Overview
The Marangu Route is often called the “Coca-Cola Route” and is unique because it offers hut accommodations.
Starting Point: Marangu Gate
Route Type: Out-and-back
Duration Options: 5 or 6 days (6 days strongly recommended for better acclimatisation)
Highlights
- The ultimate trek to the roof of Africa.
Itinerary
Elevation gain: 1,870m to 2,700m
Hiking time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Overnight: Mandara Hut
Optional short walk to Maundi Crater
Elevation gain: 2,700m to 3,720m
Hiking time: 6–8 hours
Habitat: Moorland
First views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks
Overnight: Horombo Hut
Short hike toward Zebra Rocks (~4,000m)
Return to Horombo Hut
Helps reduce altitude sickness risk
Overnight: Horombo Hut
Elevation: 3,720m to 4,700m
Hiking time: 6–7 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Early dinner and rest before summit attempt
Overnight: Kibo Hut
Midnight start
Kibo Hut to Gilman’s Point (5,685m)
Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m)
Descend back to Horombo Hut for breakfast and a short rest, then proceed to Horombo Huts for overnight
Hiking time: 10–14 hours (longest day)
Elevation: 3,720m to 1,870m
Hiking time: 5–7 hours
Receive summit certificates
Transfer back to the hotel
Cost
The Cost Includes
- 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)
- Transportation to and from the park
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Park fees
- Full-board accommodation during expedition
- Bottled water and all meals during expedition
- Airport transfers
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Extensions
- Gratuities and tips
- 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.
