5-Day Kilimanjaro Climb on the Marangu Route – Comfortable Hut Accommodation
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Professional mountain crew: Licensed English-speaking guide(s), experienced porters, and a cook
- Park fees: Kilimanjaro National Park entrance, camping/hut fees, rescue fees, and VAT.
- Accommodation: Mountain huts along the Marangu Route (Mandara, Horombo, and Kibo Huts).
- Meals: Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the mountain, plus hot drinks (tea/coffee).
- Drinking water: Treated and filtered water provided throughout the trek.
- Transfers: Pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfers to/from Marangu Gate.
- Equipment: Dining tent, tables, chairs, and kitchenware.
- Summit certificate: Official Kilimanjaro climbing certificate upon completion.
- Emergency support: First aid kit, oxygen cylinder, and pulse oximeter for altitude monitoring.
Cost Excludes
- Flights: International or domestic airfares to/from Tanzania.
- Visa fees: Entry visa for Tanzania.
- Travel insurance: Medical or personal travel insurance (mandatory for climbers).
- Personal equipment: Climbing gear such as sleeping bags, trekking poles, warm clothing, boots, and headlamps (available for rent).
- Personal expenses: Tips for guides, porters, and cooks (recommended guideline provided separately), as well as souvenirs, snacks, and drinks not included in the trek.
Trip Info
Overview
Experience the beauty and challenge of Africa’s highest peak on the 6-Day Marangu Route, often called the “Coca-Cola Route” due to its relatively gentle slopes and scenic comfort. This classic Kilimanjaro trek offers lush rainforest, alpine meadows, and spectacular summit views, making it an ideal choice for first-time climbers seeking an unforgettable adventure.
Over six days, you will ascend Mount Kilimanjaro from the lush rainforest at Marangu Gate to the icy summit of Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), then descend back to the gate. This route provides comfortable huts for overnight stays and excellent acclimatization opportunities, increasing your chances of a successful summit.
Highlights- 6 Days Marangu Trek
- Trek through the tropical rainforest with endemic plants, birds, and monkeys
- Cross the heath and moorland zones with panoramic mountain views
- Enjoy the dramatic alpine desert and glacier landscapes near the summit
- Sleep in cozy huts along the route, a unique feature of Marangu
- Witness a breathtaking sunrise from Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
