Kilimanjaro Trekking Marangu

6 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Marangu route

$1295-1620 USD

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Safari summary

Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route offers a classic ascent known as the “Coca-Cola” route. Starting at Marangu Gate, the trail passes through rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert to Uhuru Peak. It’s the only route with hut accommodation, making it popular for comfort. The gradual slopes aid acclimatization, though summit night is steep and challenging, rewarding climbers with sunrise views above the clouds.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	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
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
International flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival at the Airport

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, your private driver will transfer you to your hotel for dinner and overnight. In the evening, your mountain guide will meet you for a briefing and equipment check to prepare for the climb.

Arusha Planet Lodge

Marangu Gate (1,670m) – Mandara Hut

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate for registration. Carry a small daypack with essentials such as camera, extra clothing, rain jacket, and skMin oil. Porters carry your main gear, food, and cooking supplies. Begin your ascent along a cleared ridge through misty rainforest, following a stream through moss-covered undergrowth. After about three hours, arrive at Mandara Hut. The huts feature solar lighting, flush toilets, and piped water.

Mandara Hut

Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut (3,720m)

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, begin the climb toward Horombo Hut with your picnic lunch. The trail passes a short stretch of forest before entering open moorland near Maundi Crater. Optional detour to the crater rim offers breathtaking views of Kibo Crater and glaciers. In the moorlands, encounter giant lobelias and groundsel, some up to 5 meters high. Arrive at Horombo Hut in the afternoon for dinner and overnight. Night temperatures can reach freezing.

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut (4,720m)

Kilimanjaro

Begin the climb to the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, following the lower route past the last water point. Ascend gradually through the alpine desert over 5–6 hours to reach Kibo Hut. Temperatures vary widely—below freezing at night and warm during the day. Prepare summit gear, thermal clothing, headlamp, and extra batteries. Early bedtime is essential for the midnight summit attempt.

Kibo Hut

Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Wake before midnight for the final ascent. Climb to Hans Meyer Cave (5,150m), then to Gillman’s Point (5,685m). The steep rocky section is demanding; proceed slowly. From Gillman’s Point, continue through snow to reach Uhuru Peak. Celebrate at the summit, then descend to Kibo Hut for a short rest and brunch. Continue descending to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate (1,670m)

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, descend through moorland and rainforest, passing Mandara Hut to reach Marangu Gate. Sign the register and receive your summit certificate: green for reaching Gillman’s Point, gold for Uhuru Peak. Enjoy a hot celebratory lunch with your mountain crew. Transfer to a hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a hot shower, dinner, and overnight, or continue directly to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home.

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