Mount Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro — Marangu Route
6 Days Marangu Route Trek
overview
Sleep in mountain huts instead of tents. The classic Kilimanjaro experience, made a touch more comfortable — ideal for climbers who prefer a shorter itinerary and solid shelter each night.
Highlights
- The 'Coca-Cola Route' — the only route with hut accommodation
- Shortest standard route up the mountain
- Gradual, steady trail — no scrambling required
- Same trail up and down through five climate zones
- Reach Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa
Day-by-day
Day 1
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
After registration at Marangu Gate, trek through lush montane rainforest alive with birdlife and blue monkeys to Mandara Hut. Hiking time: 4–5 hours. Overnight: Mandara Hut, 2,720 m (8,923 ft).
Day 2
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Leave the forest and cross open moorland with views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, passing giant heathers and lobelias. Hiking time: 6–7 hours. Overnight: Horombo Hut, 3,720 m (12,205 ft).
Day 3
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Cross the lunar alpine desert of 'the Saddle' between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut, the base for your summit attempt. Early dinner and rest. Hiking time: 6–7 hours. Overnight: Kibo Hut, 4,703 m (15,430 ft).
Day 4
Summit Day — Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Around midnight, begin the steep ascent over scree to Gilman's Point on the crater rim, then along the rim to Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m (19,341 ft), for sunrise. Descend to Kibo Hut for a rest and lunch, then continue down to Horombo Hut. Hiking time: 12–15 hours.
Day 5
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
A long but gentle descent through moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate, where you receive your summit certificate before transferring to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Hiking time: 5–7 hours.
Day 6
Departure
Breakfast at your hotel followed by transfer to the airport or onward to your next Tanzanian adventure.
Glimpses
What's included
- Hut accommodation on the mountain
- All transfers
- Accommodation before and after the climb
- All trekking and park fees
- All meals while on the mountain (3 meals a day)
- Guides, porters and cook salaries
- Quality mess tents with table and chairs
- English-speaking mountain guide
- Sleeping bags
- Mineral drinking water
Not included
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Medical insurance cover
- Personal trekking gear
- Alcohol
- Items of a personal nature