Day 01
Kilimanjaro International Airport → ArushaArrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge. Meet your guide for a pre-climb briefing and equipment check.
Stay
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meals
Dinner
6 Days · Private Kilimanjaro Climb
6 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb
The Classic Coca-Cola Route with an Acclimatisation Day
Price
From $2,200per person
Safari Overview
6 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb
The 6 Days Marangu Route is the classic Kilimanjaro climb — the only route with mountain huts instead of tents.
An extra acclimatisation day at Horombo Hut (with an optional walk to Zebra Rocks) significantly improves summit success over the 5-day version.
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Day by Day
7 days, unfolding slowly across Tanzania's wildest country.
Day 02
Marangu Gate (1,860 m) → Mandara Hut (2,700 m)Marangu Gate → Mandara Hut
Register at Marangu Gate and hike through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut. Hiking: 4–5 hours.
Stay
Mandara Hut (bunkhouse)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 03
Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut (3,720 m)Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut
Continue through heath and moorland to Horombo Hut with excellent views of Mawenzi Peak. Hiking: 5–6 hours.
Stay
Horombo Hut (bunkhouse)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04
Horombo Hut → Zebra Rocks → Horombo HutAcclimatisation at Horombo Hut
Spend the day acclimatising with an optional hike toward Zebra Rocks before returning to Horombo Hut for the night.
Stay
Horombo Hut (bunkhouse)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05
Horombo Hut → The Saddle → Kibo Hut (4,700 m)Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut
Ascend across the alpine Saddle to Kibo Hut. Rest early and prepare for the midnight summit attempt. Hiking: 5–6 hours.
Stay
Kibo Hut (bunkhouse)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06
Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) → Horombo HutKibo Hut → Uhuru Peak → Horombo Hut
Begin the summit ascent after midnight, reach Uhuru Peak, then descend to Horombo Hut. Hiking: 11–14 hours.
Stay
Horombo Hut (bunkhouse)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07
Horombo Hut → Mandara Hut → Marangu Gate → ArushaHorombo Hut → Marangu Gate → Arusha
Descend via Mandara Hut through rainforest to Marangu Gate, receive your summit certificate and transfer back to Arusha.
Stay
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meals
Breakfast & Lunch
What's Included
Everything covered
- Airport meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- All airport and trailhead transfers
- Pre- and post-climb accommodation in Arusha (bed & breakfast)
- All park entry, camping/hut and rescue fees
- IMEC-trained lead guides, assistant guides, cook and porters
- Full-board mountain meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Filtered drinking water on the mountain
- Quality four-season tents and sleeping mats (camping routes)
- Oxygen cylinder, pulse oximeter and full first-aid kit
- Twice-daily health checks by your lead guide
- Summit certificate presentation
- Government taxes and levies
Not Included
Please plan for
- International flights
- Tanzanian visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Personal trekking gear (rentals available)
- Sleeping bag
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Tips for mountain crew (guideline provided)
- Personal expenses
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
About this itinerary
Around 80% on our 6-day Marangu profile — much better than the 5-day version thanks to the extra acclimatisation day.
No — huts have basic bunk rooms and dining halls. Warm washing water is provided in a bowl each morning and evening.
Yes — it is a great choice for first-time climbers thanks to the huts and the extra acclimatisation day.
Planning your safari
The Northern Circuit (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro) over 6–8 days delivers the classic Big Five experience, the Great Migration, and easy logistics from Kilimanjaro Airport.
6–8 days is the sweet spot for the Northern Circuit. Add 3–4 nights in Zanzibar for a beach extension, or extend to 10–12 days to include a fly-in to Ruaha or Nyerere.
For July–October and Christmas/New Year we recommend booking 8–12 months ahead. Green season (March–May) can be booked 3–4 months out.
Yes. Most camps welcome children from age 6, and family-friendly lodges accept younger kids with private vehicles. We tailor pace, activities and lodges to your family.
Absolutely — this is one of our most popular combinations. Daily flights connect the Serengeti to Zanzibar in about 2.5 hours.
Technically yes, but we strongly recommend against it. Roads are unmarked, wildlife is unpredictable, and park regulations are strict. A trained driver-guide multiplies your sightings tenfold.
Yes. Many of our guests travel solo. Private guides mean you're never alone, and our small-group departures let you meet like-minded travelers.
Absolutely. Most guests add 6–8 days on safari after a Kili summit, or start with a safari to acclimatise to the bush before the mountain. We handle all logistics as one seamless Tanzania trip.
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