This route to Uhuru Peak on this 6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb is known as the Coca-Cola route, as you are offered a bottle of Coke while on the trek.
Expect a classic trek as you use this Marangu route, which is the easiest route, and every hiker can access the summit seamlessly.
Enjoy the best scenery while on the Tanzania tour trek, including glaciers, beautiful rocks, and green cover.
At the mountain base, there are forests with different creatures like primates and bird species.
Mt. Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa, standing at 5,895m above sea level.
Detailed 6-Day Kilimanjaro Climbing Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Kilimanjaro NP; Marangu gate and hike to Mandara hut.
Be picked up from any point in Moshi town and head to Kilimanjaro National Park for a briefing at Marangu gate, where the hike for this 6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb begins.
Upon finishing the briefing, begin the trek as you pass through a montane forest under the guidance of a park guide ranger and with the help of porters.
Look up in the trees and spot some primates such as black and white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, and many more, along with different bird species.
The hike will take about 5 hours, including several stopovers, to reach the Mandara hut, standing at 2,700m above sea level.
At this point, spend the night.
Day 2: To Horombo hut
Enjoy an early morning breakfast, then proceed heading upwards since the mission is reaching the summit, which is Uhuru Peak.
As you hike, the vegetation will change, from one zone to another.
The hike will take about 5 to 6 hours, and on reaching Horombo hut, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mawenzi, Kibo peak, and the Masai steppe.
Have your dinner served and have a sleep-to-rest for tomorrow’s adventure.
Day 3: Zebra Rock to Horombo hut
On this third day of your 6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb, enjoy zebra rock climbing for the purpose of getting the body used to altitude and weather.
The challenges you face during this day will help you have a chance to conquer more complicated summits in the following days.
The zebra rock is called so because it has black and white colors similar to that of zebras.
This means that there are high chances of taking photos.
Day 4: To Kibo hut
Have a lot of energy, as the toughness begins on this day as you penetrate Kibo hut, and the vegetation will change to an alpine desert.
Pass via the last water point called the saddle, which is located between Mawezi peak and Kibo peak.
Have an early dinner to allow you ample time and energy to hike to the summit.
Day 5: To Uhuru Peak and then descend to Horombo hut
The day to conquer the summit on this 6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb has finally come, and this will start early in the morning, around midnight.
Enjoy the weather and climate while on the climb as you use a headlight lamp or torch.
Pass through the caves and crater rims, and this will be the best adventure.
Arriving at the summit creates everlasting memories, as you will be standing on the rooftop of Africa.
Take incredible photos, and this will create lasting memories. Descend back to Horombo hut.
Day 6: Descend back to Marangu gate and Transfer to Moshi Town
Descend further to the entry point at Marangu gate, sign out, and then transfer back to Moshi Town.
This marks the end of this 6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb after being dropped at any agreed point, either the hotel or airport.
