The 8-day Marangu Route trek offers an accessible and rewarding path to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Known as the "Coca-Cola Route," this popular route provides comfortable hut accommodations, making it ideal for trekkers seeking a supportive environment and fewer camping logistics.
Upon arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport), you will be met by your personal driver guide or representative. They will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay waiting for your adventures to start on the following day. If you may have a chance, we are ready to take you for the Arusha city tour to explore this beautiful city.
Relaxation
Mount Meru Hotel
Early in the morning, after breakfast you will take a drive from Arusha town to Kilimanjaro National Park. Marangu gate lies at the edge of Marangu village with very attractive small coffee and banana plantations.
After completing the entrance formalities, you will climb up through an attractive and unspoiled forest to reach the clearing containing Mandara Hut.
Climb steadily through the moorland zone, containing giant heather and occasional stands of groundsel, to eventually reach Horombo Hut.
Sunrises and sunsets are often very stunning. The site is close to the glaciated dome of Kibo and there is a real sense of being above the clouds.
Climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The terrain changes to screed and there is a palpable sense of high-altitude wilderness.
We usually reach Kibo Hut at the bottom of the crater wall by midday and the afternoon is free (to contemplate the summit ascent!!). The remainder of the day is spent resting and eating in preparation for the final climb before a very early night.
We will start our ascent by torchlight at about 1 a.m. so that we can be up at Gillman’s Point by sunrise.
The initial climb is steep over loose volcanic screen. But there are some well-graded zigzags, and a slow but steady pace will have us up to Gillman’s (5,685 m.) in about five or six hours. We will rest there and spend some time taking in the sunrise. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hours round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m.). Passing close to the spectacular glaciers that still occupy most of the summit area.
The descent is surprisingly fast, and we return to Horombo Hut for the night. [10 -11 hours walking from Kibo Hut to Gillman’s Point]
We retrace our steps with a pleasant moorland walk to Mandara and then a greenish forest walks to the gate and transfer to Arusha town.
Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha.
You'll be picked up from your lodge or Airport by our tour guide driver and depart to Serengeti National Park for game drives while carrying lunch boxes. Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.
Serengeti National Park is famous for its great Migration, where large herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest migrating together depends on the rainy season. And is the best destination to spot resident predators and explore its famous calving ground for migrating animals. Be ready to see many different wild animals here within a minute.
Wildlife game drive
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.
Today, wake up early, then After breakfast enjoys a fantastic game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later in the afternoon, depart to Ngorongoro for Relaxation, Dinner and an overnight stays at the accommodation located on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. This will give you a wonderful chance to descend down the crater early morning on the following day where you will be able to spot different animal species when they are still active.
Serengeti National Park is Famous for its great migration, Where the herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest Migrating together depending on the rainy seasons. Be ready to see resident predators including leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
Wildlife game drive
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
After breakfast, we'll descend inside Ngorongoro Crater for game drives. Once we finish the game drives, we will transfer you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Air Port for your departure/ back to another destination.
Ngorongoro crater is among of the world UNESCO Heritage site and one of the Natural wonders of Africa and constitutes the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world, Inside The crater you will have a great chance to explore the spectacular land scarps, relax in a new environment, spotting all big five Animals includes Pride of lions, Herds of buffalos, Elephants, Leopards and Black Rhino, Bird species like flamingo in the crater lakes and amazing natural environment inside the crater. Be ready to see many varieties wild animals here within a minute.
Wildlife game drive and Later drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
