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5 days marangu route

5 days marangu route

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
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Journey Snapshot
🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 5 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Marangu Route
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
The Marangu Route is the most established path on Mount Kilimanjaro and the only route offering hut accommodation instead of camping. Often called the "Coca-Cola Route," it follows a direct trail through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and the arctic summit zone, providing a classic Kilimanjaro climbing experience.

Route

Start Marangu Route (Day 1)
Day 2 Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut
Day 3 Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut
Day 4 Kibo Hut - Summit - Horombo Hut
Day 5 Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate - Moshi
End Marangu Route

Tour Features

Day 1: Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut Day 2: Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut Day 3: Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut Day 4: Kibo Hut - Summit - Horombo Hut Day 5: Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate - Moshi

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Marangu Route
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Mandara Hut > Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Horombo hut>Budget hut mountain located in Kilimanjaro
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
Kibo Hut> Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
Horombo Hut> Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
5
No accommodation
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut
⏱4 - 5 hours 🏨Mandara Hut > Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Your climb begins at Marangu Gate, where park registration is completed at Kilimanjaro National Park. Trek through dense rainforest filled with towering trees, ferns, and wildlife such as colobus monkeys. The trail gradually ascends to Mandara Hut. Elevation: 1,870 m → 2,700 m Distance: 8 km Hiking Time: 4 - 5 hours Habitat: Rainforest.
Day 2 Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut
⏱5-6 hours 🏨Horombo hut>Budget hut mountain located in Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland zone with expansive views and unique alpine vegetation. Trek across open landscapes with stunning views of Mawenzi Peak before arriving at Horombo Hut. Elevation: 2,700 m → 3,720 m Distance: 12 km Hiking Time: 5 - 6 hours Habitat: Moorland.
Day 3 Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut
⏱5-6 hours 🏨Kibo Hut> Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Continue trekking across the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The landscape becomes dry and rocky as you enter the alpine desert zone. Arrive at Kibo Hut to rest, eat an early dinner, and prepare for the midnight summit attempt. Elevation: 3,720 m → 4,700 m Distance: 10 km Hiking Time: 5 - 6 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Day 4 Kibo Hut - Summit - Horombo Hut
⏱10-14 hours 🏨Horombo Hut> Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Your summit attempt begins around midnight. Climb steeply to Gilman's Point, then continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the summit, descend to Horombo Hut for rest. Elevation: 4,700 m → 5,895 m → 3,720 m Distance: 16 km Hiking Time: 10 - 14 hours Habitat: Arctic to Moorland.
Day 5 Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate - Moshi
⏱5-7 hours 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Descend through moorland and lush rainforest back to Marangu Gate. After receiving your summit certificate, transfer back to Moshi for relaxation and celebration of your successful climb. Elevation: 3,720 m → 1,870 m Distance: 20 km Hiking Time: 5 - 7 hours Habitat: Moorland to Rainforest.

Rates

From: $1,300 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Porterage
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • Rescue fee
  • Climbing gear
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Marangu Route

End: Marangu Route

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

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