6 Days from$1400 p/p in USD- DeparturesYear Round
Destinations
Tanzania,
Tour Type
Guided
Safari Standard
Budget
Tour Overview
6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Marangu Route takes the only Kilimanjaro route that offers hut accommodation, making it ideal for climbers who prefer sleeping in shelters rather than tents. Known as the “Coca-Cola Route,” it follows a well-established trail with a more gradual ascent and comfortable infrastructure. This 6-day itinerary includes an acclimatization day at Horombo Hut, improving summit success while allowing climbers to experience rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and glacial landscapes in a shorter time frame.
General Information
- Safari types:Guided Safari, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- You will visit:Kilimanjaro National Park
- Wildlife:Dik Dik, Blue Monkey, Eland, Blue Monkey, Mongoose, Bush Baby, Tree Hyrax, Jackal
- Activities:Trekking, Hiking, UNESCO Site
- Getting around:Transfer Vehicle
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
- Minimum age:5
Overview
6-day itinerary with acclimatization day for improved summit success
Climb via the Marangu Route, the only route with hut accommodation
Comfortable sleeping huts with shared dining areas
Gradual and well-maintained trail suitable for first-time climbers
Acclimatization hike toward Zebra Rocks
Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa
Professional, licensed mountain guides and experienced support crew
All park fees, meals, huts, and safety equipment included
Price Per Person – USD
1 person: USD 1,450
2–3 people: USD 1,400
4–6 people: USD 1,350
7+ people: USD 1,300
What's Included
- Hotel accommodation before and after the climb
- Transfers to and from the mountain (Moshi/Arusha)
- Professional, licensed mountain guides
- Porters and mountain cook
- All meals on the mountain
- Hut accommodation throughout the climb
- Drinking water throughout the trek
- Oxygen cylinder & first-aid kit
- Daily health monitoring
- Fair wages for the mountain crew
- Kilimanjaro National Park fees, hut & rescue fees
What's Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzanian visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Tips for guides, porters, and cook
- Personal trekking gear
- Personal expenses and snacks
Disclaimer
- This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘Kilimanjaro Winners And Safaris‘
- All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
- ‘Kilimanjaro Winners And Safaris‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
- All itineraries and services are subject to availability
Day by Day Overview
After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate for registration and briefing. The trek begins through lush rainforest with tall trees, moss, and wildlife such as blue monkeys. The trail is well maintained and gently ascending. You arrive at Mandara Hut in the afternoon, where you rest, enjoy dinner, and spend the night in mountain huts.
Leaving the rainforest behind, the trail enters heath and moorland zones with wide views of the surrounding landscape. On clear days, you can see both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The climb is steady and comfortable. You arrive at Horombo Hut in the afternoon and have time to relax and acclimatize.
This day is dedicated to acclimatization, increasing your chances of reaching the summit. You take a short hike toward Zebra Rocks or Mawenzi Hut before returning to Horombo Hut. This climb-high, sleep-low approach allows your body to adapt to the altitude while enjoying spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak.
Today you trek across the alpine desert known as the Saddle, located between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The landscape is barren and dramatic, with thin air and increasing altitude. You reach Kibo Hut in the afternoon, rest, eat an early dinner, and prepare for the summit attempt that begins after midnight.
Around midnight, begin the summit ascent. You climb steadily to Gilman’s Point and continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the summit, descend back to Kibo Hut for a short rest, then continue down to Horombo Hut for overnight.
The final descent takes you through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate. After signing out and receiving summit certificates, you are transferred back to Moshi or Arusha, marking the end of your Kilimanjaro experience.
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