Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

The Marangu Route, also known as the Coca-Cola Route, is the most popular route of Kilimanjaro. The trail network and the accommodations are basic; wind-protected mountain huts accent the trail. Nevertheless, the route is challenging and is not to be underestimated. There is an easy hike uphill through rain forest with a spectacular view of the snow-covered peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. The trail crosses through an alpine desert to the Kibo Saddle.

Highlights on your Kilimanjaro Tour

• also known as Coca-Cola route
• the only route with overnight in huts
• up and down you walk the same path
• well-maintained trails
• heavily frequented during the months of Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug and Sep
• sale of drinks in the huts
• duration of normal Route is 5 days, it is recommended to schedule 6 days
• 69 km

Itinerary and Highlights of Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

Day 1 Kilimanjaro Marangu Route – Moshi

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and our driver will bring you to your Hotel in Moshi.

Day 2 Kilimanjaro Tour – Marangu Route – Park Gate Marangu 1840m – Mandara Hut 2720m

From Moshi, you travel about an hour to the Marangu Gate. After the luggage is stowed away, the ascent beings in the late morning. The trail runs through the rain forest belt that surrounds Kiliminjaro. After approximately three hours, you arrive at the Mandara Hut. There is an option to hike to the Moundi Crater, which is situated close to camp. There is an overnight stay in the mountain huts. Occasionally, based on the size of the group, there is more than one person to a room. Duration: 3-4h Distance: 7km

Day 3 Kilimanjaro Tour – Marangu Route – Mandara Hut 2720m – Horombo Hut 3725m

Through the rainforest, you continue your ascent. The trail continues through increasingly sparse trees and bushes into moorlands. Eventually, the trail winds itself through high grass and a view of Kibo appears. After four to five hours of hiking, you arrive at the Horombo Hut in the afternoon.
Duration: 5-6h Distance: 11km

Day 4 Kilimanjaro Tour – Marangu Route -Horombo Hut 3725m – Kibo Hut 4703m

The landscape changes into a volcanic desert. The Glaciers of Kibo are placed in front of you and behind you, the jarring rocks of the Mawenzi. At about 4300 meters, you pass the last water source and make your way across the desert that is scattered with lava stone. After five to six hours, you arrive at the Kibo-hut where you will rest for the night.
Duration: 5-6h Distance:12km

Day 5 Kilimanjaro Tour – Marangu Route – Summit Day!
Kibo Hut 4703m – Uhuru Peak 5895m – Horombo Hut 3725m

Today is the crucial day! Around midnight you break for the summit. After two hours of hiking in the dark, you arrive at the Hans Meyer cave. The route is very steep and scattered with volcanic ashes and lava rock. Shortly before daybreak you make it to Gilman’s Point (5715m). ). In the east, the sky begins to illuminate until finally the top of the red sun becomes visible. Sunbeams unveil the volcanic landscape: the sun streams illuminate the edge of crater, continue to outline the Ratzel glacier, and highlight the Uhuru Peak (5895m) until finally there is a full view of the highest mountain of Africa: Kilimanjaro. Over the lava fields, you descent to the Horombo hut for an overnight stay.
Duration: 12-14h Distance: 21km

Day 6 Kilimanjaro Tour – Marangu Route – Horombo Hut 3725m – Marangu Park Gate 1840m – Moshi 900m

It takes a leisurely walk of five to six hours to arrive at the park gate from the Horombo hut. Have a look back to Kibo, while going down and greeting just arrived mountaineers. From the gate you are returned to Moshi.
Duration: 5-6h Distance: 18km

Day 7 Departure Day

Depending on the time of departure, after breakfast our driver guide will drop you off at the airport or you can start another travel package. Also there are several day tours offered from Moshi (Coffee Tour, Biking Tour in the Sugar Plantations, Lake Challa Tour -please book in advance)

Travelcode Q107804

There are 4 more Routes to the Top of Kilimanjaro

  • Machame Route

    is the most popular Route on Kilimanjaro because of the wonderful Landscape and perfect profile in terms of acclimatization

  • Umbwe Route

    is only for super fit mountaineers with altitude experience do the steep and sophisticated climb.

  • Rongai Route

    is also called the Desert Route do the dry environment. Still hiking over the Kibo Saddle is one of the most beautiful pars at Mount Kilimanjaro

  • Lemosho Route

    is undouble our favorite Route on Mt. Kilimanjaro do it has the most naturally path to the peak. It also provides a perfect profile for acclimatization with the perfect climb duration to summit.