7-Day Kilimanjaro Marangu Route (Coca Cola Route) with Hut Accomodation

7-Day Kilimanjaro Marangu Route (Coca Cola Route) with Hut Accomodation

Tour Summaryng

This is a hiking tour to the highest point in Africa through the Marangu route also known as the "Coca-Cola" route, which is the oldest and most established route. The only route offering sleeping huts in dormitory-style accommodations in lieu of camping, Many favors this route because it is considered to be the easiest, given its gradual slope and direct path but prepare for a challenging summit attempt.

Why you will love this trip?

If budget is the ultimate consideration and you don’t care about larger crowds or scenery

Marangu is the cheapest option

The only Kilimanjaro route offering hut accommodation

Slightly and comparatively cheaper because you need no camping equipment

Offers a superb personal accomplishment,

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Day 1 : Pick up from the airport

Arusha

On this day you will be picked up from the airport either the Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport, will then drive to Tulia spa & boutique hotel once you arrive & settled in, your guide will arrive briefly after to brief you on the hike, what to expect day by day as well as checking if you have all necessary gears for the hike.

Accommodation

Name: Tulia boutique & spa

Type: Hotel

Level: Mid-range

Day 2 : Marangu gate to Mandara hut

Kilimanjaro NP

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 2 hours), register, and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to
2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.

Accommodation

Name: Mandara hut

Type: Bush Camp

Level: Budget

Day 3 : Mandara hut to horombo hut

Kilimanjaro NP

You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.

Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to
3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland.

Accommodation

Name: Horombo Hut

Type: Bush Camp

Level: Budget

Day 4 : Horombo Hut (3720m) – Acclimatization

Kilimanjaro NP

At Horombo Hut, you will spend the day allowing your body to acclimate to high altitude. You will have the option of doing a day hike to Mawenzi Hut (4600m) for further acclimatization with your guide. Breakfast and dinner will be at the hut and lunch will either be packed or at the hut depending on your preference for the day.

Accommodation

Name: Kibo Hut Camp

Type: Bush Camp

Level: Budget

Day 5 : Horombo hut to kibo hut

Kilimanjaro NP

Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with the upper heathland but then disappears into a “moonscape”. Dinner, rest and prepare for the summit climb.

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to
4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Accommodation

Name: Kibo Hut Camp

Type: Bush Camp

Level: Budget

Day 6 : Kibo hut to summit/ summit to kibo hut

Kilimanjaro NP

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing to the Horombo encampment.

The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. and an optimistic attitude will get you there

Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to
5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Day 7 : Horombo hut to trail head

Kilimanjaro NP

Hike Horombo Hut to the trailhead, drive to Arusha/Moshi
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through the moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through the lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to Arusha/Moshi or airports in these regions. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!

Should you stay in Arusha or Moshi a transfer back to the airport is available for you on the next day

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to
1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest.

Included

✓ All transport by private vehicle to and from the mountain

✓ Accommodation as detailed on the itinerary

✓ Services of a private mountain guide, cook, and adequate porters to carry both trip provisions and client's private bags

✓ National Park entrance, accommodation, and camping fees

✓ All food and catering equipment - breakfasts, lunches (packed when necessary), and evening meals prepared by our own cook

✓ Special dietary requirements are catered for with prior arrangements at no extra cost

✓ Certificate of Achievement /appreciation from us

✓ Free storage of excess baggage is not required on the mountain hike

✓ Crisis management apparatus - VHF 2-way radio/mobile phone, basic first aid kit, and an on-call vehicle.

Excluded

✗ International flights Tips Personal items

> On your Daypack, you need to carry items like extra clothing, Snacks, a Hat, Sunglasses & Wipes.

>Adding an extra day is essential to increase your summit chances.

>Both kinds of weather can complicate matters so be prepared to trek all types of weather.

>It is very important to acquire travel insurance that covers medical

>evacuation 6000 meters above sea level. You can not camp under any circumstance, but the huts do not offer luxury or many amenities.

>Visas are required when traveling to Tanzania, Foreigners may apply for a visa online in advance of travel

>A passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond visa insurance and/or date of entry

>Yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers arriving from or having transited through countries where yellow fever is endemic

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