Mt Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

6 Days Mt Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

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6 Days Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro through Marangu Route
The Marangu Route is also known as the “Coca Cola” or “tourist” route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every camp site with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow. There are 60 beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts and 120 beds at Horombo Hut. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts. Mens’ and ladies’ latrines are available at the last camp but are very basic.

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
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

International flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Mandara Hut

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate (1,830m) for registration before beginning your trek through the beautiful rainforest. Enjoy the lush vegetation, rich birdlife, and occasional sightings of monkeys along the trail. Continue to Mandara Hut (2,700m), where you can relax or take an optional walk to Maundi Crater for stunning views. Dinner and overnight at the mountain huts. Walking Time: 3–5 hours | Distance: Approximately 8 km | Altitude Gain: 870m

Budget Camp[ing

Day 2: Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, leave Mandara Hut and continue climbing through the forest before reaching the open moorland zone. Enjoy spectacular views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks as you pass giant heathers and unique alpine vegetation. Continue steadily to Horombo Hut (3,720m), where you will enjoy breathtaking views above the clouds. Dinner and overnight at the mountain hut. Walking Time: 4–6 hours | Distance: Approximately 12 km | Altitude Gain: 1,020m

Budget camping

Day 3 Acclimatization at Horombo

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, you will go on an acclimatization hike towards Kibo Hut and back. After lunch, you have the opportunity to walk around the surrounding area, take pictures of Mawenzi Volcano or just sleep before the upcoming trekking to Kibo Hut.

Budget camping

Day 4: Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, trek gradually across the alpine desert known as the Saddle, located between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The landscape becomes rocky and barren, offering a true high-altitude wilderness experience. Continue to Kibo Hut (4,700m), arriving around midday. Spend the afternoon resting, eating, and preparing for your midnight summit attempt. Dinner and early overnight at the hut. Walking Time: 4–5 hours | Distance: Approximately 10 km | Altitude Gain: 980m

Budget camping

Day 5: Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Begin your summit climb around 1:00 AM by torchlight, ascending steep volcanic scree to Gillman’s Point (5,685m). Enjoy a spectacular sunrise before continuing along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), Africa’s highest point. After celebrating and taking photographs, descend to Kibo Hut for a short rest before continuing to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight. Walking Time: 10–15 hours | Distance: 16 km | Altitude Gain: 1,196m | Altitude Loss: 1,976m

Budget camping

Day 7:Marangu Gate Back to Moshi

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, a steady descent takes you down through moorland to Mandara Hut (8,900 ft). We then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Marangu (6,000 ft) where you will be drived to Moshi town for your overnight.

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