The Marangu Route, also known as the “Coca-Cola Route,” is the only Kilimanjaro route that offers hut accommodations instead of tents. It is considered one of the easier routes due to its gradual slopes, but the success rate can be lower because many climbers attempt it in just 5 days instead of the recommended 6 days for better acclimatization.
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 Hut. A side trip to Maundi Crater offers scenic views, including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys.
? Elevation: 1860m/6100ft → 2700m/8875ft
? Distance: 8km/5mi
⏳ Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
? Habitat: Montane Forest
? Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Start point
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
00:00 - 23:55
Leave the glades of the rainforest, following an ascending path on the open moorlands to Horombo Hut. Enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi and Kibo. Look for giant lobelias and groundsels. You may begin to feel the effects of altitude.
? Elevation: 2700m/8875ft → 3700m/12,200ft
? Distance: 12km/7.5mi
⏳ Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
? Habitat: Heathland
? Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
No need to pack you bags today as you’ll stay a second night at Horombo. Your guide will take you on an acclimatisation walk to Zebra rocks and the base of Mawenzi peak where you’ll have glorious views of Kibo looming over the saddle. The rest of the day be spent at camp where you can put your feet up and catch up on some rest.
Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts
Continue ascending past the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. The vegetation begins with upper heathland and disappears into a moonscape. Arrive at Kibo Hut, where you will have dinner, rest, and prepare for the summit climb.
? Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft → 4700m/15,500ft
? Distance: 9km/5.5mi
⏳ Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
? Habitat: Alpine Desert
? Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 AM), commence the final summit ascent on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point, located on the crater rim. From there, continue to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Enjoy unbelievable views, take photos, and celebrate your achievement!
Descend back to Kibo Hut for lunch and rest, then continue to Horombo Hut for overnight.
? Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft → 5895m/19,340ft → 3700m/12,200ft
? Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
⏳ Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 6-8 hours down
? Habitat: Alpine Desert
? Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, descend through moorland to Mandara Hut. Continue descending through a lush forest path to the Marangu Gate. At lower elevations, the trail can be wet and muddy—gaiters and trekking poles are useful.
A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu Gate for the drive back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).
? Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft → 1700m/5500ft
? Distance: 20km/12.5mi
⏳ Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
? Habitat: Forest
? Meals: Breakfast
End point
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
00:00 - 23:55
•At arrival day accommodation will be served at the booked hotel in Arusha
•It will be bed and breakfast
•On Trekking from day 1 to day 6, accommodation will be in Huts all the time on the way to the summit.
•You only bring sleeping bag (it also available for Rent in our local shop in Arusha)
•For international flight, (Round Trip), you will book at your own
•we can only book your internal flight if needed (on request at extra cost)
•In this 6 days trekking package, you will be together with our professional mountain guide who will take care of you until the end of the trip, the cook and Porters
•Chief guide carries a Pulse Oximeter, used to take blood-oxygen level readings of clients twice a day
•Porter to carry your duffel bag, with maximum weight of 15kg / 32 lbs, from one camp to the next camp
•Cook will be there at the campsite prepare your daily meal (breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
•If you have special food request kindly notify us soon after you have booked the tour.
•2 nights of accommodation in Arusha, breakfast included
•Airport Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport
•All ground Transfers
•Accommodation while trekking
•National Park Entry Fees
•Fully-licensed, English-speaking guide
•Porter service on the trek
•First aid kit
•Trip completion certificate
•Farewell dinner
•Tip and gratitude
•Laundry
•Item of personal nature
•Travel insurance
•Visa
•Airport transfer will be provided (too and from)
•Transfer for drop off to the main gate ready for trekking and pickup after trekking will be provided.
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