6 Days / 5 Nights
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
TOUR DESTINATION
Marangu Gate, Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut, Kibo Hut and Uhuru Peak,
Safari Overview
The 6-day Marangu Route, sometimes known as the “Coca-Cola Route,” is the only Kilimanjaro trail that includes hut accommodations, making it a popular alternative for trekkers looking for a more pleasant climb. This famous path ascends gradually, passing through lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and volcanic vistas before reaching the freezing summit of Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters). Unlike other paths, you will stay in wooden mountain cabins with bunk beds, which provide a warmer and drier experience than tent camping. With an extra acclimatisation day in Horombo Hut, this route increases your chances of reaching the summit while still allowing you to completely enjoy the trek.
This path passes through spectacular terrain, from the towering trees of Marangu Forest to the Mawenzi volcanic summit and the breathtaking Kibo glaciers. The well-kept trail makes it accessible to both novice and experienced hikers, but the last summit push remains a difficult and rewarding task. The Marangu Route’s round-trip style (ascending and descending on the same way) provides a unique opportunity to retrace your steps and appreciate the changing views as you descend. With skilled guides and well-planned logistics, this trip guarantees a safe, fun, and unforgettable Kilimanjaro adventure.
FULL ITINERARY
Day 0: KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT/ARUSHA
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet a Kilimanjaro Joyful Adventures representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay
Day 1:Moshi to Marangu gate to Mandara hut
- Elevation: 1200 m to 1,750 m to 2,750 m
- Distance: 9 km
- Trekking Time: 3 hours
- Habitat: Montane Forest
You will be transferred to Marangu gate from the hotel and do a registration at the gate. Afterwards, you will begins trekking through the rainforest to Mandara hut. Here you will have an acclimatization opportunity of visiting Maundi Crater. Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut.
Day 2: Mandara hut to Horombo hut.
- Elevation: 2750 m to 3,807 m
- Distance: 13km.
- Trekking time: 5-6 hours
- Habitat: Moorlands
After breakfast you will out climb the rainforest and continue trekking to Horombo hut where you will trek through rolling moorlands and get your first clear view of towering Kilimanjaro, dinner and overnight at horombo hut.
Day 3: Horombo hut
(This day is omitted if choosing a 5 day itinerary).
Spend an extra day here at Horombo during the 6 day itinerary for acclimization purposes. This day you will hike to Mawenzi Ridge or Zebra Rock to have your body adjust to higher altitudes. After this session you will return back to Horombo hut for lunch, resting until dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Horombo hut to Kibo hut
- Elevation(m): 3807m to 4725m
- Distance: 13 km
- Trekking time: 5-6 hours
- Habitat: Desert
After a good night rest and breakfast you will trek past the last water point to reach saddle area, a great desert between the two peaks Mawenzi and Kibo.
Day 5: Summit Day Kibo Hut camp to Uhuru peak to Horombo Hut camp
- Elevation: 4,695 m to 5,895 m to 3,690 m
- Distance: 4 km up, 14 km down
- Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Wake up at midnight to a light breakfast then prepare for your summit ascent. Because you will climb to the summit in the dark you will need to have your headlamps / flashlights. It will also be very cold until you start descending, so you will need to have all of your warm layers. This is an important time to keep on slowly slowly (pole pole in Swahili). The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Gilman’s Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft between 4 and 6 AM.
At this point, you will have a views of the fabled crater and its icecaps facing you. Then after 2 hours of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snows takes you to Kilimanjaro’s true summit, Uhuru Peak here you will spend some times for taking photo’s. After your summit photos and taking in the view, descend back to the Kibo Huts, have lunch, rest, collect your equipment and continue down through re-cross the saddle to the Horombo Huts. Have dinner and overnight at Horombo Camp.
Day 6: Horombo Huts camp to Marangu Gate to Moshi
- Elevation): 3,690 m to 1,830 m to 1,387 m
- Distance: 18 km
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
After a long sleep you will be awaked for breakfast and pack, continue your descent through the moorland to Mandara Huts. Here you will have lunch then proceed your triumphant recessional down through lush forest to Marangu park gate. After the gate sign out, a vehicle will take you to back to the hotel where it is definitely time for your certificate presentation and celebration!
Tour Price
Number of People
Price Per Person (p/p)
Solo Trekker
$ 1629 (p/p)
Group of 2
$ 1501 (p/p)
Group of 3
$ 1452 (p/p)
Group of 4
$ 1446 (p/p)
Group of 5
$ 1441 (p/p)
Group of 6
$ 1438 (p/p)
Group of 7
$ 1436 (p/p)
Group of 8
$ 1434(p/p)
Group of 9
$ 1425 (p/p)
Group of 10 and above
$ 1425 (p/p)
INCLUDES AND EXLUDES
Price quoted includes:
- All transport, 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Hotel and lodge accommodation
- Bottled drinking water & soft drinks
- Services of various local guides
- All National Park entrance and camp site fees
- All food – breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals
- Crater floor game drive
Prices quoted exclude:
- International flights
- Travel and personal accident insurance
- Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines
- Tips
- Expenditure on personal bar bills (including all additional drinks), souvenirs, personal items
- Optional excursions/activities not detailed in itinerary
- Any additional services requested
BOOK THIS TOUR
Price quoted includes:
- All transport, 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Hotel and lodge accommodation
- Bottled drinking water & soft drinks
- Services of various local guides
- All National Park entrance and camp site fees
- All food – breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals
- Crater floor game drive
Prices quoted exclude:
- International flights
- Travel and personal accident insurance
- Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines
- Tips
- Expenditure on personal bar bills (including all additional drinks), souvenirs, personal items
- Optional excursions/activities not detailed in itinerary
- Any additional services requested
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