6 Days Marangu Route
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6 Days Marangu Route
Climbing Tanzania
The 6-Days Marangu Route, also known as the "Coca-Cola Route," is a popular and comfortable trekking path to the Climb Mount Kilimanjaro. This route offers the unique advantage of accommodation in mountain huts, providing added comfort compared to camping. With an extra acclimatization day at Horombo Hut, the 6-days itinerary increases your chances of successfully reaching the summit. This 6-Days Marangu Route itinerary takes you through stunning landscapes, including rainforests, moorlands, and the alpine desert, culminating in an unforgettable sunrise at Uhuru Peak.
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6 Days Marangu Route
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01 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing
Marangu Gate – Mandara Huts
We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our 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. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach to Mandara Hut.
- Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
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Mandara Huts – Horombo Huts
After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, through the heathland, looking for giant lobelias and groundsels. 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.
- Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
- Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
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To Mawenzi Ridge/Acclimatization Day
This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Horombo Hut.
- Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,400 ft
- Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
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To Kibo hut
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.
- Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
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To Uhuru Peak
You will wake up at 11pm for tea, snacks and dress warm, very early in the morning at 12 am, we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s Point (18,600 ft/5685m), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. You will hike for I hour to Stella Point (18800ft/5756m), Finally, you will 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 for a nap and brunch, Later in the evening; we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned long sleep.
- Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
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Descend to Marangu Gate
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 in Moshi.
- Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
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