Overview
Day by day
Price
Join us on this 5-day tour in Tanzania and reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marango route, the most popular way to the summit of Africa’s highest peak. Also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, the Marango is the only route to Mount Kilimanjaro offering comfortable sleeping huts along the way instead of camps. In just 5 days, you will hike along the most straight track to the summit of Kilimanjaro, along experienced guides and with the assistance of porters.
- You visit
- Arusha(Start) Kilimanjaro Arusha(End)
- Highlights
- Mountain climbing
- Vehicle used
Day 1: Marangu Gate (Alt 1850m) - Mandara Hut (Alt 2700m)
Pick up from your hotel at around 0800 and drive to Marangu by private transfer from Arusha. Arrive at Marangu Gate introduction to your Guide/Porters. Thereafter Registration before starting your climbing {hiking/trekking} for approximately 3 to 4 hrs through the rain forest. Picnic lunch along the route to Mandara. On arrival leisure with hot refreshments etc. Late afternoon walk to the Maundi Crater for acclimatization - thereafter walking back for dinner and overnight at the Mandara Hut.
Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Mandara Hut 2700m - Horombo Hut Alt 3700m
After breakfast, start climbing through the Giant Savannah semi rainforest and Lobbelia's for approximately 4 to 5 hours with picnic lunch along the route to Horombo arriving late afternoon served with refreshments later evening walk along the Mawenzi Route to as far as you can manage for acclimatization purpose. Thereafter descend back to the Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Horombo Hut
Day 3: Horombo Hut 3700m - Kibo Hut 4700m
After breakfast, start climb with picnic lunch along the route through the semi-desert areas, small glaciers, passing sunny and windy conditions for approximately 6 to 7hrs before arriving, almost exhausted at the Kibo Hut for dinner and overnight - up to approximately 12.00midnight. Thereafter you are woken up ready for your final preparation to ascend to the summit.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kibo Hut
Day 4: Kibo Hut 4700m - Gilmans Point 5600m to Uhuru Peak 5895m to Horombo Hut
Your final ascent start as early as 01.00hrs {1.00am} going Zig-Zag through the thick glaciers and sandy areas up to Gilman's Point for 6 to 7 hrs. If you wish to continue to the Uhuru Peak {the highest Peak in Africa} is another approx. 2 hrs away. After signing and short rest, you start descent slowly to Kibo Hut, for breakfast and rest for approx 1 hour then walk down to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Horombo Hut
Day 5: Horombo Hut to Arusha via Mandara and Marangu Gate
After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mandara Hut for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return back to the Marangu Park Gate and receive your summit certificates, then transfers to Arusha and dropped off at your hotel. End of Services.
Breakfast, Lunch
No Accommodation
