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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* |
INCLUDED
Park fees
Pickup and transfer airport
Private cook speaking fluently English
Chairs and tables for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Rescue fee (up to 11.483 feet above sea level by car)
Porters who carry your luggage
Private guide speaking fluently English
High quality tents (including dinner-tent)
EXCLUDED
International flights and visas
Accommodation on day of arrival and departure
Travel insurance
Itinerary
Exploring all that Tanzania has to offer is a dream for many. From epic Tanzania safari adventures spotting Africa’s Big Five, to climbing Kilimanjaro or relaxing on the paradise beaches of Zanzibar: Tanzania has it all. Good news: Tanzania Specialist can build a custom made itinerary that suits all your wishes.
Our most popular itineraries can help you find some inspiration. Most of our clients love to end their exciting safari with a few days of relaxation on one of Zanzibar’s most stunning beaches. Would you like that as well?
Whether you choose one of our popular Tanzania itineraries or prefer to customize your journey, we are here to assist you. Come aboard and get ready to explore Tanzania at your own pace, exactly the way you like it!
Our most popular itineraries can help you find some inspiration. Most of our clients love to end their exciting safari with a few days of relaxation on one of Zanzibar’s most stunning beaches. Would you like that as well?
Whether you choose one of our popular Tanzania itineraries or prefer to customize your journey, we are here to assist you. Come aboard and get ready to explore Tanzania at your own pace, exactly the way you like it!
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your climb
When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport our Tanzania Specialist guide is there waiting for you. He then drops you off at your hotel, where you can relax from your flight.
Preparation for your climb: You meet your guide before the start of your climb, where he briefs you and offers advice on what to wear, what to pack, and other important tips to make your climb as comfortable as possible.
Preparation for your climb: You meet your guide before the start of your climb, where he briefs you and offers advice on what to wear, what to pack, and other important tips to make your climb as comfortable as possible.
Day 2: Marangu Route (1/5) | Marangu Gate (1,860 m/6,102 ft) - Mandara Huts (2,720 m/8,923 ft)
The first morning, your guide takes you from the hotel to Marangu Gate. The first part leads you through coffee and banana plantations and then you cross some untouched rainforest. After a seven-hour hike, you reach the Mandara huts. In the afternoon you have the option to go to the Maundi crater, a volcanic crater near the Mandara Huts or you can just rest and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. As this is your first day at this altitude, remember to drink plenty of water!
Day 3: Marangu Route (2/5) | Mandara Huts (2,720 m/8,923 ft) - Horombo Huts (3,720 m/12,204 ft)
From Mandara Huts, the landscape slowly changes from cloud forests to grass plains with some heather and other vegetation. The higher you go, the less vegetation can be seen and the more it starts to look like a lunar landscape. The air is also becoimng thinner now. A few hours after lunch you can make an acclimatization hike with an ascent of 200 meters and then return to Horombo Huts for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Marangu Route (3/5) | Horombo Huts (3,720 m/12,204 ft) - Kibo Huts Camp (4,720 m/15,485 ft)
Today your hike leads through a kind of Alpine desert to a point between the two famous mountain peaks Kibo and Mawenzi. The hike is heavy and takes you through open landscapes with less shelter. You arrive at Kibo camp for lunch, after which you can relax in preparation for the big day ahead!
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)
In the middle of the night, you start your ascent to Uhuru Peak, with your flashlight. The biggest challenge lies in the first part of this climb until you reach Gilman's Point. From here, Uhuru Peak is not far and is relatively easy to reach. Once at the summit, enjoy a beautiful sunrise, which is quite impressive at this height! After celebrating this achievement at the top, your descent begins through the Kibo Huts Camp down to the Horombo huts for dinner and overnight. In total, you are on your feet for about twelve hours today, so prepare yourself for a hard but rewarding day!
Day 6: Marangu Route (5/5) | Horombo Huts (3,720 m/12,204 ft) - Marangu Gate (1,860 m/6,102 ft) - hotel
On this final day on the mountain, you descend to Marangu gate, the exit of Kilimanjaro National Park. This is a wonderful five to six-hour walk through the beautiful forests of Kilimanjaro. Your guide then takes you to your hotel, where you get a well-deserved rest.
Day 7 - 8: Flight home from Kilimanjaro International Airport after the climb
Sadly, this is the end of your holiday and the time to go home has arrived. Enjoy your last hours in Tanzania before our driver comes to pick you up and takes you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home. Still longing for more? It's also possible to add a few days of safari or a beach holiday to your Kilimanjaro adventure!