The Coca-Cola Route, the only hut-based climb.
Marangu is the classic ascent with sleeping huts instead of tents, a gradual gradient and the same route up and down.
Accommodation: Mountain huts
Highlights
- Sleeping huts, not tents
- Gentle gradient
- Mandara, Horombo and Kibo huts
- Shortest itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Forest trail to 2700m.
Day 2
Horombo Hut
Moorland to 3720m.
Day 3
Acclimatisation day
Day hike to Zebra Rocks.
Day 4
Kibo Hut
Alpine desert to 4700m.
Day 5
Summit day
Gilman's Point and Uhuru Peak.
Day 6
Descent
Down to Marangu Gate.
What's included
- Park & hut fees
- Guides, cooks and porters
- All meals on the mountain
- Two nights hotel in Moshi
- Airport transfers
Not included
- Flights
- Visa
- Personal gear
- Tips
- Insurance
Equipment you need
- 4-season sleeping bag
- Insulated jacket
- Waterproof shell
- Boots
- Poles
- Headtorch
- Base layers
- Gloves
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