The route is jokingly referred to as the “Coca-Cola Route.” This is because the route is more touristic and with more comfortable walking trail. Using this program, you have an acclimatization time on 3rd day at Horombo Hut. The Marangu route is the only route on Kilimanjaro that offers hut accommodation. Here is a sample of the itinerary starting from Moshi town and back. Enjoy our 6 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing: Marangu Route package.
| PACKAGE TYPE | PRICE PER PERSON SHARING |
|---|---|
| Budget Package | From USD 1,850 |
| Mid-Range Package | From USD 2,450 |
| Luxury Package | From USD 3,800 |
| DETAILS |
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| Transport from Kilimanjaro Airport to your hotel |
| Transport from Moshi hotel to park gate and back |
| 2 nights accommodation in a medium hotel in Moshi based on bed and breakfast |
| Payment of entrance fees and government taxes |
| Accommodation in mountain huts with mattresses |
| Vehicle rescue fees |
| Support of porters, cooks, and guiding services |
| 3 meals a day whilst on the mountain |
| DETAILS |
|---|
| International/local flights |
| Health and travel insurance |
| Hiring of mountain hiking gear such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, etc. |
| Personal snacks |
| Tips for guides, cooks, and porters |
| Anything else not listed above |
| DETAILS |
|---|
| Drive from your hotel in Moshi, passing through the Marangu villages, to the park gate in approximately 50 minutes |
| Meet the rest of your hiking team (porters), check in at the park gate, and begin trekking |
| Trek about 8 km in approximately 4–5 hours to Mandara Hut |
| Dinner and overnight at the camp |
| Altitude gain from Moshi town: 1,750m |
| DETAILS |
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| From Mandara Hut, the trail passes through a short stretch of forest and skirts the base of Maundi Crater |
| On a clear day, Kibo Peak is visible in the distance |
| Continue trekking across the open moorland until reaching Horombo Hut |
| Hiking Distance: 15 km in approximately 6 hours |
| Dinner and overnight at the camp |
| Altitude Gain: 990m |
| DETAILS |
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| Horombo Hut is a village of huts on a small plateau with approximately 120 beds |
| A short hike towards Mawenzi Peak, taking about 3 hours up and 1½ hours down, is recommended for acclimatization |
| Enjoy spectacular views of Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks during the hike |
| Return to Horombo Hut for rest and acclimatization |
| Lunch, dinner, and overnight at the camp |
| DETAILS |
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| After breakfast, start trekking into the alpine desert habitat |
| Kibo Hut is a stone-built blockhouse with bunk beds, located in a barren area |
| Once at the camp, prepare for the summit later that night |
| Hiking Distance: 9.6 km in approximately 6 hours |
| Altitude Gain: 1,025m |
| DETAILS |
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| Wake up around 11:00 PM, have a simple breakfast, and start trekking towards the summit |
| The first portion is a rocky trail to Hans Meyer Caves at 5,150m, then zigzag up to Gillman’s Point at 5,681m |
| Continue on the snowy path to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and in Africa |
| Spend a short time at the summit, take photos, then descend to Kibo Hut for lunch and rest |
| Continue down to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight |
| Hiking Ascent Distance: 5.4 km in approximately 7–8 hours |
| Hiking Descent Distance: 15 km in approximately 6–8 hours |
| Altitude Gain: 1,165m |
| Altitude Drop: 2,190m |
| DETAILS |
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| After breakfast and a small celebration, start descending 19.7 km via Mandara Hut in approximately 6 hours to the gate |
| Receive certificates of achievement at the gate |
| Board a vehicle to your next destination or hotel in Moshi |
| Altitude Drop: 2,755m |
| End of the trip |
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