DAY 1•Mandara Hut
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
NIGHT STAYMandara Hut
ELEVATION2,720 m / 8,924 ft
DISTANCE8 km
HIKING TIME4-5 hrs
Forest climb from the eastern gate to Mandara Hut on a clear graded trail.
Mount Kilimanjaro · Marangu Route
6 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Six-day Kilimanjaro ascent on the Marangu Route using Mandara, Horombo and Kibo huts, including an acclimatization day from Horombo before the summit attempt to Uhuru Peak.
DURATION6 Days / 5 Nights
SUMMIT ALTITUDE5,895 m / 19,341 ft
MAX GROUP12 Climbers
DIFFICULTYModerate
MIN AGE12+
Trek Overview
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route.
Six-day Kilimanjaro ascent on the Marangu Route using Mandara, Horombo and Kibo huts, including an acclimatization day from Horombo before the summit attempt to Uhuru Peak.
Commonly known as the "Coca-Cola" route, Marangu is the only route on Mount Kilimanjaro that provides comfortable A-frame wooden sleeping huts with solar-powered lighting and bunk beds rather than wilderness tents. Adding an essential acclimatization day at Horombo Hut dramatically increases your summit success rate while allowing you to explore the dramatic Zebra Rocks and Mawenzi Ridge.
Trek Highlights
Hut-based climb
Mandara forest section
Mawenzi Saddle crossing
Acclimatization at Horombo
Uhuru Peak summit push
Mountain Schedule
6 Days on MountainDay-by-Day Itinerary
DAY 2•Horombo Hut
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
NIGHT STAYHorombo Hut
ELEVATION3,720 m / 12,205 ft
DISTANCE12 km
HIKING TIME6-8 hrs
Leave rainforest for open moorland with views toward Mawenzi.
DAY 3•Horombo Hut
Horombo Acclimatization Hike
NIGHT STAYHorombo Hut
ELEVATION4,020 - 3,720 m / 13,189 - 12,205 ft
DISTANCE5 km
HIKING TIME3-4 hrs
Short acclimatization climb toward Zebra Rocks, then return to Horombo for a second night.
DAY 4•Kibo Hut
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
NIGHT STAYKibo Hut
ELEVATION4,700 m / 15,420 ft
DISTANCE10 km
HIKING TIME6-8 hrs
Cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo on a steady alpine traverse.
DAY 5•Horombo Hut
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
NIGHT STAYHorombo Hut
ELEVATION5,895 - 3,720 m / 19,341 - 12,205 ft
DISTANCE22 km
HIKING TIME11-15 hrs
Night ascent via Gilmans Point to Uhuru Peak, then descend back to Horombo Hut.
DAY 6•Marangu Gate
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
NIGHT STAYMarangu Gate
ELEVATION1,860 m / 6,102 ft
DISTANCE20 km
HIKING TIME5-7 hrs
Long descent through moorland and rainforest to the exit gate.
Expedition Details
What's Included
INCLUDED
- •Kilimanjaro park fees
- •Hut accommodation on the mountain
- •Rescue fees
- •Certified mountain guides
- •All meals on the mountain
- •Airport transfers in Moshi area
- •Pulse oximeter checks
- •Crew wages and mountain logistics
NOT INCLUDED
- •International flights
- •Tanzania visa
- •Travel insurance with high-altitude cover
- •Personal gear
- •Sleeping bag rental
- •Tips for guides and porters
- •Hotel before and after climb
Gear Checklist
What to Bring
Warm four-season sleeping bag
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Insulated summit layers
Hiking boots
Trekking poles
Headlamp
Reusable water bottles
Preparation
Fitness Requirements
Comfortable hiking 5 to 8 hours daily and capable of a long summit night from Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and back to Horombo.
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