6 Days/ 5 Nights Marangu Route

Tour Overview

The Marangu Route Known as the "Coca-Cola" route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations. The minimum days required for this route is five, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that time period is quite low.

Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Activities: Hiking
Starting & Ending Point: Moshi or Arusha
Languages English
Includes
  • Private pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro international airport.
  • Pre & Post Trek accommodation at weruweru river lodge, Parkview Inn or Kilimanjaro wonders Hotel
  • Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees 18% VAT on tour fees & services 4 Season big sleeping mountain tents Double layered Sleeping Mats
  • Transportation to & from the mountain gate
  • Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain
  • Filtered water throughout the treke
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
  • Portable toilets and toilets tents.
  • Hot Water For Wash
Excludes
  • Flights
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Laundry Services
  • Tips to mountain crew
  • Insurance

Tour Itinerary

  • 1
    Day 1: Arrival & pre-climb briefing at Moshi

    Direct arrival at a lodge in Moshi at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. This evening you will have a pre-climb briefing with your guide and a consultant.

  • 2
    Day 2 : Moshi to Marangu Gate to Mandara Huts

    Depart from Moshi to Marangu gate, upon arrival at the gate complete park formalities ready for your trek. Your trek today will be through rain forest. You may encounter some wild animals such as colobus monkey and some bird species and plant species on your way to Mandara hut. After a rest you will then trek to the rim of Maundi Crater with a spectacular view of Mawenzi peak. Later descend back to Mandara hut.

  • 3
    Day 3 : Mandara huts to Horombo huts

    Proceed with your ascent through rain forest to heather and moorland. If cloudless you may see the views of Kibo and Mawenzi. On this day you will encounter different plant and bird species.

  • 4
    Day 4 : Horombo Hut to Horombo Hut

    Today’s trek is designated for the acclimatization, while reserving some energy for the summit trek next day. You will hike to Mawenzi peak with your guide passing Zebra Rocks. You will then return to the hut for your dinner and overnight stay.

  • 5
    Day 5 : Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

    Continue ascending passed ‘the last water point’ traversing the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi through the alpine desert zone.

  • 6
    Day 6 : Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

    Around mid-night start for the summit to Gilman’s Point (5681m) and then continue to Stella point (5685m) and later, proceed to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Spend few minutes on the top by and then descend to Horombo Hut via Kibo Hut.

  • 7
    Day 7 : Horombo Hut to Marangu gate to Moshi Town

    Continue your descent through the heather and moorland to the forest zone to Marangu Gate (1860m) where your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to Moshi.