Marangu Route
About this Tour
- 6 Days
- 5 Nights
The Marangu Route, often referred to as the “Coca-Cola Route,” is one of the most popular ways to climb Kilimanjaro. Unlike other routes, it offers hut accommodation along the way, making it appealing for trekkers seeking a more comfortable and sheltered experience.
This route features a consistent and gradual ascent profile and follows the same trail for both the ascent and descent. While it is considered one of the easier routes in terms of terrain, proper acclimatization is crucial for summit success.
Area to Visit/Destinations to go
Full Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival | Pick up from Kilimanjaro Int’l Airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Moshi for dinner and overnight at your hotel. In the evening, you’ll meet your mountain guide for a pre-climb briefing and gear check in preparation for the trek starting the next day.
- Day 2: Mandara Hut
After breakfast, you will be driven to Marangu Gate, where registration and formalities will take place. The trek begins through a lush rainforest with the possibility of seeing monkeys and colorful birds along the way. Your first overnight stay on the mountain will be at Mandara Hut.
(2,700 m / 8,858 ft, 8 km / 5 miles, 4–5 hours, rainforest)
- Day 3 : Horombo Hut
Leaving the forest, you’ll gradually ascend into the moorland zone. The trail opens up to vast views, heather-covered slopes, and occasional glimpses of Mawenzi Peak. You’ll arrive at Horombo Hut in the afternoon, where you will rest and enjoy views of both Kibo and Mawenzi.
(3,720 m / 12,205 ft, 12 km / 7 miles, 6–8 hours, moorland)
- Day 4: Kibo Hut
Today’s trek is a gradual climb through the alpine desert. You’ll cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, experiencing a more barren, moon-like terrain. Upon reaching Kibo Hut, you’ll rest, hydrate, and prepare for the early morning summit push.
(4,703 m / 15,430 ft, 10 km / 6 miles, 5–7 hours, alpine desert)
- Day 5: Uhuru Peak
Around midnight, you’ll begin the challenging climb to Gilman’s Point, where the crater rim is reached just as the sun begins to rise. From there, the trail continues around the rim to Uhuru Peak – the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the summit, you’ll descend back to Kibo Hut for a short rest, then continue the descent to Horombo Hut for the night.
(Summit: 5,895 m / 19,341 ft, Horombo Hut: 3,720 m / 12,205 ft, 22 km / 14 miles total, 12–16 hours, arctic to moorland)
- Day 6: Marangu Gate
Following breakfast, you’ll complete the final leg of the trek as you descend through the moorland and into the lush rainforest. At Marangu Gate, you’ll receive your summit certificate before being transferred back to your hotel in Moshi for a warm shower and well-deserved rest.
(1,870 m / 6,135 ft, 20 km / 12 miles, 5–7 hours, moorland to rainforest)
Price Includes
- All transfers
- Hotel before and after the trek
- Camping equipment
- Professional mountain guides
- Professional chefs
- Porters assistance
- All meals while on the hike
- All park fees
- Unlimited drinking water
Price Excludes
- International flight
- Tanzanian visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal gear rentals
- Lunch and dinner at the hotel
- Gratuity to the trekking crew
- Single supplement
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