6 DAYS CLIMBING KILIMANJARO – MARANGU ROUTE
The Marangu Route, also known as the “Coca-Cola Route” or “Tourist Route” is the most popular and considered the easiest path on Mount Kilimanjaro, featuring a gradual and steady ascent. This route is unique as it offers sleeping huts with beverages along the way, making it less demanding physically but often crowded. The trek starts at the Marangu Gate and progresses through lush rainforests to the upper reaches of the mountain, providing views of the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
Climbers traverse varied habitats, from tropical rainforests to alpine deserts, with overnight stays in comfortable huts, which offer protection against the weather—ideal for those preferring not to camp in tents. The journey culminates in a challenging final push to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters, followed by a descent via the same route.
Preparation and Fitness: The Marangu Route requires moderate physical fitness, with daily treks between four to eight hours. The route’s steady climb is suitable for those without prior high-altitude experience but being in good health and pre-trek training are recommended.
What’s included :
- Experienced guides and a full support crew, including porters and a cook.
- Accommodation in huts with meals and basic amenities.
- All park entrance fees and transfers, including airport transfers.
Additional Tips :
- Keep a comfortable pace to adjust to the altitude and stay hydrated.
- Although easier, the route’s popularity may lead to a crowded experience, so booking early or during off-peak seasons could enhance the experience.
Kimgoni Tanzania provides a seamless trekking experience with regular health checks and excellent meal services to ensure climbers have a memorable journey. A comprehensive preparation guide will be sent upon booking confirmation.
For detailed preparation tips for the Marangu Route or to discuss further, please contact us.
| 2 ADULTS | 3 770$ |
| 4 ADULTS | 6 510$ |
| 6 ADULTS | 9 250$ |
| 8 ADULTS | 11 980$ |
You will need to bring equipment
1. Walking sticks
2. Sunglasses
3. Sunscreen
4. Head Lamp
5. Camera (optional)
6. Mountain hiking clothing (cold and rain); these should include walking t-shirt, ski pants, jackets, walking hut …
7. Trekking – wake-up boots and pairs of warm socks.
8. Water Treatment Pills
9. Tablets against mountain diseases
10. Camel Bag
DAY 0. ARRIVAL AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT → ARUSHA
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and clear all the Airport formalities you will meet our driver guide for greetings and safari briefing. Then you will be transferred to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Point Zone Resort www.pointzoneresort.com
Meal Plan. Dinner Only
DAY 01. ARUSHA – MARANGU GATE – MANDARA HUT
After breakfast at the Resort at Arusha, you will be picked up by our leader guide and driven to the gate of Kilimanjaro National Park in Marangu for check-in and to begin the ascent. On Day 1, you will pass through a lush rainforest; watch for colobus monkeys as you make your way to the Mandara hut at 9,000feet. /2720m, which takes about 3 hours. A box lunch will be provided. Remember to take a photo at the Park gate for a great souvenir of the beginning of the adventure !
Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut.
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
DAY 02. MANDARA HUT – HOROMBO REFUGE
After breakfast leave the forest clearings and follow an uphill moorland path to Horombo Hut at 12000ft./3720m.
Dinner and night at the Horombo refuge.
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft
Distance: 12 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Health
DAY 03. HOROMBO REFUGE – ACLIMATIZATION
Day of acclimatization on foot around the saddle of Mawenzi 4600m. and return to the Horombo refuge for a hot lunch.
You will have dinner and spend the night in Horombo.
DAY 04. HOROMBO REFUGE – KIBO HUT
After breakfast, we trek on the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks to reach Kibo Hut at 15,000ft/4703m.
It takes about 5 hours, dinner and overnight at Kibo Hut.
DAY 05. KIBO HUT – HOROMBO HUT
Early in the morning around 1:00 am, you will be woken up for a hot drink and a snack before starting the ascent to the summit. Pass Gilman’s Point at 18664ft./5685m where you’ll rest for a bit before heading
to Uhuru Peak (Swahili for “freedom”), Africa’s highest point at ft19340/5895m.
After taking some victory photos, you descend to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.
DAY 06. HOROMBO HUT – MARANGU GATE – ARUSHA
The last day is devoted to the descent to the gate of the park, which takes about 5 hours. At the gate you will be rewarded the Certificate of Appreciation for trekking. Congratulation you made it. You will board the vehicle and you will be transferred to Arusha for dinner and overnight but also for relaxation due to mountain fatigue and tiredness. Dinner and overnight at Point Zone Resort www.pointzoneresort.com
Meal Plan. Dinner Only
DAY 07. DEPARTURE
You will have the morning breakfast at the Resort, after the breakfast, you will collect your entire luggage and meet our driver guide at the hotel reception hall, then you will board the safari vehicle and you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight departure.