Tanzania
The classic Coca-Cola Route, the only trail with hut accommodation the whole way up, with an extra acclimatisation night at Horombo.
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Wildspire Highlights
Why this journey feels different
Three things that make a Wildspire journey unlike any other.
- 01
The Classic Route, With Huts and Warmth
- 02
Summit Night, Guided Step by Step
- 03
A Team That Carries the Load
Day by day
- Day 1
Marangu Gate to Mandara Huts
A rainforest trek from 1,905m to the Mandara Huts at 2,723m, watching for colobus monkeys on the way.
- Day 2
Mandara to Horombo Huts
Climb through heathland and moorland to 3,721m with views of the jagged Mawenzi Peak.
- Day 3
Acclimatisation at Horombo
A rest day with an optional excursion towards Mawenzi base camp to climb high and sleep low.
- Day 4
Horombo to Kibo Huts
Cross the lunar saddle between the two peaks through semi-desert to reach 4,714m.
- Day 5
Summit and descend
A midnight start to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m for sunrise, then descend all the way back to Horombo.
- Day 6
Marangu Gate
Final descent through the forest to the gate, summit certificates in hand, and transfer to Moshi.
What's included
Included
- All park fees, camping or hut fees, permits and VAT
- Professional English-speaking certified guide with wilderness first-responder training
- Full mountain crew: cook and porters
- Two nights of accommodation before and after the climb
- All meals and drinking water on the mountain
- Complimentary oxygen cylinder and portable toilet
- Airport and gate transfers
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Tips for the mountain crew (about $450 per climber is customary)
- Personal trekking gear (rental available in Moshi and Arusha)
- Extra lodge nights in case of early descent
Your team
You'll deal with the people who actually run your trip
Wildspire is a small Tanzanian-owned team based in Mwanza. The guide who plans your route is the one who answers your messages, and the one waving from the Land Cruiser when you land.
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