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5 DaysMarangu RouteCamping/Hut
Marangu Route
The 'Coca-Cola Route' — the only route with hut accommodation
Licensed Tanzanian tour operator
English-speaking certified mountain guides
Emergency rescue coverage on every route
Secure deposit, balance due before departure
Day-by-Day
Marangu Route Itinerary
Full schedule, habitat zones and accommodation for this route.
0Day
Pre-Trek Briefing (Moshi/Arusha)
Hotel briefing, equipment check. The Marangu route is the only route where you sleep in communal dormitory huts — no tent required.
1Day
Hotel → Mandara Hut
Register at the Kilimanjaro National Park gate, then hike through pristine rainforest. A worthwhile detour to Maundi Crater reveals sweeping views north into Kenya. Colobus monkeys and lobelias are common sights.
Altitude: 1,860m–2,700mDistance: 8 kmTime: 3–4 hrs
2Day
Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut
Leave the rainforest and climb through open moorland. Views of Mawenzi and Kibo's summit dome are extraordinary. Giant lobelias and grounsels line the path. First altitude effects may appear here.
Altitude: 2,700m–3,700mDistance: 12 kmTime: 5–6 hrs
3Day
Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut
Cross the lunar saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. Vegetation disappears into bare volcanic rock as you enter the alpine desert zone. Arrive at Kibo Hut for an early dinner and critical rest before a midnight wake-up.
Altitude: 3,700m–4,700mDistance: 9 kmTime: 5–6 hrs
4Day
Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak → Horombo Hut
A midnight start up steep scree to Gilman's Point on the crater rim, then a final push along the rim to Uhuru Peak — the highest point in Africa. Descend all the way back to Horombo Hut for the night.
Altitude: 4,700m–5,895m–3,700mDistance: 21 kmTime: 14–16 hrs
5Day
Horombo Hut → Marangu Gate → Hotel
A long but steady descent through moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate. Summit certificates are issued here. Vehicle transfer back to Moshi.
Altitude: 3,700m–1,700mDistance: 20 kmTime: 4–5 hrs
Good to Know
Kilimanjaro Information
Included
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Experienced mountain crew — guide, porters and cook
- Camping setup or hut accommodation depending on route
- Emergency rescue coverage and oxygen cylinder
- All meals and purified drinking water during trek
- Summit certificate and mountain transfers
- Mess tent, sleeping tent (twin share) and mattress
- Rescue fees and 18% VAT
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance (mandatory)
- Hotel stays before / after trek
- International or domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal trekking equipment
- Additional meals or alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses / government fee increases
USD 25 / dayGuide tip
USD 15 / dayCook tip
USD 10 / dayPorter tip
Marangu is the only route on the mountain with hut accommodation throughout the trek.
