5 Days Kili Climb Via Marangu Route
5 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route
The kilimanjaro climb marangu route is one of the most popular ways to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Known as the Coca-Cola Route, it is considered the easiest path due to its gradual slope and well-defined trail. The route is also the oldest and most established trekking path on the mountain.
Unlike other routes where climbers sleep in tents, the kilimanjaro climb marangu experience includes comfortable dormitory huts with bunk beds, mattresses, and pillows. However, climbers still need to bring their own sleeping bags.
This route offers breathtaking scenery, including lush rainforest, moorland landscapes, and spectacular alpine views as you ascend Africa’s highest mountain.
The kilimanjaro climb marangu route is ideal for trekkers looking for a shorter itinerary and more comfortable accommodation during their adventure.
Tour Highlights
Classic kilimanjaro climb marangu route, known as the Coca-Cola Route
5-day trekking itinerary to Uhuru Peak (5,895m)
Comfortable hut accommodation with bunk beds and mattresses
Gradual slopes making the kilimanjaro climb marangu suitable for many trekkers
Scenic rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert landscapes
Professional mountain guides, porters, and full trekking support
Day 1: Arusha – Marangu Gate (1860m) – Mandara Hut (2715m) 4-5Hrs:
After a drive from Moshi/Arusha we will stop at Marangu gate for registration before commencing with the hike. As we hike on the scenic trail through the rain forest where we will see some of the animals available in Kilimanjaro. We will spend the night at Mandara huts (solar powered, wooden frame huts) which can accommodate 6-8 people each with proper western style bathrooms behind the main hut.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodati
Day 2: Mandara Hut (2715m) – Horombo Hut (3705m) 6-7Hrs
After a short walk through the rain forest from Mandara hut, past Maundi crater, we’ll encounter the moorland where we’ll be able to see Kilimanjaro’s spectacular flora the giant lobelia and the giant groundsel. If interested we can take a short detour up the rim of the Maundi crater where we’ll have an impressive view of Kibo. Later on we will reach Horombo hut where we’ll spend the night.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Horombo Huton: Mandara Hut
Day 3: Horombo Hut (3705m) – Kibo Hut (4730m) 5-6 hrs
Today as we proceed with our climb we will Pick between the two routes available to us, an Upper Route (right hand fork) and a Lower Route (left hand fork), the upper route seemingly familiar from our previous day acclimatization hike, we will continue with our hike towards the “saddle” (the area between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks). Between the upper and the lower routes, the lower route is the easiest and takes the shortest time.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Day 4: Kibo Hut (4700m) – summit (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3705m) 12-15Hrs
As it is with all final stops to the summit on all routes, hiking will start at around midnight.The tough climb on a rocky trail will take you past Hans Meyer Cave (5150m) past Gillman’s Point (5681m) located on the crater rim and up a mentally and physically challenging steep stony scree, to a snowy section that will bring us all the way to Uhuru (5895m) peak, Africa’s highest point. After feeling much joy and relief because of a successful summit, celebrating, take pictures and ticking your bucket list, you will start on a six-hour decent through Kibo hut to Horombo Hut where you’ll camp for the final day in the mountain.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Day 5: Horombo hut (3705m) – Marangu Gate (1645m) – Arusha 5-6Hrs
The final day of the hike down will take 6hrs taking us all the way back to the park’s gate. Check out will follow along with receiving our Kilimanjaro climbing certificates as well as saying our goodbyes to the mountain crew.
Please note; Green certificates will be given to climbers who’ve reached Gillman’s point (5685m) while Gold certificate will be given to those who’ve reached Uhuru peak (5895m)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Green mountain hotel