marangu route kilimanjaro hike

4 days—BEST KILIMANJARO SHORT HIKE VIA MARANGU ROUTE

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Safari summary

The 4-Day Kilimanjaro Short Hike via Marangu Route is a popular trekking option for those looking to summit Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. The Marangu Route is often referred to as the "Coca-Cola Route" due to its relative popularity and facilities along the way. This shorter itinerary is designed for those who are relatively fit and looking for a shorter trekking experience compared to the longer 5–6-day routes. The Marangu Route is known for its gradual ascent and well-defined paths, making it a good option for trekkers who are less experienced or have limited time.
On this 4-day hike, you will typically start at the Marangu Gate and trek through diverse landscapes, including rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert. Along the way, you will pass by iconic landmarks such as Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut, and Kibo Hut before making your summit push to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Park fees
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

DAY1:MARANGU GATE-MANDARA HUT-HORO

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, you will start hiking through the dense rainforest alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to Mandara Hut thereafter you will continues ascend to horombo hut you will get an opportunity to view kibo and mawenzi.

HOROMBO HUT

DAY 2: HOROMBO HUT – KIBO HUT

Kilimanjaro

Early in the morning after breakfast you will continues hike and you will pass through the last water point you will be walking though the saddle of Mount Kilimanjaro it takes nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal and you will prepare for summit.

KIBO HUT

DAY 3:KIBO HUT–UHURU PEAK -HOROMB

Kilimanjaro

Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut,

HOROMBO HUT

DAY 4: HOROMBO HUT–MARANGU GATE -M

Kilimanjaro

The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi.

MOSHI

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