Conquer Kilimanjaro’s Uhuru Peak via the easygoing Marangu Route. Enjoy gentle slopes, cozy huts, and refreshing Coca-Cola. Perfect for a 5 or 6-day adventure.
Conquer Kilimanjaro’s Uhuru Peak via the easygoing Marangu Route. Enjoy gentle slopes, cozy huts, and refreshing Coca-Cola. Perfect for a 5 or 6-day adventure.
Hotel to Mandara Hut
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route - Following breakfast and a briefing, the journey begins with a drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (approximately 1 hour). After registration, the climb commences. The trek leads through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A detour to Maundi Crater offers a wonderful opportunity to…
Hotel to Mandara Hut
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route - Following breakfast and a briefing, the journey begins with a drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (approximately 1 hour). After registration, the climb commences. The trek leads through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A detour to Maundi Crater offers a wonderful opportunity to view the surroundings, including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, keep an eye out for towering Eucalyptus trees, diverse bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Departure from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Horombo Huts - Departing the rainforest glades, the path ascends through open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. The views of Mawenzi and the Kibo summit are breathtaking. Look out for giant lobelias and groundsels. The effects of the altitude may start to be felt.
Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Habitat: Heathland
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut to Moshi
Moshi - After breakfast, a gradual descent leads through moorland to the Mandara Hut. The descent continues through a lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, conditions can be wet and muddy, so gaiters and trekking poles are recommended. Shorts and t-shirts should suffice, but keep rain gear and warmer clothing accessible.
A vehicle will be ready at the Marangu gate to transport you back to your hotel in Moshi (approximately 1 hour).
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Habitat: Forest
- Private transportation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Parking fees
- Private transportation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Parking fees
- Bicycle use
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Segway use
- Alcohol
- Bicycle use
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Segway use
- Alcohol
The Marangu route is the easiest path to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro due to its gentle slopes, though an optional acclimatization day can extend the journey to six days. Often referred to as the Coca-Cola Route for its simplicity, it is the only route on the mountain that provides accommodation in sleeping huts and offers beverages like Coca-Cola along the way.
The Marangu route is the easiest path to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro due to its gentle slopes, though an optional acclimatization day can extend the journey to six days. Often referred to as the Coca-Cola Route for its simplicity, it is the only route on the mountain that provides accommodation in sleeping huts and offers beverages like Coca-Cola along the way.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
