5 Days Marangu Route
A Trekking That Stays With You Forever
Experiences On the Untouched Tanzania Tour
The Marangu Route, known as the Coca-Cola Route, is the easiest and shortest way to summit Kilimanjaro. With hut accommodations and essential services, it attracts many trekkers. However, its relatively low success rate stems from unprepared climbers. The scenic trail offers a direct ascent and descent on the same path, making it a popular yet challenging choice.
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Highlights
Hike through lush rainforest trails. - Stay in comfortable mountain huts.
- Witness stunning Mawenzi and Kibo views.
- Summit Africa’s highest peak overnight.
- Descend through diverse scenic landscapes.
Map & Itinerary
Nights spent per location
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to Springlands Hotel or a similar hotel in Moshi for an overnight stay. Take this time to relax, prepare for your trek, and enjoy a full-board meal as you settle in.
Meals: Full Board
Day 2: Hotel to Mandara Hut
After breakfast, transfer to Marangu Gate for registration before beginning your ascent. The trail winds through the lush rainforest, where you may spot Colobus monkeys and vibrant birdlife. Reach Mandara Hut for your overnight stay. You can take a short walk to Maundi Crater for panoramic views of Northern Tanzania and Kenya.
Elevation: 1,830m/6,000ft to 2,700m/8,875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Stay
Mandara HutDay 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Leave the rainforest behind as the trail leads into the heathland zone, where giant lobelias and groundsels thrive. The route gradually ascends with breathtaking views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at Horombo Hut, your base for the night.
Elevation: 2,700m/8,900ft to 3,720m/12,200ft
Distance: 11km/7mi
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Stay
Horombo HutDay 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
The trek continues through an alpine desert, a stark yet beautiful landscape with minimal vegetation. You’ll pass the “Last Water Point” before heading towards the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. Arrive at Kibo Hut for an early dinner and rest before the midnight summit push.
Elevation: 3,690m/12,100ft to 4,695m/15,400ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Stay
Kibo HutDay 5: Summit Day – Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Begin the summit ascent around midnight, climbing steep switchbacks to reach Gilman’s Point (5,685m). Continue along the crater rim, passing Stella Point (5,756m) before reaching Uhuru Peak—the highest point in Africa! After celebrating your achievement, descend to Kibo Hut for a short break before continuing to Horombo Hut.
Elevation: 4,695m/15,400ft to 5,895m/19,340ft (Uhuru Peak) to 3,690m/12,100ft
Distance: 4km/2.5mi up, 14km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Stay
Horombo HutDay 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Moshi
Descend through the heathland and into the lush rainforest as you return to Marangu Gate. After receiving your summit certificates, transfer back to Moshi for a well-earned rest at Springlands Hotel or a similar accommodation.
Elevation: 3,690m/12,100ft to 1,830m/6,000ft to 890m/2,920ft
Distance: 18km/11mi
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Heathland & Montane Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Stay
MoshiDay 7: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Included / Excluded
included
- 2 Nights’ accommodation at Springlands Hotel – Full Board Basis
- All park fees
- National Park-approved guides and porters
- 18% VAT
- Accommodation on the mountain (accommodation is in huts.) Stools, a mess tent and hot water for washing are provided on the mountain.
- Meals on the mountain
- Transport from Moshi at Springlands Hotel to the Starting point of the mountain and return to Moshi at Springlands Hotel.
Excluded
- Tips to drivers, porters and guide
- Airport Transfers
- Visas
- Insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Climbing gear – sleeping bags, shoes etc.
Price Table
| Price Per Person | Airport Transfers | Total per Person | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1550 | 45 | 1,595 | - | - |
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