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8-DAY TRIP: CLIMBING
KILIMANJARO VIA THE 5-DAY
MARANGU ROUTE WITH HUTS
From $1767 USD* / Park fees / 8 days
*Price p.p. incl. transfers, accommodation,
food, drinks, guides and park fees. Excl.
International flight (based on six persons)
Climbing Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route: Overview
- Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your climb
- Day 2: Marangu Route (1/5) | Marangu Gate (1,860 m/6,102 ft) – Mandara Huts (2,720 m/8,923 ft)
- Day 3: Marangu Route (2/5) | Mandara Huts (2,720 m/8,923 ft) – Horombo Huts (3,720 m/12,204 ft)
- Day 4: Marangu Route (3/5) | Horombo Huts (3,720 m/12,204 ft) – Kibo Huts Camp (4,720 m/15,485 ft)
- Day 5: Marangu Route (4/5) | Kibo Huts (4,720 m/15,485 ft) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) – Horombo Huts (3,720 m/12,204 ft)
- Day 6: Marangu Route (5/5) | Horombo Huts (3,720 m/12,204 ft) – Marangu Gate (1,860 m/6,102 ft) – hotel
- Day 7 – 8: Flight home from Kilimanjaro International Airport after the climb
8-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via the 5-Day Marangu Route – Hut Accommodation Guide
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the 5-day Marangu Route is one of the most popular ways to summit Africa’s highest peak. This 8-day itinerary provides a mix of adventure and acclimatization, allowing climbers to enjoy scenic landscapes, experience diverse ecosystems, and rest comfortably in mountain huts along the route.
Why Choose the Marangu Route for Kilimanjaro
The Marangu Route is often called the “Coca-Cola Route” because of its popularity and relatively gradual slopes. It is the only route with hut accommodations, which makes it appealing for climbers who prefer not to camp. The route offers:
- Moderate daily hiking distances suitable for beginners
- Comfortable hut accommodations with meals provided
- Stunning views of rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and the summit crater
Trip Prices:
Low season (April 1st – May 19th)
| 2 People | 4 People | 6 People + |
| $2.091,00 USD* | $1.772,00 USD* | $1.767,00 USD* |
Mid season (the rest of the year)
| 2 People | 4 People | 6 People + |
$2.162,00 USD* | $1.832,00 USD* | $1.826,00 USD* |
High season (July + August + 20 Dec + 10 Jan)
| 2 People | 4 People | 6 People + |
$2.251,00 USD* | $1.907,00 USD* | $1.901,00 USD* |