5-Days Climbing Marangu Route
Tour Overview
Marangu Route, or “Coca-Cola” route, is the most thronged of the available routes on Kilimanjaro today. This makes it ideal for hiking in the rainy season because it is the only route where overnight stays are in huts. An overused path through all the climate zones, it goes from tropical rainforest to eternal ice. Then, of course, it will present you with beautiful African scenery.
This is the most popular and cheapest route for climbing Kilimanjaro; hence, it can be crowded at times between July and September, and December and March. The 6-day option is highly recommended because it gives better acclimatization compared to the 6-day.
6-day climbing Marangu Route programs are available, so you can choose depending on the amount of time at your disposal. Longer programs are always recommended over shorter ones for better acclimatization. Arrive in Tanzania. Meals: Breakfast and dinner included. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Afterwards, our well-trained guide will brief you on your trek and will conduct equipment checks to ensure that you have all the necessary mountain gear. Spend the night in your hotel.
Seasonal Months & Best Time to Travel
Highlighted months indicate the peak/optimal seasonal period for this tour.
Day-by-Day Summary
| Days | Main Destination | Accommodation | Meal Plan |
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Marangu Gate (1860m) | Hut accommodation | All Inclusive AI |
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Not specified | No accommodation | Not specified |
Tour Quick Facts
Tour Class
Mid-range Tour :This safari includes comfort-focused hand-picked lodges and camps.
Group Type
Shared group tour : Join a group of other travelers. Max 20 people per vehicle.
Start Day
Can start any day :If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Customization
Can be customized :Request minor changes to accommodations and destinations.
Single Travelers
Suitable for single travelers : Solo travelers can join, requires a minimum of 1 people to run.
Minimum Age
Minimum age of 10 years :Children and families are welcome under parental guidance.
Tour Rates & Pricing
Below are our rates for travelers visiting as a group. Discounts are available for larger parties, making group travel more affordable and enjoyable. Whether you are planning a family trip, a getaway with friends, or a special event with colleagues, our group rates are designed to offer better value while keeping the experience comfortable and convenient. Please contact us for more details on pricing, availability, and any special arrangements for your group.
- Per Person Pricing:All rates listed are per person and do not include international flights.
- Solo Travel: Solo travelers are welcome; however, the tour requires a minimum of 1 people to run.
- Age Requirements: Children aged 10 and above are allowed and discounted. Free entrance fees apply for children under 0 years old.
Please Note: All rates are subject to change based on availability, seasonality, and any updates to park fees, taxes, or tourism levies. We recommend contacting us directly to confirm pricing for your specific travel dates and group size.
Group Pricing Rates
| Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
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| $1,593 | $1,364 | $1,293 | $1,239 | $1,220 | $1,220 | $1,220 |
Day by Day Experience
Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)
Distance covered: 8 km
Approximate time taken: 5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Accommodation: Hut
After having breakfast, be picked up from the hotel around 8:00 am and then drive to Marangu Gate. After all registration formalities, this is the point where, for 5 hours, you will hike to Mandara Hut and cover 9 km. As you head to Mandara Hut, the dense rainforest will offer you some beautiful glimpses of primates such as blue monkeys and Colobus monkeys.
Marangu Gate (1860m)
All Inclusive AI
Bus transport (group transport)
Hut accommodation
Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3720m)
Distance covered: 12 km
Approximate time taken: 8 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Accommodation: Hut
Once we are finished with breakfast, we will head out on our hike, which will take us toward Horombo Hut. Approximately 4 to 6 hours later, we will see the Horombo Hut, which is at an altitude of around 3,700 m. From the Hut, you can enjoy fantastic views of Kibo and Mawenzi.
Horombo Hut (3720m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)
Distance covered: 9 km
Approximate time taken: 5 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Accommodation: Hut
After breakfast, we are going to start another pretty day, just like usual. For most of the first part of the day, you will hike through what is left of the healthy land, which soon transforms into almost a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. After lunch, make a crossing of this surprisingly vast saddle where you can shoot a glimpse of the summit trail leading up Kibo that you will climb in just a few hours. So, an early dinner is on the cards and a long rest before heading to the summit.
Kibo hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) and down to Horombo Hut (3720m)
Distance covered: 21 km
Approximate time taken: 13 hours
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Accommodation: Hut
Well, it’s pretty much the day you have been anticipating, and there is a certain amount of nervous excitement. There is a wake-up at 1:00 am to get out to the summit; and it would take you around 4-5 hours to pull through to Gilman's Point at 5681 m above sea level-the crater rim of Kilimanjaro- where the sun would somewhat slowly start warming up the land. Then, after hiking for another 1hr 30 minutes, reaching Uhuru Peak at 5895 m, spend some time taking pictures and appreciating the African sunrises forming the horizon; afterward descend to Kibo Hut, have a warm lunch, and a short rest for 1-2 hours. Afterwards, you leave to go to Horombo Hut once again to spend your last night over Kilimanjaro.
Horombo Hut (3720m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)
Distance covered: 21 km
Approximate time taken: 13 hours
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Rouse yourself early as ever and descend the moorlands to Mandara Huts. There, you will have a hot lunch before continuing your descent through the tropical rainforest to the park gate. A vehicle will transfer you to the hotel, where it will be high time to celebrate.
What's Included
Included
- All applicable park entry fees as per the program.
- Government taxes & local levies.
- Service of highly experienced English-speaking guide(s); porters & cook
- Camping equipment like mountain tent, mattress, etc.
- Accommodation Type: Camping
- Transport from the hotel to the park gate and from the park gate to the hotel.
- Meals on Full board (Unless listed as an upgrade) on trek as indicated on the program
- Unlimited drinking water (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Refreshments during the trek.
- Rescue fees, Emergency oxygen, Pulse oximeter, and First aid kit
- Guides and porters' accommodations and their entry fees on the mountain
- Fair wages to guides and porters as approved by Kilimanjaro National Park Authority
- Emergency oxygen during trek
- 24-hour support
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home) and domestic Flight
- Medical/luggage Insurance.
- Pre-& post climb accommodation (B&B)
- Pick up and drop off at the Airport
- Sleeping bag
- Tips (Tipping guideline: Guide $20, cooker $15, $10 porter pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, Visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
- Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set menu meals are part of the package.
- Portable flush toilet