7 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Trek Tour

Package Overview

(7 Days Total: Arrival + 5 Trekking Days + Departure)
Start/End: Marangu Gate – Uhuru Peak – Marangu Gate
Accommodation: Mountain Huts
Difficulty: Moderate
Best Time to Climb: January–March & June–October

The Marangu Route, also known as the “Coca-Cola Route”, is the only route on Kilimanjaro that offers hut accommodation instead of tents. It’s also the shortest path to the summit, making it a popular choice for those seeking a comfortable and fast climb. While the route is less scenic compared to others, it is favored for its gentle slopes and well-maintained paths. The 5-day version is best suited for fit climbers with prior altitude experience.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Arusha or Moshi

  Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Meet your guide for a climb briefing and gear check. Dinner and overnight stay.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 2 : Marangu Gate (1,860m) – Mandara Hut (2,700m)

  Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
  
  Distance: 8 km
  
  Vegetation Zone: Rainforest
  Register at Marangu Gate and start hiking through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut. Optional walk to Maundi Crater in the afternoon.

  • Themes Hiking
• Day 3 : Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut (3,720m)

  Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
  
  Distance: 12 km
  Trek through heath and moorland, with beautiful views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Overnight at Horombo Hut.

  • Themes Hiking
• Day 4 : Horombo – Kibo Hut (4,700m)

  Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
  
  Distance: 10 km
  Climb past the “Last Water Point” and cross the alpine desert to reach Kibo Hut, basecamp for your summit. Eat early and rest before your midnight ascent.

  • Themes Hiking
• Day 5 : Kibo – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)

  Hiking Time: 12–14 hours
  
  Distance: ~22 km
  Start your summit attempt at midnight, passing Gilman’s Point (5,681m) and Stella Point, then reaching Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa. After celebrating, descend to Horombo Hut for overnight rest.

  • Themes Hiking
• Day 6 : Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Return to Hotel

  Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
  
  Distance: 20 km
  Descend through moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate. Collect your summit certificate and transfer back to your hotel for a hot shower and celebration.

  • Themes Hiking
• Day 7 : Departure

  After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your international flight. Congratulations on conquering Kilimanjaro!

  • Themes Hiking

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro/Arusha)
• 2 nights hotel in Arusha or Moshi (before and after trek)
• Park fees, hut fees, and rescue fees
• Accommodation in shared mountain huts (bunk beds)
• Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters
• All meals on the mountain (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Boiled drinking water during trek
• First aid kit and emergency oxygen
• Summit certificate

Exclusions

• International & domestic flights
• Tanzania visa ($50)
• Travel insurance (mandatory)
• Personal trekking gear (rentals available)
• Tips for guide, cook, and porters (recommended $250–$300)
• Alcohol, snacks, and personal expenses
• Additional hotel nights or excursions

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Kilimanjaro, Moshi, Ward Rau - postal code- 25103, Moshi, Tanzania - 25120
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• https://www.africacomfortabletour.com

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