Conquer the Summit

6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Via Marangu Route

$1200-2000 USD

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Safari summary

The Marangu Route, known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is Kilimanjaro’s oldest and easiest path, featuring gradual slopes and dormitory-style huts. While it requires a minimum of 5 days, adding an acclimatization day increases success rates. However, its popularity leads to crowding, and the ascent and descent follow the same path, offering less scenic variety. It’s best suited for the rainy season due to its hut accommodations


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus None
Activity level Strenuous activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • All drinks
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

Panama resort garden

Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, depart from Moshi to the Marangu Gate. Complete paperwork, then hike through lush rainforest, spotting primates along the way. Reach Mandara Hut for a rest, and optionally visit Maundi Crater for stunning views of Kenya. Distance: 8.3km / 5.2mi Time: ~5 hours.

Camping

Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plain of the Masai steppe. Distance covered: 12.5km / 7.8mi Approx. time taken: 9 hours

Camping

Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Today serves as an acclimatization day. After a relaxing breakfast, a 4 hour trek follows to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. On your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you. You can relax in the afternoon and regain your strength for the hike the following day. Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi Approx. time taken: 4 hours

Camping

Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This 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 followed by an early night, as the night will be short. Distance covered: 9.5km / 5.9mi Approx. time taken: 7 hours

Camping

Kibo Hut (4700m) to Uhuru peak

Today is Summit Day! Start your final ascent around midnight, passing Hans Meyer Cave (5220m) and reaching Gillman’s Point (5681m) at sunrise. After 1-2 more hours, conquer Uhuru Peak (5895m), Africa’s highest point. Descend to Kibo Hut for a warm meal and short rest, then continue to Horombo Hut. Distance: 22km / 13.7mi Time: 12-15 hours.

Camping

Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate

On the final day, descend through the heath and moor zone to Mandara Hut (2700m) for a warm lunch. Continue through the rainforest, reaching Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m) after ~6 hours. Bid farewell to your guides and transfer back to your Moshi hotel. Celebrate your summit success with a relaxing shower! Distance: 20.8km / 12.9mi Time: ~8 hours.

Panama Resort Garden

Depart Tanzania

The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport. *Safari, Zanzibar and other add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania. Meals: Breakfast Included

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