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6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb – Marangu Route

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6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb – Marangu Route

From

$1,580

per person

Per person, sharing, hut accommodation. From $1,580 for groups of 5+, $1,690 for 1–4 climbers.

Marangu — the 'Coca-Cola Route' — is the only path on Kilimanjaro with comfortable hut accommodation and the most affordable way to attempt the summit. This 6-day version adds an extra acclimatization day at Horombo, raising your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak on the gentlest gradients of any route.

Best months to climb: Jan · Feb · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Route profile

6 days · 72 km

Day 1 · Mandara Hut2,720 m
  1. 1

    Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

    Register at Marangu Gate (1,860 m) and trek through lush, wide-trailed rainforest alive with birds and primates. Reach Mandara Hut and, with time to spare, walk to nearby Maundi Crater for views of Mawenzi Peak.

    2,720 m8 km

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Mandara Hut (dormitory huts)

  2. 2

    Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

    The forest gives way to open moorland of giant lobelias and groundsels as the air thins. Horombo Hut sits on a ridge with sweeping views of both Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

    3,720 m12 km

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Horombo Hut (dormitory huts)

  3. 3

    Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut

    A dedicated acclimatization day. After breakfast, take a short hike to Zebra Rocks (about 4,000 m) to help your body adjust, then return to Horombo to rest — the single best thing you can do for your summit chances.

    3,720 m

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Horombo Hut (dormitory huts)

  4. 4

    Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

    Ascend across 'The Saddle', a vast desert-like plateau between Mawenzi and Kibo. Arrive at Kibo Hut, eat an early dinner and rest — the summit push begins around midnight.

    4,700 m10 km

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Kibo Hut (dormitory huts)

  5. 5

    Summit Day — Uhuru Peak, descend to Horombo

    Set off just after midnight for the steep, thin-aired climb to Gilman's Point (5,685 m) on the crater rim, then on to Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m, for sunrise. Descend to Kibo for a brief rest, then continue down to Horombo Hut.

    5,895 m22 km

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Horombo Hut (dormitory huts)

  6. 6

    Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate, return to Moshi

    A final descent through the rainforest to Marangu Gate, where you receive your summit certificate. Transfer back to your Moshi hotel for a farewell lunch and a well-earned rest.

    1,860 m20 km

    Breakfast, lunch · —

What's included

  • ✓All Kilimanjaro National Park fees: conservation, camping, crew, rescue and vehicle fees
  • ✓Licensed English-speaking mountain guide(s), porters and cook
  • ✓One night's 3–4★ hotel accommodation before the climb, sharing basis
  • ✓Hut accommodation on the mountain with mattresses
  • ✓All meals on the mountain plus drinking water, tea, coffee and hot chocolate
  • ✓Airport transfers, summit certificate, oxygen cylinders and oximeters
  • ✓GPS-tracking service, complete medical kits and free helicopter rescue coordination

Not included

  • ✕International flights and Tanzania visa ($50 on arrival)
  • ✕Travel insurance (required — must cover trekking to 6,000 m)
  • ✕Tips for the mountain crew (budget $250–350 per climber)
  • ✕Lunch and dinner at the hotel before and after the climb
  • ✕Optional portable toilet ($270 for the trip) and personal trekking gear
  • ✕Alcoholic and other personal-nature expenses

Frequently Asked Questions

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It's the oldest and most established route, historically where soft drinks were sold at the huts. It's the only Kilimanjaro route where you sleep in dormitory huts rather than tents.

Yes for summit success. The 6-day version adds an acclimatization day at Horombo Hut, which gives your body an extra day to adjust to altitude and meaningfully improves your chances of reaching the summit.

Shared dormitory-style huts with mattresses and pillows at Mandara, Horombo and Kibo. It's more comfortable and weatherproof than camping, which makes Marangu a good choice in shoulder seasons.

The dry seasons — January to early March and June to October. Because you sleep in huts, Marangu copes better with occasional wet weather than the tented routes.

Read before you go

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