Mount Kilimanjaro climbing

6 Days Marangu route

From $1,650 Per Person

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Duration

6 Days

Accommodation

Lodge/Hotel & Hut

Starting Date

Any day of your choice

The Marangu Route is the only route on Mount Kilimanjaro that offers comfortable hut accommodation instead of camping. Often called the “Coca-Cola Route,” it is one of the oldest and most established paths to the summit.

The 6-day Marangu itinerary is recommended because it includes an extra acclimatization day at Horombo Hut, which significantly improves summit success rates compared to the shorter 5-day climb.

During the trek, climbers pass through diverse ecological zones—from rainforest and moorland to alpine desert and the arctic summit zone—before reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa.

This route is ideal for climbers who prefer a gradual ascent, comfortable huts, and a higher chance of reaching the summit.

Price (Per Person)

Group Size Price
1 Person $2,050
2–4 People $1,850
5+ People $1,650

(Prices may vary depending on group size and travel season.)

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,860 m) – Mandara Hut (2,700 m)

  • Distance: 8 km

  • Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

  • Habitat: Rainforest

After breakfast and a briefing from your mountain guide, depart from Arusha or Moshi and drive to Marangu Gate, located on the southeastern side of Mount Kilimanjaro.

After registration with Kilimanjaro National Park, begin your trek through dense rainforest filled with towering trees, colorful birds, and black-and-white colobus monkeys.

Arrive at Mandara Hut, where you will relax and enjoy your first night on the mountain. In the afternoon, an optional short hike to Maundi Crater offers beautiful views toward Kenya.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mandara Hut

Day 2: Mandara Hut (2,700 m) – Horombo Hut (3,720 m)

  • Distance: 12 km

  • Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

  • Habitat: Moorland

After breakfast, continue trekking as the rainforest gradually gives way to open moorland landscapes.

Along the trail, you will see unique vegetation such as giant lobelias and giant groundsels, plants that thrive in Kilimanjaro’s high-altitude climate.

Enjoy spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak, the second highest summit of Kilimanjaro.

Arrive at Horombo Hut, where you will spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 3: Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut (3,720 m)

  • Hiking Time: 3–4 hours (optional hike)

This extra day is dedicated to acclimatization, allowing your body to adjust to the higher altitude.

You may take a day hike toward Zebra Rocks (about 4,000 m), famous for their black-and-white striped appearance caused by mineral deposits.

After the short hike, return to Horombo Hut for lunch and relaxation.

This rest day greatly improves the chances of reaching the summit successfully.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 4: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) – Kibo Hut (4,703 m)

  • Distance: 10 km

  • Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

Today you cross the Saddle, a vast alpine desert plateau located between Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Peak.

The terrain becomes rocky and dry as vegetation disappears due to the high altitude.

Arrive at Kibo Hut, the final base camp before the summit attempt.

After an early dinner, rest for several hours before beginning your midnight summit climb.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Day 5: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Horombo Hut

  • Distance: 22 km total

  • Hiking Time: 12–14 hours

Around midnight, begin the most challenging part of the climb—the ascent to the summit.

Slowly hike toward Gilman’s Point (5,685 m) on the crater rim. From there, continue to Stella Point before reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa.

After celebrating at the summit and taking photos, descend back to Kibo Hut for a short rest and then continue down to Horombo Hut for overnight accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 6: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate (1,860 m)

  • Distance: 18–20 km

  • Hiking Time: 5–7 hours

After breakfast, descend through the moorland and rainforest zones toward Marangu Gate.

At the gate, climbers receive their Kilimanjaro summit certificates.

Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi for relaxation and celebration.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

From $1,650 per person
Price varies by group size

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Price Includes

  • Kilimanjaro National Park fees

  • Professional mountain guides, porters, and cook

  • Accommodation

  • All meals during the trek

  • Drinking water on the mountain

  • Airport transfers

  • Transport from hotel to the mountain gate and back

  • Rescue fees and emergency oxygen

  • Government taxes

Price Excludes

  • International and domestic flights

  • Tanzania visa

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal climbing gear

  • Tips for guides, porters, and cook

  • Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, etc.)

  • Hotel accommodation before and after the climb