Conquer Kilimanjaro: 5-Day Marangu Route Adventure

4.8 (9 reviews) Moshi, Tanzania
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Duration5 days
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LanguagesArabic, German, Portuguese, Korean, English, Chinese, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey up the legendary Mount Kilimanjaro via the 5-day Marangu Route, also known as the "Coca-Cola" route.
This classic trek is the most popular and well-established path to the summit, offering comfortable hut accommodations and stunning panoramic views.
As you ascend through lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and the unique lunar landscape near the summit, you'll experience one of the most scenic and direct routes to the Roof of Africa. Whether you're a seasoned climber or a first-time adventurer, the Marangu Route provides a rewarding and exhilarating trek to the top of Kilimanjaro.

What's included

  • Fresh Water for drinking & Hot water for a wash daily
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook Plus their Wages
  • Transfer to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid) + Basic first aid kit
  • Visas, and Flight Expenses
  • Health & Travel Insurances (Yellow Fever Vaccination is compulsory if traveling to Tanzania & Kenya)
  • Gratuities
  • Personal trekking gears (You may opt to rent some of the gears from equipment stores in Tanzania)
  • Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet
  • Personal medicine and water purifying tablets + Meals, Snacks & drinks not specified

What to expect

Day 1: Moshi (1400 m) – Marangu gate (1,980 m) – Mandara Hut (2700 m)
  1. 5h · Admission ticket included
    Elevation: 1,870m (6,135ft) to 2,720m (8,923ft)
    Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
    Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
    After breakfast, you’ll drive to the Marangu Gate, where you’ll register for your climb. Begin your trek through the dense rainforest, where you might spot wildlife such as Colobus monkeys. You'll arrive at Mandara Hut for your first overnight stay on the mountain.
Day 2: Mandara Hut (2700 m) – Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
  1. 6h · Admission ticket included
    Elevation: 2,720m (8,923ft) to 3,720m (12,205ft)
    Distance: 12 km (7.5 miles)
    Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
    Trek through the last section of the rainforest and into the rolling moorlands, where the landscape opens up with expansive views of the mountains. You’ll arrive at Horombo Hut, your base for the night, with spectacular views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
Day 3: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) – Kibo Hut (4,700 m)
  1. 6h
    Elevation: 3,720m (12,205ft) to 4,703m (15,430ft)
    Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
    Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
    After breakfast, you’ll continue your trek through the alpine desert, heading toward Kibo Hut, your final stop before the summit. The terrain becomes more rugged, and you’ll need to conserve energy for the challenging ascent ahead.
Day 4: Summit attempt: Kibo Hut (4,700 m) – Uhuru Peak 5,895 m & back to Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
  1. 12h
    Elevation: 4,703m (15,430ft) to 5,895m (19,341ft) to 3,720m (12,205ft)
    Distance: 16 km (9.9 miles)
    Hiking Time: 10-14 hours (Summit Day)
    You’ll begin your summit push around midnight, ascending steeply over scree and volcanic rock to reach Gilman’s Point (5,685m), and from there, continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Kilimanjaro. Take in the breathtaking sunrise from the Roof of Africa before descending back to Kibo Hut for a short rest, then on to Horombo Hut.
Day 5: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) – Marangu gate at 1,980 m – drive to Moshi
  1. 5h
    Elevation: 3,720m (12,205ft) to 1,870m (6,135ft) to 890m (2,920ft)
    Distance: 20 km (12.4 miles)
    Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
    Enjoy a leisurely descent through the moorlands and rainforest, passing Mandara Hut on the way down to Marangu Gate. Here, you'll receive your summit certificates before being driven back to Moshi for a celebratory evening.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please provide us with your accommodation name, address/location, and with our good knowledge of Kilimanjaro Region, we will connect with you.

End point

Please provide us with your accommodation name, address/location, and with our good knowledge of Kilimanjaro Region, we will connect with you.

Pickup details

Our on-duty Representative(s) will carry a paper written your name(s), in a very noticeable spot; Kindly observe near to find her/him/them.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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