Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
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. This is 5 days package which helps climbers to the summit of Uhuru Peak and come back.
What's included
Transportation (hotel pickup and drop off)
Certified, experienced, English-speaking Guide
Rescue fees (required by national park)
National Park gate fees
Unlimited Mineralwater
Breakfast
Porters Salaries & Camping fees
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Travelers must bring their own personal equipment's or gears.
What to expect
Day 1: Marangu gate to Mandara Hut
Climbing Marangu Route
5h · Admission ticket included
We head to the Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The trail climbs through a tropical rain forest near the upper edge of the forest line, where we sometimes see playful blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
8h · Admission ticket included
Our second day on the trail begins with a steep ascent through the forest and opens into high moorland. If the sky is clear, we may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
8h · Admission ticket included
Today we climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach our campsite which sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once at camp we rest, enjoy an early dinner and prepare for summit day.
Day 4: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Point to Horombo Hut
Mount Kilimanjaro
12h · Admission ticket included
We wake up in the middle of the night and begin the final push to reach the Roof of Africa. The trail to Gilman’s Point is very steep and the ascent will be slow and steady. From Gilman’s, it is a traverse along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak. We stay at the summit for a short time, to take photos and enjoy the views, before retracing our steps to all the way back to Horombo Hut.
Day 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Climbing Marangu Route
7h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2700m / 8858 ft), the first stopping place at the Marangu route. Continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1830 m / 6004 ft). 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 village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up all our clients from all hotels around Moshi and Arusha.
For special request please drop us an email or call us.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
