Overview
5 Days Climb Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route as the “Coca-Cola route” that offers sleeping in the huts / dormitory-style accommodations instead of camping. Inclusive price for 7 Days Hiking Tour (including a night before and after the hike)
Highlights
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Welcome to Tanzania!
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO) and meet our driver-guide. Drive to Moshi which is approximately 45-minutes driving. You will meet our team member for briefing and getting to know your guides. Checking for your climbing gear. Then to be served an overnight
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Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft. Distance: 8 km | 5 miles. Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Rain Forest
To be driven up to Marangu Gate for the beginning of the trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rainforest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.
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Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft. Distance: 12 km | 7 miles. Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Habitat: Heath
We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – Continue up into open moorlands where small shrubs are the main vegetation. Stop halfway for lunch, to enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Arrive at the Horombo Huts late afternoon beneath the spectacular Kibo Summit viewpoint. Temperatures begin to drop.
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Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft. Distance: 10 km | 6 miles Hiking Time: 6-8 hours. Habitat: Alpine Desert
We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day
5
Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft. Distance: 6 km | 4 miles Hiking Time: 6-8 hours. Habitat: Arctic
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut
Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft Distance: 16 km | 10 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Heath
Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep
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Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft. Distance: 20 km | 12 miles Hiking Time: 5-7 hours. Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel.
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Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. After breakfast, you may have time to do the shopping for the souvenir before you take your Outbound flight.
Important to Know
Travel Dates | All Year Round |
1 People 1 Room | 2,754 |
2 People 1 Room | 2,243 (per person) |
3 People 1 Room | 2,095 (per person) |
4 People 2 Room | 2,034 (per person) |
5+ People |
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