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The Coca-Cola® Route: Conquer Kilimanjaro on the Kilimanjaro trekking Marangu Route 6 Days
Ready to conquer the “Roof of Africa” with a classic and manageable journey? Join our 6-day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro trek, also known as the “Coca-Cola® Route,” and experience the iconic ascent that paved the way for many summit successes. Traverse diverse landscapes, enjoy comfortable accommodations, and celebrate reaching the majestic Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – all in just six thrilling days.
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Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you are welcomed by our mountain guide
who will usher you into a waiting vehicle and transfer you to the Mvuli hotel in Arusha Our
tour coordinator will have a short climbing briefing session with you at the lodge and leave
you to relax and have dinner. Bed and Breakfast booked.
After breakfast, depart Mandara Hut and Kilimanjaro forests to Horombo Hut. Most of the
day’s hike will be through Kilimanjaro moorland, a rocky landscape with desert-like plants.
Have your picnic lunch at Kambi ya Taabu before continuing to Horombo Hut. If the day is
clear, enjoy beautiful views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at Horombo Hut at around
1500hrs and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing.
This extra day and night at Horombo are ideal for body acclimatization. A hike towards
Mawenzi, passing through Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours up and 1.5 hours down),
is strongly recommended as it will further assist with acclimatization.
After breakfast continue your ascent into the Alpine desert, passes the last water point at
13550 ft/4130m. You will have to fill your water bottles with all the water you will need until
your return to Horombo hut in two night’s time (unless you are willing to buy Mineral water
at Kibo hut). The summit is now a further 3921ft /1195m up and you will make your final
ascent the same night. Go to bed around 1830hrs and try to get as much rest and sleep as
possible.
Around 2330hrs, you will wake up and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the
night, and this is where the going gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky
path to the Hans Meyer point (17225ft/5250m), also a good resting spot. The path then
zigzags up to Gillman’s point (18639ft/5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. This
section is very steep with a lot of stone screed, requiring a great physical and mental effort.
After breakfast, end the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate. Your last trek on Kilimanjaro
is a beautiful one, passing through Kilimanjaro’s cloud forest. Watch your step during the
descent, as the trail can be slippery. At Marangu Gate, you will sign for departure. This is
also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates.
