7-Day Trek Towards Uhuru Peak Via Marangu Route
Description
Trek up Mount Kilimanjaro through the Marangu Route, also known as “Coca Cola” or “tourist” route. This is the only route on Kilimanjaro with solar-powered sleeping huts and comfortable beds at every camp. Trust the oldest route to the summit, and experience the incomparable natural beauty in this 7-day trek!
Highlights
- Admire the views of Kibo and Mawenzi
- Trek through the forest area of Mandara
- Take in the magnificent views of Kilimanjaro Peak
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport expand_more
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Meet representative, followed by transfer to hotel in Moshi for overnight stay.
Get a briefing from the guide one day or few hours before hiking.
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Day 2: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m) expand_more
After breakfast, pick-up from hotel in Moshi.
Depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning the trek.
Hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest.
At the upper edge of the forest line, get an opportunity to see blue monkeys.
Trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides up till Mandara Hut.
Distance: 8 km/5 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
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Day 3: Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m) expand_more
Start the day by continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland.
If the weather is clear, get first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Distance: 12 km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Heath
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Day 4: Acclimatisation trek to Zebra Rocks (4020m) to Horombo Hut (3700m) expand_more
This is an extra day meant for acclimatisation and can be spent hiking on Mawenzi Ridge.
The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi.
After spending a few moments exploring the area, head back to Horombo Hut.
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
Habitat: Heath
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Day 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m) expand_more
After breakfast, climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo.
Kibo Hut sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall.
After arriving at the hut, rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day and sleep early before summit night.
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
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Day 6: Kibo Hut (4700m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m) expand_more
Very early in the morning (around midnight), begin ascending the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme.
Ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent but short breaks.
At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise coming over Mawenzi Peak.
Finally, arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and summit accomplishment, descend to Horombo Hut.
Later in the evening, enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft
Distance: 16 km/10 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Heath
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Day 7: Departure expand_more
Descend from Horombo Hut.
Transfer back to the hotel in Moshi.
End of tour.
What's Included
2 nights of accommodation at the hotels
Both transport to and from the gate
Park entry fees
Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi
Crater fees
Camping fees
Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
18% VAT on tour fees & services
4 season mountain tents. Example: Eureka, Mountain hard wear
Friendly, professional, English-speaking Kilimanjaro mountain guides, cook, and porters
3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
Hot water for washing
Fair wages for the mountain crew as recommended by the Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO) and the government
Government taxes
Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
Emergency first-aid kit
What's Excluded
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal expenses
Meeting Point
Moshi, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 1 | USD 1600 Per Person |
This is a group tour |