Climbing Kilimanjaro

Enjoy a shorter climb with cozy huts
and rainforest scenery all around

A comfortable route perfect for beginners

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Marangu Route, popularly called “Coca-Cola Route”, is the most renowned route to trek Kilimanjaro. Marangu is the only route that provides sleeping in huts, all the way to Uhuru Peak, contrary to all other routes where you get to sleep in tents/sleeping bags. The route is very steady, with gradual slopes, but it is far from easy. It has a very low success rate, because trackers tend to not take it seriously, due to its reputation to be “Tourists Route”.

You do not need camping gear while trekking Marangu, but by all means you need to be physically prepared for the climb, otherwise there is a good chance for dropping out before reaching the top.

The route is offered at 5 or 6 days, but note that on shorter plan you do not have a day for acclimatization, which is usually necessary to accommodate high altitude conditions. Descend is at Marangu gate.

Kilimanjaro Itinerary

5 days Kilimanjaro Climb – Marangu Route

Let our itinerary guide you to most iconic and hidden treasures.

Day 1: Moshi – Marangu Gate (1860m) – Mandara Hut (2700m) – Begin of Kilimanjaro Climb
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 2 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus Monkeys.

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft

Distance: 8km/5mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut – Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb
You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.

Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft

Distance: 12km/7.5mi

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Heathland

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Hike Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft

Distance: 9km/5.5mi

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment. The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!

Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3700m/12,200ft

Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down

Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1860m) – Marangu – End of Kilimanjaro Climb
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to Kindoroko Hotel. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft

Distance: 20km/12.5mi

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Forest

Meal: Breakfast

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Includes

Two nights bed and breakfast accommodation in Moshi Town
Full board accommodation on the mountain
All park fees
Hut fees
Oxygen cylinder – only for emergency
English speaking guide
Mountain crew (cook and porters)
First aid kit and pulse oximeter
Bottled drinking
Mentioned transfers

Excluded

Sleeping bags
Gratuities
Beverage
Travel insurance
Visa fees
Flight
Laundry
All meals and drinks in Moshi town

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5 days Kilimanjaro Climb – Marangu Route

Climbing Kilimanjaro

Enjoy a shorter climb with cozy huts
and rainforest scenery all around

A comfortable route perfect for beginners

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Kilimanjaro Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi – Marangu Gate (1860m) – Mandara Hut (2700m) – Begin of Kilimanjaro Climb

Day 2: Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut – Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb

Day 3: Hike Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Day 4: Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut

Day 5: Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1860m) – Marangu – End of Kilimanjaro Climb