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Trekking

6-Day Marangu Trek

Tanzania · East Africa 6 days · 5 nights

Reputed to be the easiest of the available trekking routes, Marangu is, without a doubt, the most comfortable in terms of facilities and the most convenient in terms of access. The Marangu Route is also known as the “Coca Cola Route” because of its practicality and popularity. Due to the lack of camping equipment required and therefore reduced number of porters, it remains popular as the most affordable option for travelers on a budget.

Day by day

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Rainforest trek & registration

Morning pickup from hotel. Register at Marangu Gate (1,844m). Trek through lush rainforest. See colobus monkeys. Arrive at Mandara Hut (2,700m). Afternoon rest and acclimatization.

Mandara to Horombo Hut

Ascend to moorland

Leave rainforest behind. Ascend onto open moorland with spectacular views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Giant lobelias and groundsels dot landscape. Arrive at Horombo Hut (3,720m).

Horombo to Kibo Hut

Cross the Saddle

Trek across the barren saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi. Volcanic landscape, sparse vegetation. Arrive at Kibo Hut (4,703m). Rest for the night and evening prep.

Summit Attempt

Uhuru Peak & descent

Pre-dawn start (12am). Climb toward Uhuru Peak. Arrive at Uhuru Peak (5,895m) for sunrise. Descend back to Horombo Hut. Celebrate with guides and crew.

Descent to Marangu Gate

Final descent through forest

Descend through moorland and forest back to Marangu Gate. Receive summit certificates. Transfer to hotel in Moshi. Rest and recover from your achievement.

What's included