5 Days from$2200 p/p in USD- DeparturesYear Round
Destinations
Tanzania,
Tour Type
Guided, Large Group, Small Group
Safari Standard
Mid Range
Tour Overview
This 6 day Kilimanjaro climb follows the classic Marangu Route Kilimanjaro trekkers have been using for decades, offering a direct and well-established path to the summit of Africa’s highest mountain. Known as the “Coca-Cola Route”, Marangu is the only Kilimanjaro route with hut accommodation, with overnight stays in Mandara, Horombo and Kibo Huts rather than tents, making it an appealing choice for climbers who prefer extra comfort and shelter on the mountain.
General Information
- Safari types:Guided Safari, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- You will visit:Kilimanjaro National Park
- Wildlife:Colobus Monkey
- Activities:Trekking, Hiking
- Getting around:Transfer Vehicle
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- Minimum age:7
The 6 day Marangu Route itinerary includes an important acclimatisation day at Horombo Hut, giving you a better chance of reaching Uhuru Peak than the shorter 5-day version. Along the way, the route passes through rainforest, heath and moorland, alpine desert and the high volcanic slopes below the summit, delivering a full Kilimanjaro experience with dramatic changes in scenery as you climb.
While Marangu is often described as one of the more straightforward routes on Kilimanjaro because of its gentle gradient and clear trail, it should not be underestimated. The ascent and descent follow the same path, so it is less scenic than routes such as Machame or Lemosho, and its shorter profile means acclimatisation can still be challenging. For trekkers who value classic mountain huts, a proven route and a traditional Kilimanjaro climb, however, the Marangu Route Kilimanjaro remains one of the mountain’s most enduring choices.
Price Per Person – USD
From USD 2,200 per person
What's Included
- Arrival and departure transfers
- 1 night accommodation before climbing
- Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- Sleeping mattress
- All meals while on the mountain
- Quality mess tents with table and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
- Salaries and park fees for guides, porters and cooks
- Crisis management and safety procedures
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- All park fees & rescue fees
- Emergency evacuation by Flying Doctor Society of Africa
What's Excluded
- Flights & Tanzania visa ($50 per person on arrival)
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed in includes
- Tips and any items of personal nature
- Optional tours (short safari after your climb etc)
Disclaimer
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- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
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Day by Day Overview
After enjoying breakfast and a detailed briefing, you will embark on a one-hour drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. Upon arrival, you will complete registration formalities before beginning your trek. The journey starts with a scenic hike through the lush rainforest, leading to the Mandara Hut. Along the way, you may take a short detour to Maundi Crater, offering breathtaking views of Northern Tanzania and Kenya. As you move through the dense forest, keep an eye out for towering eucalyptus trees, diverse bird species, and the distinctive black-and-white Colobus monkeys.
Elevation: 1,860m (6,100ft) → 2,700m (8,875ft)
As you leave the lush rainforest behind, the trail gradually ascends into the vast, open moorlands, leading toward the Horombo Hut. Along the way, you will be treated to stunning panoramic views of Mawenzi and the towering peak of Kibo. The landscape transforms, showcasing unique plant species such as giant lobelias and groundsels. At this altitude, you may start to experience mild effects of the increasing elevation, so it’s essential to pace yourself and stay hydrated.
Elevation: 2,700m (8,875ft) → 3,700m (12,200ft)
This day you will spend at Horombo Hut. The walking you will do is to Mawenzi Peak base. The duration of this round trip walk comes in between 4 to 5hrs. You reach an altitude of 4,600m before going back to the hut. This preparation makes your mountain climb a lot easier. You sleep in dormitories with quite restricted facilities. At night all final climb preparation of the Summit are done. Porters help you repack any items only the necessary. To acclimatize or get used to the altitude. So the time you spend at this hut will help you.
Walking Highlights: open and windswept • Saddle • alpine desert • ridge • Mawenzi and Kibo peak
Walking Distance: 9.5 km Time: 5-7 hrs.
Kibo Hut overnight stay, dinner and breakfast
In the morning, you continue climbing uphill the vegetation ends and passing several water streams. Soon you reach “Last Water Point“ at 4200. You can collect water. You will cross many ridge uphill to the “Saddle“. A plain desert between Mawenzi and Kibo peak. Lunch then 2hrs climb to Kibo Hut. You will be surprised the path doesn’t LOOK steep but hike turns into a major effort. The landscape can change dramatic, windswept with big clouds rolling or open. Its really fun this part. Looking at Kibo the whole time, you will see the challenge ahead for you tonight… You will sleep in dormitories at Kibo Huts with quite restricted facilities. At night all final climb preparation of the Summit are done. Porters help you repack any items only the necessary.
Walking Highlights: open and windswept • Saddle • alpine desert • ridge • Last Water Point • Mawenzi and Kibo peak
Walking Distance: 9.5 km Time: 5-7 hrs Altitude gain: 1000 m
Kibo Hut overnight stay, dinner and breakfast/em>
Wake up at 11.00 and 11.30 pm. Get ready with your gear and have break fast. Around midnight start the hike to the summit you will see strings of little lights for climbers ahead of you. As steep as the slope is the path itself isn’t that bad. Take all the time you need. There are two landmarks that are resting points only minutes. Then 1:30hrs after leaving the cave rocks appear on the path a bit slippery called Jamaican Rocks. It’s another 1:30hrs to reach Uhuru Peak. Descend for lunch at Kibo Huts. You have no choice but to pack up your gear and keep going 3hrs to the Horombo Huts.
Walking Highlights: Uhuru Peak • crater rim • glaciers • sunrise at Africa’s highest point • breathtaking views
Walking distance: 5.5 km(up) + 15 km Time: 10hrs+
Horombo Huts overnight stay
After beakfast you set continue descending down. Lunch at Mandara Huts then descent to Marangu Gate. The path is already known so its just getting down to the Marangu Gate. At the gate you’ll have to clear more formalities, but eventually you will say good bye to your guides and you climb into the vehicle waiting for you and be carried away to your hotel for hot showers and cold beers.
Overnight: Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel with breakfast
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