This Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Trekking takes you through some of Mount Kilimanjaro most spectacular landscapes, from the tropical rainforest to the open moorlands and dramatic alpine desert surrounding the summit. Known as the CocaCola Route Marangu offers hut accommodation along the trail and a classic approach to Africa highest mountain.
Tour Highlights
Spectacular rainforest landscapes
Scenic moorlands and alpine desert
Comfortable mountain hut accommodation
Classic “Coca-Cola Route” trekking experience
Beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro
Summit attempt to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
What's Included
Included
Porterage
Rescue fee
Climbing gear
Park fees
(For non-residents)
All activities
(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation
(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
(Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water
(On all days)
Not Included
International flights
(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Photos
5-Day Itinerary
Mandara Hut
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Arusha Hotel
aproxximately 7km
Approx. 4–5 hours
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Hotel to Mandara Hut
A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning to meet you and hold a quick briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park's eastern entrance: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking up to Mandara Hut (2,700 m). The trekking route includes passage through the rainforest (where tropical showers are highly probable), so we recommend you take not only spare clothes, but also your raincoats. When you reach the camp, our mountain support crew will take care of the necessities, pitch the tents, and prepare lunch. Throughout the entire Marangu route, you will be spending your nights in special huts.
Lunch
Dinner
Activities
Transfer to Marangu Gate and complete park registration.
Trek through the lush tropical rainforest.
Observe forest vegetation and look out for wildlife.
Arrive at Mandara Hut and enjoy lunch and dinner.
Starting elevation: 1,860 m.
Mandara Hut elevation: 2,700 m.
Bring waterproof clothing, rain gear, and spare clothes.
Hiking pace will be guided by your mountain guide.
Lunch and dinner are included; breakfast and other drinks are excluded.
Overnight: Mandara Hut.
Horombo hut
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12km
Approximately 4–5 hours
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Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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 to 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.
Breakfast
lunch
dinner
Activities
Trek across the alpine moorland toward the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo.
Enjoy views of Kilimanjaro's rugged high-altitude landscape.
Arrive at Kibo Hut and have lunch.
Rest and prepare for the summit attempt.
Starting elevation: 3,700 m.
Kibo Hut elevation: approximately 4,700 m.
Maintain a slow, steady pace and stay hydrated.
Avoid strenuous activity after arrival and rest before summit night.
Inform your guide immediately if you experience symptoms of altitude sickness.
All meals and drinking water are included; other drinks are excluded.
Overnight: Kibo Hut.
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7km
Approx. 4–5 hours
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Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
On this day, right after breakfast the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,700 m). The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit. When you reach the camp, you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink lots of water.
Breakfast
lunch
dinner
kibo hut
Activities
Trek across the alpine moorland toward the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo.
Enjoy views of Kilimanjaro's rugged high-altitude landscape.
Arrive at Kibo Hut and have lunch.
Rest and prepare for the summit attempt.
Starting elevation: 3,700 m.
Kibo Hut elevation: approximately 4,700 m.
Maintain a slow, steady pace and stay hydrated.
Avoid strenuous activity after arrival and rest before summit night.
Inform your guide immediately if you experience symptoms of altitude sickness.
All meals and drinking water are included; other drinks are excluded.
Overnight: Kibo Hut.
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7km
Approx. 4–5 hours
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Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
On this day, right after breakfast the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,700 m). The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit. When you reach the camp, you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink lots of water.
Breakfast
lunch
dinner
Horombo hut
Activities
Begin the summit attempt around midnight.
Trek toward Gilman's Point and continue to Uhuru Peak, conditions permitting.
Celebrate reaching Africa's highest point at 5,895 m.
Descend to Kibo Hut and continue to Horombo Hut, following your guide's instructions and the agreed descent plan.
Summit elevation: 5,895 m.
Summit day is physically demanding, with cold temperatures and high altitude.
Carry warm layers, gloves, a headlamp, and sufficient drinking water.
Follow your guide's safety instructions throughout the ascent and descent.
All meals and drinking water are included; other drinks are excluded.
Overnight: Horombo Hut.
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7km
Approx. 4–5 hours
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Horombo Hut to Moshi
You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park's exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.
Breakfast
lunch
no accomodation
Activities
Enjoy breakfast before beginning the descent.
Trek through the moorland and rainforest toward Marangu Gate.
Receive your Kilimanjaro completion certificate, depending on the summit point reached.
Transfer to your hotel in Moshi.
The descent can be slippery, so use trekking poles if available.
Follow your guide's pace and take care of your knees during the descent.
Breakfast, lunch, and drinking water are included; dinner and other drinks are excluded.
Accommodation is not included; the tour ends after the transfer.
