Overview
Marangu route which is also known as the coca cola route due to its flatness like except on the summit night which is steep with switch-back/ Zigzag trail up. 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 90 beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts and 130 beds at Horombo Hut.
Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts. Mens’ and ladies’ latrines are available at the camps but are very basic.
All climbing groups, often from several countries around the world, share meals in dining huts providing a jovial and energetic atmosphere.
This route is usually done in 5 days (shortest route to the summit) but can be done in 6 days for better acclimatization. The extra day can be spent resting at Horombo or climbing to a rock point with Zebra stripes colors, for acclimatization and best view of Kibo Mt at the view point.
Itinerary
If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.
Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive atleast one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend in having a pre-trek briefing. Our guides will also review your equipment and advice you rent any equipment which is needed.
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate Headquarter (about 1.5 hour), register, have lunch as you wait the porters to wigh the luggages and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara hut. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya Lake Chala and Jipe. In the rainforest, look for towering trees, bird life, Tree Hyrax, Colobus and blue monkeys.
Elevation: 1879m/6100ft to 2720m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
You leave the glades of the Montane
Forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo Hut. Views of Mawenzi and the top of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.
Elevation: 2720m/8875ft to 3720m/12,200ft
Distance: 11km/7 mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with the upper heathland but then disappears into the Alpine desert, if the clear view of both Kibo and Mawenzi is Stunning. At evening Dinner, rest, and prepare for the summit climb.
Elevation: 3720m/12,200ft to 4720m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Very early in the morning (midnight around 12 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree/sand or snow up to Gilman’s point 5689masl located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak 5895masl via Stella Point 5756masl, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn and the sunrise. From here we descend, stopping for brunch/lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo Hut.
Elevation: 4720m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 6-8 hours down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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 nice to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
Our vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour)6km or Arusha if you have a Safari option.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast
Deposit is 10% of the total booking amount.
Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges), this is non-refundable.
Once you make the advance payment you will receive a booking confirmation.
Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment, or with cash on arrival.
Bank payment can be done 20 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).
Card Payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 10 days prior).
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charge), this is non-refundable.
Cash can be paid on arrival (USD printed in or after the year 2009).
No cancellation fees
50% of the total tour price will be charged as cancellation fees.
Trek can be postponed to any new date without any extra cost at any point in time.
The 5% surcharge paid for either or both advance and balance payments is non-refundable in case of cancellation of the trek.
We offer the following hotel options:
- Lindrin Lodge (Single Room) - USD 55 per night
- Lindrin Lodge (Double Room) - USD 70 per night
- Lindrin Lodge (Triple Room) - USD 105 per night
- Keys Hotel (Single Room) - USD 69 per night
- Keys Hotel (Double Room) - USD 94 per night
- Keys Hotel (Triple Room) - USD 122 per night
- Parkview Inn (Single Room) - USD 81 per night
- Parkview Inn (Double Room) - USD 91 per night
- Parkview Inn (Triple Room) - USD 170 per night
- Kilimanjaro Wonders (Single Room) - USD 140 per night
- Kilimanjaro Wonders (Double Room) - USD 160 per night
Please note that if any hotel is booked out or is otherwise unavailable, we will book you in an alternate equivalent hotel.
If you are booking a hotel directly, please do check with us before booking, to make sure we can meet you and pick you up from the hotel.
We offer the following add-ons to your gear (all equipment are subject to availability):
- Private Toilet - USD 150
- Private Tent - USD 10 per day
- Thicker sleeping mattress - USD 15 per mattress
Our packages by default include a foam sleeping mattress of 2 inch thickness, if you want a thicker alternative you can opt a 4 inch foam mattress with above mentioned extra cost.
We offer the following transfer options:
- Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Moshi (one way) - USD 50 per vehicle
- Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) (one way) - USD 50 per vehicle
- Arusha to Moshi (one way) - USD 100 per vehicle
- Moshi to Arusha (one way) - USD 100 per vehicle
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Includes/Excludes
Inclusions
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Professional Mount guides and a supportive team.
- Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Sleeping Mattress
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
- Quality, beds huts as provided by Kilimanjaro National Park(on twin sharing basis)
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs as provided by Kilimanjaro National Park.
- Hut fees (part of park fees)
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
- Rescue fees (part of park fees not helicopter)
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Three meals for your crew( porters and guides)
- Kilimanjaro summit certificate
Exclusions
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
- Travel insurance
- Helicopter Rescue
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Transfers (available as an optional addon)
- Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
- Hotel (available as an optional addon)
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
- Tanzania Visa
- Extra oxygen Cylinder for a group more than four
- Portable Toilets
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry,
- telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
- International and domestic flights