Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Roof of Africa by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route. Known as the “Coca-Cola” route, it is the only route that offers hut accommodations and is considered the most comfortable path to the summit.
Highlights
- Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
- Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
- Travel through the Sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde, and Dingboche
- Visit Tengboche the biggest and oldest monastery n the region.
Itinerary
Morning: Drive from Arusha to Marangu Gate for registration.
Midday: Start the trek through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut (2,700m). Look out for blue monkeys and colobus monkeys.
Evening: Arrive at Mandara Hut for dinner and overnight stay.
Morning: After breakfast, continue the trek to Horombo Hut (3,720m). Pass through the heather zone, with views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
Midday: Arrive at Horombo Hut for lunch.
Afternoon: Relax and acclimatize. Optional short hike in the surrounding area.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.
Day: Acclimatization hike to Zebra Rocks (4,000m) and back to Horombo Hut.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at Horombo Hut.
Morning: Trek across the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks to reach Kibo Hut (4,703m).
Midday: Arrive at Kibo Hut for lunch.
Afternoon: Rest and prepare for the final ascent.
Evening: Early dinner and rest.
Midnight: Begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) under the stars.
Dawn: Reach the summit, the highest point in Africa. Take in the sunrise views before descending.
Morning: Descend back to Kibo Hut for a short rest and then continue down to Horombo Hut.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.
Morning: Final descent through the rainforest to Marangu Gate.
Midday: Collect summit certificates and celebrate the achievement.
Afternoon: Drive back to Arusha. End of the trek.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
