About this experience
This non-technical Kilimanjaro route is the only route to offer permanent mountain huts at each overnight stop. Marangu, also known as the ‘Coca-Cola’ route due to its popularity in the past however, is no longer the favored choice of the modern trekkers who prefer the longer camping based routes. Marangu approaches the Kibo cone from the Southeast and ascends and descends via the same trail which has been modified to make it more climber friendly. This is the perfect choice for amateur trekkers looking to avoid camping.
At a glance
- Duration: 144 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 144 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What is included
- 1 x transfer from park gates to a Moshi based lodge per group
- Twice daily health checks with guides and a high-grade medical oximeter
- 1 x approx. 100Ltr rubberized hold all bag / packsack
- Hand washing station and small personal wash basin at huts
- Eating utensils, cutlery, bowls, cups etc
- Trained, certified, and experienced English-speaking Mountain guide/s at KINAPA minimum ratios
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Dinner
- Basic sleeping mattress per person (provided by park)
- Pre-climb briefing / equipment check with the guide / tour consultant in Moshi
- Breakfast
- Luggage storage while on trek
- 1 Emergency oxygen cylinder per 5 passengers and first aid kit
- Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project monitoring on Kilimanjaro treks for fair treatment standards
- Shared use of Mountain huts (sharing with other hikers)
- 1 x luggage porter carrying luggage of 15kg per person of personal luggage
- 1 x transfer from a Moshi based lodge to park gates per group
- All National Park conservation, park entry, hut and rescue fees as applicable
- Trained and experienced personal mountain cook and waiter
- Boiled drinking water on trek (from 1st hut onwards)
- Shared public toilet facilities at huts
Not included
- Pre climb or post climb accommodation
- Private huts / self-contained huts
- Comfort upgrades such as an upgraded menu, celebration items etc.
- Personal mountain equipment such as sleeping bags, walking poles, duffel bags etc.
- Airport or private / non-group gate transfers and out of Moshi transfers
- Extra guides or personal porters or luggage porters
- Tips / gratuities
- Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc.
- Water on first day of trek
- Metal & hard plastic water bottles etc. (note: soft plastics are not permitted on the mountain)
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- You can arrive directly to our headquarters in Moshi, Tanzania if you don't require a pick-up.
- If your lodge is not listed please let us know which lodge to arrange your pickup from.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Shah Tours Travel Ltd.
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with lung problems or other known altitude related medical conditions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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