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6-Day Marangu Route Itinerary: The Marangu route is also known as the “Coca-Cola” route; climbing Kilimanjaro via the Marangu route is a classic climb on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well-established Kilimanjaro route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest trail on the mountain due to its more gradual slope. It is also the only route on Kilimanjaro that offers sleeping huts with dormitory-style accommodation. There are 60 bunk beds at both 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.

If you have more time, consider pairing this climbing Kilimanjaro tour with a lifelong Tanzania safari tour or a relaxing holiday in Zanzibar to add to your Kilimanjaro trek.

Trip Type

We only offer private Kilimanjaro climbs.

Best Time To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Year-round, but March and April are the rainy months at Kilimanjaro, so we recommend that you avoid this time period.

Climbing Kilimanjaro: Price via Marangu

Please inquire for our most up-to-date prices

Optional Climbing Kilimanjaro Activities

2-Day Tanzania Camping Safari ($412 per vehicle)
3-Day Tanzania Lodge Safari ($780 per person)

6-Day Marangu Route Itinerary Includes

Transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport and your accommodation in Moshi.
Mount Kilimanjaro Park entry fees and Camping fees
Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
4-season Mountain tents, High-Quality 4-inch Sleeping Mattress and Pillow
3 Hot meals daily while on the mountain and drinking water throughout the trek
Professional mountain guides, cook and porters
Portable oxygen tanks, an oxymeter, and an emergency first-aid kit
2 Nights of accommodation before and after the trek
All Government taxes

Marangu Route 8-Day Itinerary Excludes

International and domestic flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
Tips and gratuities for the guide and lodge staff
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Lunches, dinners, and drinks at your hotel before and after the climb.
Tips for guides, porters and cook

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Arusha to Kilimanjaro National Park’s Marangu Gate and hike to Mandara Hut

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: LD
Budget Lodging: Mandara Hut

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 2:1/2 – 3 hours), register, and commence the trek. Hike through the rainforest to the Mandara Huts. 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.

Day 2: Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: BLD
Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut

You leave the glades of the rain forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo Huts. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and groundsel. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.

Day 3: Rest Day—Horombo Hut

Rest day at Horombo Hut with an optional hike by Mawenzi Peak.

Meals: BLD
Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut

Day 4: Hike Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: BLD
Budget Lodging: 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 a “moonscape.” Dinner, rest, and prepare for the summit climb.

Day 5: Hike Kibo Hut to the Summit and down to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 4,700 m/15,500 ft to 5,895 m/19,340 ft
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
Budget Lodging: 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’s 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 Huts.
The beginning of this trek 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 having an optimistic attitude will get you there!

Day 6: Hike Horombo Hut to the trailhead, drive to Arusha

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: B

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through the 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).
Ernest Magic Tours & Safari vehicle will meet you at Marangu Gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha (about 2 1/2 – 3 hours).

End of your Marangu route 6-day climb

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