5 Days Marangu Route Climbing

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Overview

Marangu Route is also known as the “Coca Cola” or “tourist” route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every camp site with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow.

There are 60 beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts and 120 beds at Horombo Hut. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts. Mens’ and ladies’ latrines are available at the last camp but are very basic.

All climbing groups, often from several countries around the world, share meals in dining huts providing a jovial and energetic atmosphere.

This route is usually done in 5 days but can be done in 6 days for better acclimatization. The extra day can be spent resting at Horombo or climbing the small peak of Mawenzi.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast

What to expect

Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
    1 day · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 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

    Meals: LD
Day 2: Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
    1 day · Admission ticket included
    You leave the glades of the rain-forest 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 affects of the altitude.

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

    Distance: 12km/7.5mi

    Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

    Habitat: Heathland

    Meals: BLD
Day 3: Hike Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
    1 day · Admission ticket included
    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

    Meals: BLD
Day 4: Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
    1 day · Admission ticket included
    Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), 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

    Meals: BLD
Day 5: Hike Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to Moshi
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
    1 day · Admission ticket included
    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 be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).

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

    Distance: 20km/12.5mi

    Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

    Habitat: Forest

    Meals: B

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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