The Coca-Cola Route

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Route Overview

The Marangu Route is also referred to as the “Coca-Cola Route” because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain. It is the oldest and most well-established route on Kilimanjaro. Many favor Marangu due to its gradual slope and direct path. In this route, treks begin and ending at the Marangu gate, which is located in the south-east area of Kilimanjaro.
The Marangu route accommodation is in mountain huts, which makes the biggest difference compared to the other routes. It offers you the relative luxury of being able to sleep in huts along the entire route. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut.

Highlights

  • Start/End : Moshi - Kilimanjaro
  • Trek Duration : 5 Days, 4 Nights
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Scenery: Good
  • Traffic: High

Safari Itinerary

Morning drive from your hotel in Moshi takes us through Marangu village, which is one hour away. After signing in at the Marangu gate, you will be provided with packed lunch boxes and water, after which we’ll begin the 4 – 5 hour walk to Mandara Hut. The walk will be slow, and it’ll take you through a dense and humid forest, and you will have the lunch along the way. Dinner will be served at Mandara Hut, and you’ll spend the night here as well.

  • Elevation 1800meters to 2720meters
  • Distance: 7km
  • Hiking Time:4-5 hours
  • Habitat: Rain Forest

Lunch boxes and water will be provided after breakfast, before you begin your trek to Horombo Hut. After about 45 minutes in the forest, we’ll arrive to the area of long grass and stunning view of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. As our trek continues, the terrain will transform into moorland. The lunch break will be at the picnic site, and our trail ends at Horombo hut, where dinner will be served before you turn in for the night.

  • Elevation 2720 meters to 3720 meters
  • Distance: 12km
  • Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
  • Habitat: Heather and Moorland

The hike to Kibo Hut follows after breakfast, and you will be supplied with lunch boxes and water before we leave. Our hike continues across the desolate alpine desert of the ‘Saddle’ that divides Kibo and Mawenzi. This is where we’ll pass the last water point, and the porter will carry for us supply of water required for food, hot drinks and drinking. Dinner will be served at Kibo Hut where you will spend the night.

  • Elevation 3720 meters to 4700 meters
  • Distance: 11.5km
  • Hiking Time:6 to 7 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine desert

You will wake up at around 11:30 P.M. for a hot cup of tea or coffee, and then get ready for your hike to the summit which will begin at around 12:30 P.M. The temperature at around this time is below freezing. The trail you will take twists upwards through heavy scree towards the Gilman’s point. Once we reach Gilman’s point, hot cup of tea or coffee will be served to warm you up, accompanied by breathtaking view of the sunrise over Mawenzi.
The hike to Uhuru peak continues for another 1.5 hours, over a gentle slope around the edge of the crater rim. Uhuru peak is the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and in Africa. Once at the top, you will spend a short time enjoying the view and photograph your success, before we begin the steep hike back to Kibo hut for lunch and some rest. Our descend continues to Horombo Hut for dinner and a good night’s rest.

  • Elevation 4700 meters to 5895 meters to 3720 meters
  • Distance: 20km
  • Hiking Time:13 – 14 hours
  • Habitat: Arctic

After breakfast and the last celebration with the porters, you will trek down to Marangu gate. Once here, you will have a hot lunch. Vehicle will meet you at the gate to take you back to your accommodation in Moshi where you can shower and rest.

  • Elevation 3720metes to 1800meters
  • Distance: 10km
  • Hiking Time:6-7 hours
  • Habitat: Semi-Desert

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Cost Cover

  • All government taxes including 18% VAT
  • Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport (JRO) to Arusha or Moshi
  • Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro entrance gate
  • Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides
  • Guides, Porters and Cook salaries
  • All meals on the mountain (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Filtered water throughout the trek
  • Mountain equipment and gear – tents, Sleeping Mats, mess tent, table and chairs
  • All national park gate fees for visitors and also for the supportive mountain crew (entrance, camping, rescue)

Cost does not Cover

  • A sleeping bag
  • Kilimanjaro airport (JRO) drop off
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fee
  • Laundry Services
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Portable flush toilet
  • Tips for mountain crew (guides, porters and cooker)

DEPARTURE DATES

The departure dates for all our Trekking activities and tour packages are totally flexible according to your own personal needs. Please contact us through email or using a quick chat button on the right for further and more detailed information.