The Kilimanjaro Marangu route is also known as the "Coca-Cola" route. This is the most straightforward route on the mountain. The Marangu route takes you through the forests, moorlands and then across the Saddle (a high-altitude desert) to Kibo. The path to the summit is a zig-zag route up steep scree, which makes a slower ascend then on the other routes. Marangu is also the only route you ascend and descend on the same route. It is also the only route with huts. When taking the Marangu route in Kilimanjaro the distance is a total of 72 kilometers.
After clearing immigration at Kilimanjaro Airport and collecting your luggage, our friendly Kilimanjaro team will meet you for our transfer to Moshi, based at the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Once checked in at the hotel, you’ll have the day at leisure.
Stay: Springlands Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
1,860m (6,102ft) – 2,705m (8, 875ft)
Average hiking time: 4 – 6 hours
Transfer from Moshi to the Marangu Park Gate. Meet your guide and start hiking from Marangu Gate (1800 m). Hike through a fascinating rainforest to Mandara Hut and enjoy a picnic lunch en route. Hike to Maundi Crater (45 min from Mandara hut) or rest upon arrival.
Stay: Mandara Hut
Meals: Lunch, dinner & breakfast
2,705m (8,875ft) – 3,719m (12,201ft)
Average hiking time: 5 - 6 hours
We start hiking to Horombo Hut after breakfast. Leave the last glade of forest and follow the gently ascending path through the open alpine moorland. Picnic lunch en route. “Pole pole” (slowly slowly in Swahili) is the order of the day while enjoying the flora along the way. Remember, the slower you go, the more efficiently your body adjusts to the change in altitude. Giant Senecios stand tall along the path. Kibo and Mawenzi Peak can be seen on a clear day.
Stay: Horombo Hut
Meals: Lunch, dinner & breakfast
Average hiking time: 5 hours
An extra day at Horombo to acclimatize to the altitude. We highly recommended that you hike to “Zebra Rock” (3,980m / 13,058ft) - rocks striped by weather. If energy and time allow, you can walk to the foot of Mawenzi. Return to Horombo in the afternoon. Enjoy a packed lunch en route.
Stay: Horombo Hut
Meals: Lunch, dinner & breakfast
3,719m (12,201ft) – 4,713m (15,463ft)
Average hiking time: 7 hours
Hike slowly to Kibo Hut. Today you leave the moorland and enter the Saddle (an alpine desert) pasting giant lobelia and walk to Kibo Hut. The saddle is a flat area; however, do not be tempted to increase your pace. Take it easy. If altitude has not affected you so far, this is where it will begin to kick in. Pack lunch along the way.
Stay: Kibo Hut
Meals: Lunch, dinner & breakfast
4 713m (15 463ft) - 5895m (19341ft)
Average hiking time to the summit: 7 hours
Walk-up call just after midnight to start your final ascends to the summit. You’ll follow a zigzag path with loose scree to reach Gillman’s Point (5,685 m) at sunrise. The only thing you will notice for the next few hours is the feet of the person in front of you. The path from Kibo to Gillman’s is the most difficult section of the whole climb. It quickly becomes a real test of endurance. Near Gillman’s the scree comes to an end and huge boulders loom above you.
Continue another 2 hours to the roof of Africa, Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). SUMMIT!!!!! the highest peak in Africa.
Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut
5,895m (19,341ft) – 3,719m (12,201ft) / Average descending time: 5+ hours
Stop for a short break at Kibo Hut before continuing to Horombo Hut.
Stay: Horombo Hut
Meals: Lunch, dinner & breakfast
3,719m (12,201ft) – 1,860m (6,102ft)
Average hiking time: 6 hours
Descend to Marangu Gate. Enjoy lunch at Mandara Hut. Transfer to a nice shower and a real bed. Well done – you’ve conquered Kilimanjaro!
Stay: Springlands Hotel
Meals: Lunch & breakfast
Transfer from Springlands Hotel to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home.
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Marangu Route Park Gate
Marangu Route Rain Forest
Mandara Huts
The Saddle - Close To Base Camp (Kibu Hut)
View of Kibo Peak From Mawenzi Ridge
Sunrise at Stella Point
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