Marangu ("Coca Cola") Route
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Marangu ("Coca Cola") Route
Known as the "Coca-Cola" route, Marangu approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. The minimum days required for this route is five, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that time period is quite low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended.
Marangu is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accomodations. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut (because only Horombo Hut is used on descent). Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut. Also available for consumption are soft drinks, bottled water, and beer.
The Marangu route is a classic trek to the top of Kilimanjaro. However, it has the least scenic variety of all routes (ascent and descent are done on the same path) and is the most crowded for that reason.
Days No |
Start |
Altitude m |
Altitude Ft |
Time Hrs |
1 |
Marangu Gate |
1843 |
6046 |
4 to 5 |
2 |
Mandara |
2700 |
8858 |
6 to 8 |
3 |
Horombo |
3720 |
12205 |
2 to 3 |
Mawezi Hut |
4315 |
14160 |
1 to 2 |
4 |
Horombo |
3720 |
12205 |
6 to 8 |
5 |
Kibo |
4703 |
15430 |
6 to 8 |
Uhuru |
5895 |
19341 |
4 to 5 |
6 |
Horombo |
3720 |
12205 |
5 to 7 |
CLIMBING ITINERARY
Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
After transfer from your hotel begin Trek from Marangu Gate to Mandara hut at 2750M (9,021 ft) for dinner and night.
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Ascend for 5 to 6hrs through the alpine meadow, grassland and moorland from Mandara hut to Horombo hut at 3780 Km (12,400 ft) Dinner and night at Horombo hut.
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Acclimatization day from Horombo hut to Kibo 4,700M (15,420 ft) this will take about 5 to 6 Hrs trekking with change of vegetation like giant cactus, groundswell and lobelia appearing on the way. Dinner and night at Kibo hut.
Day 4: Kibo Hut to the Summit, down to Horombo Hut
Early ascent from Kibo hut through Gilman’s point to Summit uhuru peak 5,895M (19,340 ft) then descend back to Horombo hut this will take about 14 to 16 hrs. Enjoy your dinner and night at Horombo hut.
Day 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Descend for 5 to 7 hrs from Horombo hut to Marangu gate 1800M (5,850 ft) lunch at Madara hut, you will then be met by our team and be transferred to your hotel for dinner and night in Arusha.
Note that you can Ask for Trip Cancellation insurance
Number of Days |
Price per person/ 2 People |
Price per person/ 4 People |
5 Days & Nights Hotel |
US$ 1 185 |
US$ 1 100 |
6 Days & Nights Hotel |
US$ 1 350 |
US$ 1 300 |
package includes the following:
- 2 Nights hikers class accommodation in the Springlands hotel in Moshi, with breakfast only (dinner can be arranged on request at additional cost)
- Transfer from your hotel to starting point for your climb, and return to your hotel after your climb
- All National Park gate fees
- All camping fees
- Rescue fees (Kilimanjaro rescue team fees)
- Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cooks
- Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by KINAPA
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the mountain
- Hot drinks on the mountain
- Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs & sleeping mat) Toilet tent can be hired at additional cost (toilet not available on the Marangu route)
- Climbing permit
- Certificate for your successful summit attempt
- Emergency Portable oxygen (for the duration of your climb) & basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
- Government climbing taxes
- Private climb guaranteed with 5 hikers or more, if your group size are 4 hikers or less will additional cost apply to have a private climb.
- Travel info pack
- NOT INCLUDED IN OUR PACKAGES PRICES
Excluded from above package rates:
- Items of personal nature
- Tips for guides, porters and cook (average tip is US$130 to US$180 per hiker)
- Entry visa for Tanzania (US$50 per passport for most nationalities / US $ 100 per visa for USA passport holders)
- All health requirements (Yellow Fever - compulsory, Meningitis & Hepatitis A optional but recommended)
- Optional travel insurance
- Personal Hiking/trekking gear
- Airfares and departure taxes
- Meals and drinks not specified and snacks during the hike.
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