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It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit.

About 5 Days Marangu Route
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Also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, the Marangu route approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. It is the oldest, most well-established route. Marangu route is most favored because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. Marangu is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations

There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut. Also available for consumption are soft drinks, bottled water, and beer (not included in price hereunder).

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Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

  • Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut

    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: Rain Forest
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 2 : Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

    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 groundsels. 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: Heath land
    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 heath land 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 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
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 5 : Hike Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to Moshi

    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
    Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

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Accommodation Return Airfare & Taxes
8 Breakfast, 3 Dinners Arrival & Departure transfers
First-class Travel travel insurance
Free Sightseeing Service tax of 4.50%
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Trip Information

  • Location : Kilimanjaro
  • start time: from 08:00
  • End time: from 13:00
  • Free Sightseeing & Hotel

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