Kilimanjaro Climb-Marangu Route (Coca Cola Route)

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The Marangu Route is the easiest and shortest route to Kilimanjaro’s summit and is known as the “Coca Cola” or “tourist” route. This is the only route on Kilimanjaro with the comforts of solar-powered sleeping huts and comfortable beds at every camp. The huts are communal, and each bunk has a sponge mattress and pillow. There are 60 beds at both Mandara an...

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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Climb the highest mountain in Africa
    • Climb through Marangu Route

What's this trip about?

    The Marangu Route is the easiest and shortest route to Kilimanjaro’s summit and is known as the “Coca Cola” or “tourist” route. This is the only route on Kilimanjaro with the comforts of solar-powered sleeping huts and comfortable beds at every camp. The huts are communal, and each bunk has 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. Basic men’s and ladies’ latrines are available at the last camp.
    All climbing groups, often from several countries around the world, share meals in dining huts providing a jovial and energetic atmosphere. Soft drinks, bottled water, and beer may be for sale at the huts. Bring small Tanzanian bills to purchase these items (prices increase with elevation).
    This route is usually done in 5 days, but you can do it in 6 days for better acclimatization. You can spend your extra day resting at Horombo or climbing to a base camp below Kibo’s sub peak Mawenzi.
    We recommend you to bring gears like; smaller personal backpack, thick hiking socks, windproof/waterproof pants and jacket, heavy gloves, heavy winter jacket, water bottles, gaiters (covers top of boots and bottom of pants), hiking boots, larger backpack for clothes, cold weather sleeping bags, safari style hat protecting face and neck from sun, headlamp style flashlight, camera of course, dried fruit and energy bars, sun block, malaria pills, water purification tablets, inflatable pillows, your regular clothes.


Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range12 to 64 years
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityArusha
End CityArusha

Travel Themes

  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Trekking
  • Educational/ Learning

Trip includes

    • Transport to and from mountain gates.
    • All parks entry fees.
    • 1Night Complementary at Mvuli Hotel based on Bed and Breakfast
    • All camping fees.
    • Rescue fees.
    • Airport transfers
    • Guide and porters fees.
    • Guide and porters salaries.
    • All accommodations on the mountain based on three meals a day.
    • Cook and all kitchen utensils.

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Itinerary

Arrival Day:

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met at the Airport and transferred to the hotel in Arusha or in Moshi for your overnight and briefing by our mountain guide. You can start your trek any day of the year!

Day 1: Arusha/Moshi to Marangu Gate to Mandara Huts
Elevation: (915 m/3,000 ft) to (1,830 m/6,000 ft) to (2,740 m/9,000 ft)

Distance: 7 km

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

After breakfast and a briefing from your guide, leave Mo...
Day 2: Mandara Huts to Horombo Huts
Elevation: (2,740 m/9,000 ft) to (3,690 m/12,100 ft)

Distance: 11 km

Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

Habitat: Heathland

Wake to a 7:30 AM breakfast, and pack for your next trek. Break camp by 8:30 AM...
Day 3: Horombo Huts to Kibo Huts

Elevation: (3,690 m/12,100 ft) to (4,695 m/15,400 ft)

Distance: 10 km

Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Wake to breakfast as usual, but if you wake early you can get some great photos of the sunrise. The first part of the day’s ...

Day 4: Summit Day! “Kibo Huts to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Huts
Elevation: (4,695 m/15,400 ft) to (5,895 m/19,340 ft) to (3,690 m/12,100 ft)

Distance: 4 km up, 14 km down

Hiking Time: 10-15 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Wake at midnight to a light breakfa...
Day 5: Horombo Huts to Marangu Gate to Moshi/Arusha
Elevation: (3,690 m/12,100 ft) to (1,830 m/6,000 ft) to (890 m/2,920 ft)

Distance: 18 km

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Wake as usual, pack, and descend through the moorland to the Mandara Huts. Have lunch there then ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,845
Price per day$369
Last Updated: 9/26/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International and domestic flights (we can arrange on request)
    • Accommodation on the last day after climb (book with us)
    • Tips, drinks and all items of personal nature
    • Hard and soft drinks and tips
    • Sleeping bags but we can provide for hire on request.
    • All Mountain Gears (we can arrange hire of this)

Accommodation

Sleeping in Hut
Cancellation policy
 Any cancellation of a reservation must be in writing, either by e-mail or fax, and shall only be effective upon its receipt and acknowledgment.

The following cancellation fees will be made for cancellations:
  • More than 45 days prior to trip commencement 30% of tour price.
  • 45 to 30 days prior to trip commencement 50% of tour price.
  • 30 days prior to trip commencement or no show 100% of the total tour price
Travel Insurance
Travelers should have medical insurance, as they will be responsible for all medical expenses they may incur. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly advised. The cost of your safari is an investment which you will want to protect.
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Health & Safety
Health:Vaccination against cholera and malaria is recommended. Yellow fever vaccination is required for ALL persons from yellow fever endemic countries/regions. Please bring proof of your vaccination in the form of a stamped health card/certificate from your health center in your country of origin. It is advisable to bring anti-malaria pills, better still, to start taking the pills two weeks before arrival, during your stay, and after departure.Medical Facilities:Arusha, Dar es Salaam,have excellent medical facilities. Most camps and lodges have a doctor on call who is experienced common travel related ailments.
Age Requirements
12 to 64 years
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