Kilimanjaro 6-day Marangu route
The Marangu Route, popularly known as the Coca-Cola Route, is one of the oldest and most established routes to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Approaching the mountain from the southeast, it is known for its gradual trails and mountain hut accommodation, making it a popular choice for climbers who prefer sleeping indoors rather than camping. The trek passes through lush rainforest, open moorland, and alpine desert landscapes before reaching Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres, the highest point in Africa.
This six-day itinerary includes an additional acclimatization day at Horombo Hut, allowing your body more time to adjust to the altitude and improving your chances of reaching the summit. Climbers stay in shared mountain huts with communal dining areas and basic washing facilities. Although the Marangu Route is often considered one of the more straightforward trails, reaching the summit remains physically demanding and requires proper preparation, determination, and careful acclimatization.
Tour Summary
- Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Begin your climb through lush rainforest, enjoying the rich vegetation and birdlife along the trail before arriving at Mandara Hut for your overnight stay. - Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Continue through the forest into open moorland, with beautiful views of Kilimanjaro’s peaks as you ascend to Horombo Hut. - Day 3: Acclimatization at Horombo Hut
Spend an extra day acclimatizing to the altitude with a short hike at a higher elevation before returning to Horombo Hut to rest. - Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Cross the alpine desert between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, arriving at Kibo Hut to rest and prepare for your midnight summit attempt. - Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and Horombo Hut
Start your summit climb at midnight, passing Gilman’s Point before reaching Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres. After celebrating your achievement, descend to Horombo Hut for the night. - Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Descend through the moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate, where you complete your trek and receive your summit certificate if you reached the summit.
Includes / Excludes
- Conservation Fees, Camping/ Hut fees & Rescue fees
- All government taxes
- Camping equipment: =>Huts to be used – So, sleeping and mess tents are not required for Marangu route, =>Proper foam mattresses are provided in the cabins
- Airport transfers – Kilimanjaro Int’l Airport (JRO) to Moshi/ Arusha, 2 ways
- Transport to and from the Kilimanjaro National Park
- Mountain Guides, Assistant guides, Cook and Porters
- 3 meals per day + Professional mountain chef while on the mountain
- Water throughout the trek
- Hotel Accommodation: =>2 Nights in the Hotel – i.e. Pre & Post climb hotel accommodation in Moshi, on half board basis
- VHF Radio Communication
- Portable Oxygen tank during the summit attempt – 1.8L canister/ trip
- Pulse Oximeter – for monitoring your body performance while on the high altitude
- Fair wages paid to our mountain crew (porters, cook and guides) as part of our responsibility to the Community and Fair Treatment of our mountain Crew – our practices conform with our partners for responsible travel including Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP), Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Porters Association (KPA) as well as Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Sleeping bags
- Snacks, personal hygiene kit and personal medication
- Water purification tabs
- Personal mountain clothing & trekking gear – some of the kit is available for hire in Moshi
- Extra acclimatization day – An extra day can be added while on the mountain and each extra day costs extra US$ 220 per person and this amount will be paid at our main office after the climb.
- Portable toilets – not allowed on Marangu route
- Flights and Tanzania entry visa
- Health requirements (Yellow Fever vaccination is recommended depending on your flight route on entering Tanzania; vaccination for Meningitis & Hepatitis A is optional)
- Optional Travel and medical insurance is but highly recommended
- Tips for your mountain crew is mandatory nowadays (average tip is anything from US$180 to US$ 250 per climber depending on the number of days spent on the mountain, group size and route chosen)
- Doctor for the group
- Items of a personal nature
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