Kilimanjaro Marangu Trekking Package

Experience the classic “Coca-Cola” route on Mount Kilimanjaro with our Kilimanjaro Marangu Trekking package. Known for its well-established and gradual slope, the Marangu route is favored for its ease and unique dormitory-style sleeping huts, making it the only route on the mountain with such accommodations.

While the minimum duration for this trek is five days, we recommend an additional acclimatization day to increase your chances of reaching the summit.

Despite being the least scenic due to the ascent and descent on the same path, Marangu is ideal during the rainy season when the hut accommodations are preferred.

Arrival in Tanzania

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be picked up and transferred to a hotel in Moshi town. There, you will meet your mountain guide for a briefing and an equipment check to ensure you have all necessary gear. Any missing items can be hired on this day or the following morning.

Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi, bed and breakfast included.

Day 1: Moshi – Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut

After breakfast, meet your guide for a briefing before departing Arusha town for Marangu Gate. Begin your Kilimanjaro trek through lush rainforests, hiking for 4-5 hours to reach Mandara Hut (2,750m).

Distance: 8.3 km / 5.2 miles
Time Taken: Approx. 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast included

Day 2: Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut

Continue your trek after breakfast, leaving the rainforest glades behind and entering open moorland. Hike for 5-6 hours to reach Horombo Hut (3,820m).

Distance: 12.5 km / 7.8 miles
Time Taken: Approx. 9 hours
Meals: Breakfast included

Optional Day: Acclimatization Trek to Zebra Rocks

This day is reserved for acclimatization, significantly increasing your chances of summit success. After a relaxing breakfast, enjoy a 4-hour trek to Zebra Rocks (4,020m), named for their distinctive black and white stripes. Return to Horombo Hut for lunch and spend the afternoon resting.

Distance: 5 km / 3.1 miles
Time Taken: Approx. 4 hours
Meals: Included

Day 3: Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut

Begin your day well-rested, trekking past the last water point and into the Kibo saddle, a broad desert area between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Reach Kibo Hut (4,720m) in 5-6 hours.

Distance: 9.5 km / 5.9 miles
Time Taken: Approx. 7 hours
Meals: Included

Day 4: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut

Wake up at midnight for the summit attempt. After a light refreshment, start the steep ascent to Gillman’s Point (5,700m). Continue for 1-2 hours to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m) at sunrise. Celebrate your achievement with photos before descending to Horombo Hut (3,820m) for the night.

Distance: 22 km / 13.7 miles
Time Taken: Approx. 12-15 hours
Meals: Included

Day 5: Marangu Gate – Transfer to Moshi or Arusha

The final stage takes you through heath and moor zones to Mandara Hut (2,700m) for a warm lunch. Continue through the tropical rainforest to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1,860m). After bidding farewell to your guides, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi for a warm shower and celebration.

Distance: 20.8 km / 12.9 miles
Time Taken: Approx. 8 hours
Meals: Included