MountainMt. Kilimanjaro
RouteMarangu Route

5 Days Adventure Kilimanjaro Trekking via Marangu Route

Marangu Route, the "Coca Cola" or "tourist" route, is the easiest and shortest path to Kilimanjaro's summit. Comfortable sleeping huts with solar lights and beds are available at every camp. It's usually a 5-day trek, extendable to 6 for better acclimatization or a trek to Mawenzi peak

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Trek from Marangu Gate (1,800m) to Mandara Hut (2,743m)

📍 Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut
Day 1 - Trek from Marangu Gate (1,800m) to Mandara Hut (2,743m)
The 4-hour drive from Arusha leads to the gate, where guides, cooks, and porters await. Register at the gate before entering the Kilimanjaro rainforest. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Kisambioni, halfway through the trek. After lunch, continue through the rainforest to Mandara Hut. Rest or take a short walk to Maundi Crater for breathtaking views of Taveta and Mawenzi Peak. An incredible start to your Kilimanjaro adventure.
🏨 Accommodation: Mandara Hut
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 2: Trek Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

📍 Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut
Day 2 - Trek Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Mandara Hut (2,743m) to Horombo Hut (3,720m). Leave the forests behind and venture into Kilimanjaro's moorland, a rocky landscape with desert-like plants. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Kambi ya Taabu and continue towards Horombo Hut. If the weather is clear, marvel at the stunning views of Mawenzi and Kibo peak

Trek from Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Kibo Hut (4,750m).
Trek through the moorland and alpine desert of Kilimanjaro's upper altitudes. After about an hour, reach Maua River, a small mountain stream. The terrain flattens and vegetation decreases. Enjoy lunch at Middle Red Hill before continuing uphill through Kilimanjaro's Saddle for two more hours. Though the environment appears bleak, the views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks are stunning. Arrive at Kibo Hut around 3pm to rest and prepare for your midnight trek to the summit
🏨 Accommodation: Horombo Hut
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 3: Trek from Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Kibo Hut (4,750m).

📍 Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut
Day 3 - Trek from Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Kibo Hut (4,750m).
Trek through the moorland and alpine desert of Kilimanjaro's upper altitudes. After about an hour, reach Maua River, a small mountain stream. The terrain flattens and vegetation decreases. Enjoy lunch at Middle Red Hill before continuing uphill through Kilimanjaro's Saddle for two more hours. Though the environment appears bleak, the views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks are stunning. Arrive at Kibo Hut around 3pm to rest and prepare for your midnight trek to the summit
🏨 Accommodation: Kibo Hut
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 4: Trek Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut

📍 Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut
Day 4 - Trek Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut
Early morning, start steep ascent to Kilimanjaro's summit: Gilman's Point on crater rim. Continue to Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point. Descend to Kibo for lunch and rest. Proceed to Horombo encampment. Use headlamps in the dark. Layer up for cold. 6-8 hours ascent, 15km descent. Alpine Desert habitat. Meals: BLD
🏨 Accommodation: Horombo Hut
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 5: Trek Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to moshi

📍 Horombo Hut To Mandara Hut To Marangu Gate
Day 5 - Trek Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to moshi
Descend from Horombo Hut through moorland to Marangu gate after breakfast at the Marangu gate will receive certificate for summit and you remind to provide tips all crew which help you during trekking mount Kilimanjaro and after finish say good bye and you driver take you back at you hotel in moshi
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Drinking water