5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro

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$1,500

Overview of the 5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro

The 5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro is the shortest and most direct path to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Known as the “Coca-Cola Route,” it is the only route that offers hut accommodations instead of tents. The trail passes through lush rainforest, heather and moorland, and alpine desert before the final climb to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m. Although the route is considered less physically demanding, the shorter itinerary offers less time for acclimatization, so climbers must be well-prepared. The descent follows the same path back to Marangu Gate, making this one of the most classic and popular Kilimanjaro experiences.

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Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

You’ll be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi at The Maridadi Hotel (or similar). Here, you will meet your mountain guide for a full briefing and equipment check. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for your climb.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Marangu Gate (1,840 m) – Mandara Hut (2,700 m)

After breakfast, you’ll drive to Marangu Gate for registration. The trek begins through dense rainforest with the chance to spot colobus monkeys and vibrant bird species. The trail is steady and well-maintained, making it a comfortable first hiking day. You will reach Mandara Hut, where warm meals and shared hut accommodation await.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Mandara Hut (2,700 m) – Horombo Hut (3,720 m)

Today’s hike takes you out of the rainforest and into the heather and moorland zone. Along the trail, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of Mawenzi and the saddle leading toward Kibo. After a steady ascent, you arrive at Horombo Hut, your base for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) – Kibo Hut (4,720 m)

You continue ascending steadily, passing through the alpine desert. The landscape becomes rugged and barren as you approach the saddle, a broad stretch between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Eventually, you reach Kibo Hut, where you’ll have an early dinner and rest before the midnight summit attempt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Horombo Hut (3,720 m)

Your summit push begins around midnight. The climb to Gilman’s Point is steep and demanding, followed by a final stretch to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating and taking photos, you descend back to Kibo Hut for a short rest, then continue down to Horombo Hut for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate (1,840 m) – Moshi/Arusha

After breakfast, you descend through the moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. Your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to Moshi or Arusha for a well-deserved rest, shower, and celebration.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

The Price includes

Kilimanjaro National Park fees
• Professional mountain guides, cook, and porters
• Rescue fees
• Hut accommodations on the mountain
• All meals while on the mountain
• Clean drinking water
• Transfers from Moshi/Arusha to the park and back

Trekking Exluded

Flights
• Optional activities
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Personal equipment (sleeping bag, poles, etc.)
• Tips for the mountain crew
• Personal spending money and souvenirs