7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb via the Marangu Route
Tour Overview
The Marangu Route, known as the 'Coca-Cola Route,' is the only Kilimanjaro route that offers accommodation in mountain huts. This 7-day itinerary includes an acclimatization day, increasing your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa.
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Attend a climb briefing and equipment check with your mountain guide.
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 2: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate for registration. Begin your trek through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut.
- Distance: 8 km
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Accommodation: Hut
Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Leave the rainforest behind and trek through moorland with stunning views of Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks.
- Distance: 12 km
- Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Hut
Day 4: Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut
Spend the day acclimatizing. Take a short hike toward Zebra Rocks before returning to Horombo Hut for rest.
Accommodation: Hut
Day 5: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Continue through the alpine desert landscape to Kibo Hut, the base camp for your summit attempt.
- Distance: 10 km
- Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Hut
Day 6: Summit Day - Uhuru Peak & Descend to Horombo Hut
Begin your summit attempt around midnight. Reach Gilman's Point, Stella Point, and finally Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). After celebrating your achievement, descend to Horombo Hut.
- Hiking Time: 10-14 hours
Accommodation: Hut
Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate & Departure
Descend through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate. Receive your summit certificate and transfer to Moshi or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Distance: 20 km
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Accommodation: End of Trek
