Marangu Route is often called the Coca Cola Route or the Tourist Route, and is both the least difficult and the shortest way to reach Uhuru Peak. It is also the oldest of the routes. 70% of all climbers choose to take this route, as it mostly consists of easy hiking. While this is the ‘easiest’ route, it also has a high failure rate due to poor preparation. If you take the route seriously and prepare adequately, you’ll be fine. Marangu Route climbing is not considered as scenic as other routes, but it has the benefit of boasting hut accommodation along the route – which makes it a good choice in the rainy season. You can choose to complete this route in either 6days or 5days.
Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your hotel in Moshi (any specified hotel) for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, transfer to Marangu Gate/Machame Gate to start climbing through fascinating rain forests up to the first hut Mandara at 9,000 feet (2,725 meters), after a climb of three to four hours. Meals and overnight at the hut.
After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine meadow. The altitude begins to change and slows down your pace while enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12 kilometers from Mandara Hut at 12,335 feet (3,780 meters) after about a five-hour walk. Meals and overnight at the hut.
After breakfast, resume the climb. The landscape becomes rugged and rocky and groundsels and lobelias appear. Climb to Kibo Hut at 15,520 feet (4,730 meters) in about a five to six-hour walk. Meals and overnight at the hut.
The beginning of the last ascent is made at about 3:00 a.m. in the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb the very steep part of the route to Gilman’s Point at 18,635 feet (5,680 meters) arriving in about five ours. Uhuru Peak is reached within an hour’s walk along the crater’s rim at 19,344 feet (5,895 meters). Start the descent to Horombo Hut for overnight.
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Depart for Moshi then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home.
- Arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport 1 DAY Transfer to Marangu Gate/Machame Gate
- 2 DAY Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12 kilometers from Mandara Hut at 12,335 feet (3,780 meters)
- 3 DAY Climb to Kibo Hut at 15,520 feet (4,730 meters)
- 4 DAY Horombo Hut for overnight.
- 5 DAY Return to Hotel
- 6 DAY Depart for Moshi then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- 7 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route Adventure
| Pax | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per person | $2600 | $2500 | $2250 | $2150 | $2100 | $1900 |
