Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut

Kilimanjaro National Park - On your first day of your trekking, you hike through dense rainforest, though at points there are openings in the vegetation that offer views of the farmlands which cover the base of the mountain outside of the Kilimanjaro National Park. The day’s trail ends at Mandara Hut, where you overnight.

Elevation:6100ft to 8875ft
Distance:8 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat:Montane Fores

Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro National Park - On your second day of trek you will have through more beautiful rainforest, but soon the forest gives way to the moorland. The snowcapped peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen. After trekking for five to six hours you reach Horombo Hut, where you stay for the overnight.

Elevation:8875ft to 12,200ft
Distance:12 km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat:Heathland

Horombo Hut To Mawenzi Ridge To Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro National Park - On Third day of the mountain climbing, you can be split into two parts: a climb to Mawenzi Ridge, followed by a return to Horombo Hut. The reason for this is that it’s in keeping with the ‘climb high, sleep low’ strategy which helps your body to acclimatize properly to the increased elevation. This part of the day’s trek sees you climb from Horombo Hut up into the heath zone of Kilimanjaro. The turning point of the climb comes when you reach the horseshoe-shaped Mawenzi ridge. As already mentioned, climbing high and then sleeping low is an important acclimatization strategy.

Elevation:12,205 ft
Distance:4km
Hiking Time: 3 hours
Habitat:Healthland

Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro National Park - On Day four you traverse the so-called Saddle, a five-mile stretch of rubble and emptiness that connects the craters of Mawenzi and Kibo. You spend the night at Kibo Hut.

Elevation:12,200ft to15,500ft
Distance:9km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat:Alpine Desert

Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro National Park - The first part of day five, you strike out for the summit! Your guide wakes you up around midnight to get ready for the ascent. Today is usually the most mentally and physically challenging part of the entire Kilimanjaro climb. The route ascends northwest into the dark night. Within about six hours you reach Stella Point and enjoy the sunrise. After that, you trek for about another hour on a snow-covered trail to reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m (19,341 ft) at the very top of Africa! After reaching the summit, you descend to Horombo Hut for the night. Having hiked for about 12 Hours

Elevation:15,500ft to 19,340ft
Distance:9 km / 15 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat:Alpine Desert

Horombo Hut To Marangu Gate

Kilimanjaro National Park - Today you do the last hiking down to the foot of the mountain, where your driver is waiting for you. Time for a beer and a great celebration.

Elevation:12,250 ft to 5500ft
Distance:20 km
Hiking Time:4-5 hours
Habitat:Rain Forest

• Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, rescue fees and Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Expert guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Transport to and from Arusha to the trail head

• Items of personal nature such as passport, visa, travelers etc.
• Tips for the crew
• And all not mentioned in the itinerary above.

The 6-day Marangu Route has a low summit success rate of around 50%, mainly because climbers often hurry to the top. Omitting an additional acclimatization day can drastically reduce the already low success rate. The Marangu Route, also called the Coca-Cola Route, is unique for using huts instead of tents for accommodation. It is one of the most popular routes on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.