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The journey
Trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route, the easiest and shortest path to Uhuru Peak. Also known as the "Coca-Cola" route, it is the only route on the mountain that offers sleeping huts at every campsite. Follow the oldest route to the summit and experience the incomparable natural beauty of Kilimanjaro on this 5-day trek.
Trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route, the easiest and shortest path to Uhuru Peak.
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Day by day
Transfer from your hotel in Moshi and cross the cultivation zone towards Marangu village.
Continue to Marangu Gate (1,890 meters) on a 1-hour drive.
Register at the gate and meet the crew.
Start hiking to cover 8 kilometres in about 3-4 hours, including a trek through the rainforest.
Picnic lunch and drinking water will be provided on the way.
Arrive at Mandara Hut for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, trek for 5-6 hours to cover 10 kilometres.
Lunch and drinking water will be provided on the way.
Reach the moorland zone and enjoy views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks from afar.
Arrive at Horombo Hut for an overnight stay.
Trek through the alpine desert and cross the saddle area between Kibo and Mawenzi.
Trek for 4-6 hours to cover a distance of 9 kilometres.
Lunch and water will be provided. Many hikers may also experience mountain sickness, so take the necessary precautions.
Arrive at Kibo Hut for dinner and an overnight stay.
Around midnight, have some tea and snacks and prepare to ascend to the summit.
Dress warmly and start hiking for 6-8 hours to cover almost 6 kilometres towards Uhuru Peak.
The first point reached is Gilman's Point (5,685 meters), located at the crater rim, followed by Stella Point (5,756 meters).
Join hikers from other routes heading together to Uhuru Peak.
Arrive at the summit in time to witness the spectacular sunrise.
Stay at the peak for 10-15 minutes for viewing and taking pictures.
Descend via the same trail to Kibo Hut for a rest.
After resting for 1-2 hours, pack up, have brunch, and start descending towards Horombo Hut.
Arrive at Horombo Hut for an overnight stay.
Soon after breakfast, meet the crew for group pictures and singing Kilimanjaro songs.
Continue descending to Mandara Hut.
Stop for a hot lunch at Mandara Hut and then descend to Marangu Gate over 6-8 hours, covering 18 kilometres.
At Marangu Gate, sign the Kilimanjaro National Park logbook.
The Kilimanjaro expert officer (guide) will collect the certificate for those who successfully reached the summit.
Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi for a long hot shower and a Kilimanjaro beer.
End of tour.
Where this trip takes you
Gilman's Point, Stella Point, Uhuru Peak
The route
The fine print
4 nights accommodation
Crew salaries for the guide, cook, and porters
Kilimanjaro entry and accommodation fees
Kilimanjaro rescue fees
Hotel accommodation in Moshi for one night before the trek and another night after the trek
Meals and water while trekking
Oxygen cylinders for emergencies
Pulse oximeter
Amref flying doctors
Services of an English-speaking Kilimanjaro guide
Transfers from Moshi to Marangu Gate and back to Moshi in a comfortable vehicle
Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Extras at the hotel such as drinks, telephone, laundry, etc.
Extra hotel accommodation
Immunization papers (yellow fever vaccination recommended)
International and local flights
Passport
Tips for the guides, cook, and porters (recommended)
Travel insurance documents
Visa fees (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for non-American citizens)
Excess luggage above 15 kgs
For a single-entry tourist visa, visas can be obtained upon arrival at all international airports and all Tanzania borders. Yellow fever documentation is required.
We recommend training in running, cycling, and hiking before going on the trek.
While hiking, carry 5-8 kgs in a day pack and wear climbing shoes.
The huts along the Marangu Route are communal and have a sponge mattress, pillow, and solar power.
All climbing groups, often from several countries around the world, share meals in dining huts, providing a jovial and energetic atmosphere.
Logistics
Your 5 days finish where they began, in Moshi.
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