Price for 5 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu Route / Rates Per Person
GROUP SIZE PRICE PER PERSON per person when 1 person treks alone $1,800 per person when 2 persons trek together $1,730 per person when 3 persons trek together $1,670 per person when 4 persons trek together $1,510 per person when 5 persons trek together $1,450 per person when 6+ persons trek together $ 1,250
The Express Path to Uhuru: 5-Day Marangu Route Adventure
Overview
Marangu Route, commonly known as the Coca-Cola route is more popular because it can be done in fewer days and has permanent sleep huts at the campsites.
Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak. It is a shorter route with a steeper incline and less time for acclimatization it tends to have a lower summit success rate. This is the only route where the ascent and descent route is shared, thus creating more traffic.
- Duration: 5 or 6 days
- Difficulty: Medium
- Scenery: Good
- Traffic: High
6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu Route is highly Recommended compared to a 5-day trek
Tour Highlights
- High summit success rate (over 70%)
- Classic Adventure! Hiking & Huts
- More quiet route for the most adventurous experience
- The descending follows the Marangu gate
All-Inclusive Kilimanjaro: 5-Day Marangu Route Journey from Arrival to Descent
Day by Day Trekking Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) greeted by a friendly Adventreksafari representative.
Transfer comfortably to your accommodation at Panama Garden Resort (BB) - cozy rooms, hot showers, and Wi-Fi await!
In the evening, meet the Adventreksafari managers for a pre-climb briefing, ensuring you're fully prepared.
Meet your guide and support crew for a pre-trek briefing at the hotel.
Travel to Marangu Gate, the park entrance, and begin your trek through a lush rainforest (prepare for rain!).
Reach Mandara Hut (2,720 meters) for your first night at altitude. Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol/caffeine.
Acclimatization Tip: Consider using altitude medication to ease potential altitude sickness symptoms.
Enjoy breakfast followed by a scenic trek to Horombo Hut (3,720 meters).
Witness breathtaking views of Kibo and Mawenzi volcanoes.
Embark on an afternoon acclimatization hike towards Kibo Hut (200m elevation gain) before returning to Horombo Hut for dinner.
After breakfast, trek to Kibo Hut, your highest point at 4,720m (10km, 4-8 hours).
Ascend at a moderate pace, conserving energy for the summit push.
Enjoy lunch and a well-deserved rest upon reaching Kibo Hut. Minimize activity and stay hydrated.
Begin your summit push pre-dawn, departing Kibo Hut for Uhuru Peak (5,895m). The trek is challenging due to high altitude (9-12 hours, 16km).
Your guide will be by your side throughout the ascent, monitoring your stamina and well-being.
After reaching the "Roof of Africa," descend to Kibo Hut for a short rest before continuing down to Horombo Hut.
Celebrate your accomplishment with a hearty breakfast at Horombo Hut.
Descend through diverse landscapes back to Marangu Gate (5-6 hours, 18km).
Enjoy a group congratulation ceremony and share your experience in the guestbook.
Receive your commemorative certificates and transfer back to your Moshi hotel (Panama Garden Resort or similar).
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.
Check out by 11:00 AM (late check-out options may be available for an additional fee).
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departing flight.
Includes & Excludes
The Cost Includes
- 2 Night Hotel accommodation in Moshi, a day before trek and a day after trek
- Transportation to and from your selected route
- Quality, Waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tent
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- Certified, experienced, English speaking mountain guides:
- All Tanzanian National Park Fees
- Government Climbing Taxes
- Climbing permits
- All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain
- Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries
- Fair and ethical treatment of Porters
- Enough porters to carry your luggage
- Safety Equipment
- Emergency Oxygen
- Pulse Ox meter
- Hot drinks at every meal
- Water provided on climb, mineral water for the first day and boiled water every day
- Emergency rescue fees
- Personal Summit Certificate signed by the National Park and your Guide
The Cost Excludes
- Personal items and toiletries
- Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain
- Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber):
- Guides: $20/day/guide
- Cook: $15/day
- Porter: $10/day/porter
- N/B: Our Guides, cooks and Porters are always satisfied with your thanks giving (tip) you have and not beyond your ability.
- International airfares and departure taxes
- All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
- Laundry services
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