Kilimanjaro climbing Tour

5 days—The best 5 days Kilimanjaro climbing tour - Marangu route

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Safari summary

The 5-day Marangu Route on Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the most popular and straightforward routes for summiting the mountain. It's also known as the "Coca-Cola Route" due to the availability of snacks and soft drinks at the huts along the way. It’s the only route where climbers sleep in huts, making it more comfortable for those who prefer to avoid camping.

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
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Park fees
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1:Marangu Gate (1,870m) to Man

Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,870m) to Mandara Hut (2,700m) Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Distance: ~8 km Habitat: Rainforest After registration at the Marangu Gate, you'll start your trek through dense rainforest. The trail is well-maintained, and you’ll have opportunities to spot Colobus monkeys. You'll reach Mandara Hut, where you'll stay overnight in dormitory-style huts.

mandara hut

Day 2:Mandara Hut (2,700m) to Horo

Kilimanjaro

Day 2: Mandara Hut (2,700m) to Horombo Hut (3,720m) Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Distance: ~12 km Habitat: Moorland The hike continues through the rainforest before transitioning into moorland. The trail becomes steeper, but you’ll have panoramic views of the landscape as you ascend. You'll arrive at Horombo Hut, where you can see Kibo and Mawenzi peaks in the distance.

horombo hut

Day 3: Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Kibo

Kilimanjaro

Day 3: Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Kibo Hut (4,700m) Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Distance: ~9.5 km Habitat: Alpine Desert The trail becomes more challenging as you hike through alpine desert. The landscape is stark, with little vegetation. Kibo Hut is the base camp for the summit push, and the atmosphere here becomes more serious as climbers prepare for the summit attempt that begins around midnight.

kibo hut

Day 4: Kibo Hut (4,700m) to Uhuru P

Kilimanjaro

Day 4: Kibo Hut (4,700m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) and down to Horombo Hut (3,720m) Hiking Time: 8 hours to Uhuru Peak, then 6 hours down to Horombo Hut Distance: ~22 km Habitat: Arctic on summit, descending back through alpine desert and moorland This is the most challenging day. The summit attempt starts around midnight. You’ll hike through the dark, cold night over scree and switchbacks to reach Gilman’s Point on the crater rim. From there, it's another 1-2 hours

horombo hut

Day 5:Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Mara

Kilimanjaro

Day 5: Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Marangu Gate (1,870m) Hiking Time: 6-7 hours Distance: ~20 km Habitat: Moorland and rainforest You’ll make your final descent through the moorland and rainforest zones, retracing your steps back to Marangu Gate, where you’ll collect your summit certificate and say goodbye to the crew.

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