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Kilimanjaro Tours
Moderate 5–6 days

Marangu Route

The Coca-Cola Route

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Overview

The Marangu Route uses the mountain huts at Mandara, Horombo and Kibo rather than tents. It is the shortest route in days, which also gives the least time to acclimatise.

Max altitude5,895 m
Total distance72 km
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Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

    1,860 m → 2,700 m 8 km Montane rainforest

    Forest walk to the Mandara huts.

  2. Day 2

    Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

    2,700 m → 3,720 m 12 km Moorland

    Cross the moorland with views of Kibo and Mawenzi.

  3. Day 3

    Horombo Hut acclimatisation day

    3,720 m → 3,720 m (high point 4,200 m) 6 km Moorland

    Optional walk towards Mawenzi (Zebra Rocks) and return.

  4. Day 4

    Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

    3,720 m → 4,700 m 10 km Alpine desert

    Cross the Saddle to Kibo Hut.

  5. Day 5

    Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak, descend to Horombo Hut

    4,700 m → 3,720 m (high point 5,895 m) 21 km Arctic to moorland

    Summit via Gilman's Point and long descent.

  6. Day 6

    Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

    3,720 m → 1,860 m 20 km Moorland to rainforest

    Descend to the gate and transfer to Moshi.

Included

  • Kilimanjaro National Park fees (conservation, hut, rescue)
  • Professional mountain guide and support crew
  • Hut accommodation
  • All meals on the mountain
  • Transfers between Moshi and the park gates

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel and evacuation insurance
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Tips for the mountain crew
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On the Marangu Route

Hut on the Marangu Route
Marangu Route huts
Kibo summit
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