Marangu Route 5 Days – Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing
$ 1,900
Marangu or the “Coca-Cola” route is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro climbing today. It is the only route where overnight stays are in huts. This makes Marangu a good option for hiking during the rainy season.
This route features a well-trodden trail running through all the climate zones – from tropical rainforest to eternal ice, and will also will treat you to scenic African landscapes.
Being the most popular and the least expensive, the route may be crowded in July-September and December – March.
A 6 days option is strongly recommended over the 5 days one for better acclimatization.
Product Description
DAY 1 – MARANGU GATE → MANDARA HUT
Elevation: 1,870m → 2,700m
Distance: 8 km | Time: 4–5 hours
Begin your climb at Marangu Gate after registration. Trek through the lush rainforest,
home to colobus monkeys and unique bird species. Arrive at Mandara Hut for dinner and overnight.
Highlights: Rainforest trek, wildlife, first Kilimanjaro experience
DAY 2 – MANDARA HUT → HOROMBO HUT
Elevation: 2,700m → 3,720m
Distance: 12 km | Time: 6–7 hours
Leave the rainforest and enter the moorland zone with spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak.
Continue to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.
Highlights: Moorland scenery, Mawenzi views
DAY 3 – HOROMBO HUT → KIBO HUT
Elevation: 3,720m → 4,700m
Distance: 10 km | Time: 6–7 hours
Trek across the alpine desert between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
Arrive at Kibo Hut and rest while preparing for your midnight summit attempt.
Highlights: Alpine desert, summit preparation
DAY 4 – KIBO HUT → UHURU PEAK → HOROMBO HUT
Elevation: 4,700m → 5,895m → 3,720m
Distance: 22 km | Time: 10–14 hours
Begin your summit attempt at midnight. Reach Gilman’s Point and continue to Uhuru Peak,
the highest point in Africa. After celebrating, descend back to Horombo Hut.
Highlights: Uhuru Peak, sunrise, lifetime achievement
DAY 5 – HOROMBO HUT → MARANGU GATE
Elevation: 3,720m → 1,870m
Distance: 20 km | Time: 5–6 hours
Descend through moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate.
Receive your summit certificate and transfer back to Arusha.
Highlights: Certificate ceremony, forest descent
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