Kilimanjaro Marangu Route 5 Days

Mount Kilimanjaro

From

$1750.00

Duration

5 days

Tour Type

5

Tour Overview

Marangu or “Coca-Cola” route is the most popular of the available Kilimanjaro routes today. It is the only route where overnight stays are in huts. This makes Marangu a good option for hiking during the rainy season. The Kilimanjaro “Coca-Cola” route features a well-trodden trail running through all the climate zones – from tropical rainforest to eternal ice and will also treat you to scenic African landscapes. Being the most popular and the least expensive, the route may be crowded in July-September and December-March. A 6-day option is strongly recommended over the 5-day one for better acclimatization.

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport

After arriving at the Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. Later, your guide will come to brief you about the trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear.

Tour Plan

Day 1 Arrival in Moshi

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you'll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. This day is reserved for rest and preparation. In the evening, you'll meet your trekking guide for a detailed briefing about the upcoming adventure. They will also conduct an equipment check to ensure you're fully prepared for the climb. Missing gear can be rented at this time.

Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi
Meals: Dinner
Elevation: Approximately 800 meters (2,625 feet)

Day 2 Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

Distance covered: 8 km

Approximate time taken: 5 hours

Habitat: Rainforest

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

After breakfast you will be picked up at the hotel around 8:00 am then drive to Marangu Gate. After registration formalities this is the point for your 5-hour hike to Mandara Hut in which you cover 9 km. In the dense rainforest you will have the chance to see some primates such as blue monkeys and Colobus monkeys as you head to the Mandara Hut.

Day 3 Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3720m)

Distance covered: 12 km

Approximate time taken: 8 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

After breakfast, we will start our trek that will take us to Horombo Hut. Approximately 4-6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700 m. From the Hut you will have fantastic views of Kibo and Mawenzi.

Day 4 Horombo Hut (3720m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

Distance covered: 9 km

Approximate time taken: 5 hours

Habitat: Alpine desert

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

As usual after breakfast we will start another beautiful day. The first part of the day hike through the dwindling health land that behind into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. After lunch and crossing this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will start in just a few hours. Therefore, you will have an early dinner then a long rest before the summit.

Day 5 Kibo hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) and down to Horombo Hut (3720m)

Distance covered: 21 km

Approximate time taken: 13 hours

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

This is the day you have been waiting for, you are nervous but excited. Wake up at 1:00 am to start the summit. It will take you about 4-5 hours to reach Gilmans Point at 5681 m above sea level the crater rim of Kilimanjaro where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. Then after a further hike of 1 hour and 30 minutes you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895 m, spend some time taking photos and watching the African sunrises form the horizon afterwards decent to Kibo Hut having a warm lunch and short rest for 1-2 hour. Then go back to Horombo Hut to spend your last overnight on Kilimanjaro.

Day 6 Horombo Hut (3720m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

Distance covered: 21 km

Approximate time taken: 13 hours

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Wake up as usual, descent through the moorland to the Mandara Huts. You will have a hot lunch there and you will continue going down through the tropical rainforest to the park gate. A vehicle will take you to the hotel in Moshi where it’s definitely time to celebrate.

Day 7 Departure

Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time to explore Moshi or relax at the hotel. When it's time, you'll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable adventure.

Meals: Breakfast

Included/Exclude

Transfers: Round-trip airport transfers and transportation to/from the mountain gate.
Accommodation: 2 nights in a hotel (pre- and post-trek) with breakfast. Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain tents with sleeping mats.
Meals: 3 nutritious meals daily while on the mountain; breakfast at the hotel.
Water: Filtered and purified drinking water throughout the trek.
Professional Team: Experienced, English-speaking guides certified in wilderness first aid. Cooks and porters to support the trek.
Equipment: Dining tent with tables and chairs. Emergency oxygen cylinder and oximeter.
Permits and Fees: Kilimanjaro National Park entry, camping, and rescue fees. 18% VAT on tour fees and services.
Support Staff Compensation: Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by relevant authorities.

Flights: International and domestic airfare.
Visa: Tanzania entry visa fees.
Personal Expenses:
Travel insurance (mandatory).
Tips for guides, cooks, and porters.
Personal trekking gear (available for rent upon request).
Meals not specified in the itinerary (e.g., lunch and dinner in Moshi).
Beverages, laundry, and other personal items.
Optional Add-ons: Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent.
Additional hotel nights or excursions (e.g., safaris, Zanzibar trips).

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Max Guests

120

Min Age

12+

Tour Location

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Languages Support

English, French, German, Spanish

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Do we need a tourist visa to enter Tanzania?

A valid visa is required for travel to Tanzania. A passport with a minimum validity of 6 months prior to expiry is required.

A single-entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Visas-on-arrival are available at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)for US$50. (For U.S. Citizens, the cost is US$100 for a multiple entry visa.) However, it is advised that visitors traveling from a country where visa services are available should obtain a visa prior to arrival in order to avoid potential delays at the airport.

When is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro?

Mount Kilimanjaro can be climbed anytime throughout the year. Most travelers prefer climbing during the dry seasons: December to March, June to October. Many consider the best months to climb Kilimanjaro to be January, February, and September.

Will I see wildlife?

Prior to the climb, you’ll enjoy an acclimatization day with wildlife viewing and nature walks. Trekking through the rain forest, you’re likely to spot black-and-white Colobus monkeys, tropical birds and more.

What kind of food will I eat?

Highly-trained chefs prepare three hot nutritious meals daily, as well as trail snacks and afternoon tea each day. You’ll eat all your meals in a solar-lit dining tent with your fellow trekkers and head guide. Delicious vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other specialty meals can be provided (with advance request). We’re happy to send you a sample menu—just ask!

What are the Kilimanjaro accommodations like?

Your mountain camps are set up and broken down each day by expert camp porters. You’ll stay in double occupancy all-weather tents with full-ground pads to keep you and your gear dry. Private toilet tents, solar-lit dining tents with tables and chairs, and basins of hot water for washing are provided in every camp. Grand Traverse treks include upgraded solar-lit walk-in-height sleeping tents with mountaineering beds and mattresses for additional comfort.

How high is Kilimanjaro?

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest freestanding mountain in the world and the highest mountain in Africa. Its highest point is Uhuru Peak on the Kibo crater at 5895m above sea level.

What kind of experience do I need?

None, but previous hiking or climbing experience will help. You need to be fit and healthy and have a good pair of worn-in hiking boots. The fitter you are the more you are likely to enjoy it.

How long is the hike?

There are at least six routes to the top, Uhuru peak. You will hike between 53 and 73km depending on which route you choose. The shortest and toughest is the 5-day Umbwe route. Allowing extra days will help you to acclimatize better and improve your chances of reaching the summit. The easiest and most popular route is Marangu (which can be done in five), but we use six days for this route.