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5-Days Kilimanjaro Marangu (coca cola) Route

5 days
Start and end in Arusha
4.9
120 traveler reviews

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 50
Ages 7+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arusha to Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

    Start point
    Arusha, Tanzania (Moshi or we come pick you up at your location around Arusha, 07:00 - 08:00)
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive from Arusha to Marangu Gate
    • Trek through lower forest zone of Kilimanjaro (5-6 hours)
    • Wildlife viewing - blue colobus monkeys and birds
    Landmarks
    Marangu Gate
    Mount Kilimanjaro
  2. Day 2

    Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Mandara Hut through forest to alpine zone
    • Scenic viewing of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    Kibo Peak
    Mawenzi Peak
  3. Day 3

    Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Early dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through alpine desert landscape to Kibo Hut (approximately 7 hours)
    • Acclimatization hike in saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo
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  4. Day 4

    Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pre-dawn summit attempt from Kibo Hut (shortly before midnight departure)
    • Ascent through volcanic scree with zigzag trail system
    • Sunrise viewing at Gilman's Point and Stella Point
    • Crater rim trek to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters)
    • Descent to Kibo Hut and trek to Horombo Hut
    Landmarks
    Uhuru Peak
    Gilman's Point
    Stella Point
  5. Day 5

    Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Arusha

    End point
    Arusha, Tanzania (Arusha we cane pick you up at your location around Arusha, 07:00 - 08:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Descent from Horombo Hut through moorlands and rainforest to Marangu Gate
    • Summit certificate presentation at Marangu Gate
    Landmarks
    Marangu Gate

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Rating
4.9(120 reviews)
Response time
less than 1 hour
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

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Tour ID: 167435

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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Who is travelling?

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