Mount Kilimanjaro: 6 Days 5 Nights Marangu Route

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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing

Price includes:

· National Park gate fees·

Transport from Moshi to starting point on mountain and return to Moshi

· camping fees /Hut fees

· Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides for all routes

· Porters’ salaries

· Rescue fees (required by national park)

· All meals on the mountain

· Cooking equipment, and eating utensils

· 2 nights’ accommodation before and after climb at standard hotel

· VAT (Valued Added Tax)

Not included:

· mountain gears

· Lunches, dinners, drinks at your hotel in Moshi

· Tips for guides and porters, driver guides

Mt. Kilimanjaro Tipping guideline

1. Chief guide $20 per guide per day

2. Assistant guide $18 per assistant guide per day

3. cook $15 per cook per day

4. porters $8 per porter per day

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The 6 Days 5 Nights Marangu Route offers a classic and comfortable trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, making it ideal for climbers seeking a well-paced journey with the convenience of hut accommodations. Known as the “Coca-Cola Route,” it begins at the Marangu Gate and passes through lush rainforest, heath, and alpine desert zones before reaching the snowy summit at Uhuru Peak. This itinerary includes an extra acclimatization day at Horombo Hut, significantly improving your chances of a successful and safe ascent. With gradual slopes and a steady climb, the route is less physically demanding compared to others, but altitude can still pose a challenge. It’s perfect for first-time trekkers looking for a scenic and supportive Kilimanjaro experience with the added comfort of sleeping in dormitory-style huts.

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut · Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft · Distance: 8 km · Hiking Time: 4-5 hours · Habitat: Rain Forest We head to the Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The trail climbs through a tropical rain forest near the upper edge of the forest line, where we sometimes see playful blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.

· Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft · Distance: 12 km · Hiking Time: 6-8 hours · Habitat: Heath Our second day on the trail begins with a steep ascent through the forest and opens into high moorland. If the sky is clear, we may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

· Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,160 ft to 12,205 ft · Distance: 10 km · Hiking Time: 3-5 hours · Habitat: Heath This extra day is used for acclimatization. We hike towards or all the way to Mawenzi Hut and back. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi.

· Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft · Distance: 10 km · Hiking Time: 6-8 hours · Habitat: Alpine Desert Today we climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach our campsite which sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once at camp we rest, enjoy an early dinner and prepare for summit day.

Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft to 12,205 ft · Distance: 22 km · Hiking Time: 10-13 hours · Habitat: Arctic We wake in the middle of the night and begin the final push to reach the Roof of Africa. The trail to Gilman’s Point is very steep and the ascent will be slow and steady. From Gilman’s, it is a traverse along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak. We stay at the summit for a short time, to take photos and enjoy the views, before retracing our steps to all the way back to Horombo Hut.

· Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft · Distance: 20 km · Hiking Time: 5-7 hours · Habitat: Rain Forest A long trek is in store for today, however it is mostly downhill. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu Gate we pick up our certificate that proves our achievement and catch our vehicle transfer to hotel in Mosh

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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing

Mount Kilimanjaro: 6 Days 5 Nights Marangu Route

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Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

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Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

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Day 3: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Hut to Horombo Hut

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Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

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Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Point to Horombo Hut

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Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

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