 beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts and 120 beds at Horombo Hut. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your Hotel (Moshi)

- We will pick you at the hotel.

08:00 AM

Day 1 : Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi

We will pick you at Kilimanjaro international airport to Moshi for Breafying, Gear Checking and Overnight.

08:00 AM

Day 2 : Moshi , Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft

Distance: 8km/5mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

08:00 AM

Day 3 :Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.

Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft

Distance: 12km/7.5mi

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Heathland

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

11:50 PM

Day 3 : Horombo to Kibo Hut

Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft

Distance: 12km/7.5mi

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Heathland

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

08:00 AM

Day 5 : Kibo Hut, Summit to Horombo Hut

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.

Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft

Down to 3700m/12,200ft

Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down

Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

08:00 AM

Day 6: Horombo Hut, Mandara Hut, Marangu Gate to Moshi

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft

Distance: 20km/12.5mi

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Forest

Meals: Breakfast

Ending Point

At your Hotel (Moshi)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

-All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel

-Professional, experienced, mountain guides

-Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees

-Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)

-Sleeping Mattress

-Emergency Oxygen Cylinder

All meals while on the Mountain

-Quality Mess tents with table and chairs

-Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food

-Clean, purified drinking water

-Conservation fees (part of park fees)

-Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)

-Rescue fees (part of park fees)

-VAT (18% charged by the Government)

-Kilimanjaro summit certificate

- Gasoline

- Transfer Car Toyota Hice

What‘s not included

-Tanzania Visa

-International and domestic flights

-Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)

-Tips and gratuities

-Travel insurance

-Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

-Meals not listed in the itinerary

-Liquors, beers and bottled beverages

Tour Important Information

- Personal Climbing iterms needed

- Copy of the passport is needed for registration

- Tell us about your food requirements

- Tell us about your health situations

- Children under 13 years old are not able to join this tour.

Is not available in April and May

Important message from the supplier

I can work throughout a week , feel free to message me.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2023

Mussa M.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Mussa M.

Mussa is a dedicated, passionate young Tanzanian, with more than 13 years experience of successfully leading wildlife safaris and mountain climbing expeditions around Africa. He is fluent in both English and Swahili and has ensured that all of his clients have an exceptional travel experience in Tanzania.