Africa's highest peak at 5,895 m. The Marangu route is the only one with hut accommodation, making it popular for trekkers who want a softer camping experience. We strongly recommend adding an acclimatisation day at Horombo.
Mount Kilimanjaro · Mountain Trekking
Mount Kilimanjaro — Marangu Route (6 Days)
The "Coca-Cola route" — the most gradual ascent of Kilimanjaro with hut accommodation.
⏱ 6 days
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⛰ Strenuous
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💰 $ 1,850 per person
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The journey
Made for the way you want to travel.
⭐ Highlights
- Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
- Sunrise at Stella Point
- Hut accommodation (no tents)
- Glacier views near summit
- Mandara and Horombo Huts
🛤 Plan by day
Day 1
Moshi → Marangu Gate → Mandara Hut
Drive to Marangu Gate (1,870 m), trek through montane forest to Mandara Hut (2,700 m). 4-5 hours walking.
Activities: Trekking
Stay: Mandara Hut
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 2,700 m
Day 2
Mandara → Horombo Hut
Cross the moorland zone to Horombo Hut (3,720 m). Views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
Activities: Trekking
Stay: Horombo Hut
Meals: All meals
Altitude: 3,720 m
Day 3
Acclimatisation at Horombo
Rest day with optional walk to Mawenzi Hut (4,300 m). Critical for altitude adjustment.
Activities: Acclimatisation walk
Stay: Horombo Hut
Meals: All meals
Altitude: 3,720 m
Day 4
Horombo → Kibo Hut
Cross the "Saddle" between Mawenzi and Kibo. Reach Kibo Hut (4,703 m) by afternoon. Rest before midnight summit push.
Activities: Trekking
Stay: Kibo Hut
Meals: All meals
Altitude: 4,703 m
Day 5
Summit Day — Uhuru Peak → Horombo
Midnight wake-up, summit via Gillman's Point (5,681 m) and Stella Point (5,756 m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) for sunrise. Descend to Horombo.
Activities: Summit climb, descent
Stay: Horombo Hut
Meals: All meals
Altitude: 5,895 m → 3,720 m
Day 6
Horombo → Marangu Gate → Moshi
Final descent through moorland and forest to Marangu Gate. Transfer to Moshi for celebration.
Activities: Descent, transfer
Stay: —
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Altitude: 3,720 → 1,870 m
✓ Included
- Kilimanjaro park fees
- IFMGA mountain guide
- Assistant guide + porters
- Cook and full board meals
- Hut accommodation
- Rescue fees
✗ Not included
- Sleeping bag
- Personal hiking gear
- Tips for crew ($180–240)
- Pre/post hotel in Moshi
- Travel insurance with altitude cover
🎒 What to bring
- 4-season sleeping bag
- Insulated jacket
- Waterproof shell
- Hiking boots
- Headlamp
- Trekking poles
- Sun protection