Kilimanjaro Hike - Marangu Route

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This  Kilimanjaro Hike follows the Marangu Route, the easiest and shortest route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Marangu Route is sometimes called the "Coca Cola" and is the oldest and most popular route up Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain
    • Enjoy Marangu Hike
    • Discover Kilimanjaro
    • Hike to the Zebra rocks

What's this trip about?

    This  Kilimanjaro Hike follows the Marangu Route, the easiest and shortest route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Marangu Route is sometimes called the "Coca Cola" and is the oldest and most popular route up Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMoshi
End CityMoshi

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Mt. Kilimanjaro

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Rock Climbing
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Professional English speaking guide
    • Personal porter
    • Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour according to the travel plan
    • Meals as indicated in the tour itinerary
    • Transfers to and from the Kilimanjaro Airport
    • Two overnight stays at Keys Hotel or similar (including breakfast & dinner)
    • Return transfer from Moshi to the National Park Gate
    • Overnight stays in mountain huts
    • All national park fees

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Moshi, Hotel transfer

Meals: Dinner

This Kilimanjaro Hike begins with collection from Kilimanjaro Airport situated close to Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Moshi. From the Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be taken to Moshi, a mountain town in northern Tanzania.

On day one y...

Day 2: Moshi – Marangu Gate (1860m) – Mandara Hut (2700m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day two starts with breakfast at Keys Hotel and then you will be transferred to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m).

Upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro National Park we complete the necessary paperwork before starti...

Day 3: Mandara Hut (2700m) – Horombo Hut (3700m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today begins with an early breakfast before continuing our Marangu Hike up Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. We soon reach the tree line passing into the heath and moor vegetation zone.

We hike for about 4 – 6 hou...

Day 4: Horombo Hut (3700m) – Zebra Rocks (4020m) – Horombo Hut (3700m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We take the day to acclimatise, greatly improving our chances of successfully reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro on this hike.

After a relaxing breakfast we trek for about 4 - 5 hours to reach the Zebra Rocks (4020m), a...

Day 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) – Kibo Hut (4700m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

A long and challenging trek awaits us today, lasting about 5 - 6 hours.  

Our destination is Kibo Hut with the hiking trail passing the “Last Waterpoint” followed by the so-called “saddle” en route. Today the Kilimanjar...

Day 6: Kibo Hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3700m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today is the most exciting day on our Marangu Hike as we will reach the summit of Kilimanjaro!

We start the final stretch of the trek at night while the lava ash is still frozen, making it is easier to walk on. The moun...

Day 7: Horombo Hut (3700m) – Marangu Gate (1860m) – Moshi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The final stretch of this Kilimanjaro Hike passes through heath and moor terrain as we return to the Mandara Hut at 2700m. After a warm lunch at Mandara Hut we head back into the tropical rainforest reaching the Kilimanjaro Na...

Day 8: Moshi – Transfer

Meals: Breakfast

On day eight you have a hearty breakfast at the hotel, before continuing with your travels or taking a transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport. This brings your memorable Kilimanjaro Hike via Marangu Route to a close.

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Price From $1,830
Price per day$229
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts , 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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