Marangu Route

Known as the "Coca-Cola" route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well established route. It is the only route on Kilimanjaro with comfort of solar powered sleeping huts and comfortable beds at every camp. The huts are communial and each bunk has a sponge mattress and pillow. There are 60 beds at both Mandara and Kibo huts and 120 beds at Horombo hut.Bathrooms and ru ning water are available at the two lower huts. Well basic mens and ladies latrines are available at the last camp.

Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations.  Spending an extra day acclimatizing on the mountain is recommended.

Brief Information

Day One

Arrive Kilimanjaro airport.  At the airport, you will go through the Immigration process – US$ 100.00 PP Visa Fee - there after proceed to Springland Hotel or similar bed & breakfast.

Day Two

After breakfast you will be transferred to Marangu gate [the drive takes about 1 hour] passing through the villages of Marangu, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.  Once you reach the park gate, you will be register with park office & start the hike for about 5 hours (12 kilometers) in the natural forest to arrive Mandara Hut 2700meters in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Day Three

Early morning breakfast and thereafter make a 6hour walk (15 kilometers to Horombo hut 3700meter. The walk is very gentle through the moorland and heather zone, in well-defined party. Picnic lunch will be provided enroute, dinner and overnight at Horombo hut. 

Day Four

After breakfast starts the ascent to Kibo hut. The hike is for 6hours (15 kilometers) through the moorland and "The saddle", passing the last water point on the mountain. Picnic will be enroute, dinner and overnight at Kibo hut 4700 meters.

Day Five

Wake up at mid-night and set off for the summit- UHURU PEAK 5896 meters. The hike passes via Hans Meyer cave, Gillman's point and Stella point. This walk takes 8hours to Uhuru peak on scree and ice; 3Hours to descend to Kibo hut and another 3 descend to Horombo for overnight.

Day Six

After breakfast, you continue the descent, passing Mandara Hut down to the park gate where successful climbers will be awarded certificates of achievement having made it to the top!  You will meet your transfer vehicle to the Springland Hotel for overnight, Bed & Breakfast.

Day Seven

After breakfast and transfer directly to the airport for your flight home.