5-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek via Marangu Route with Uhuru Peak

5 Days Round trip from Moshi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike through the rainforest to reach Mandara Hut
  • 02 Walk through the alpine meadow on the way to Horombo Hut
  • 03 Night trek to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro
  • 04 Stay in mountain huts with solar lights and comfortable beds along the route

Conquer the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu route, known as the "Coca Cola" or "tourist" route and considered the easiest path up the mountain. This trek is popular with climbers because it offers hut accommodation at each overnight stop, with solar lights and comfortable beds. Hike through rainforest and alpine landscapes before a night ascent to Uhuru Peak, then descend back to the starting point.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Moshi to Marangu Gate and Mandara Hut

  • After breakfast, accompany the driver and head from Moshi to Marangu Gate.

  • Upon arrival, register your name, nationality, age, passport details, and any other required information.

  • Meet the guide, cook, and porters, and get ready to commence the trek.

  • Begin hiking to the first stop at Mandara Hut. Walk through the rainforest and look out for towering eucalyptus trees, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys.

  • A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the nearby area, including Northern Tanzania and Kenya.

  • Have lunch on the way. Arrive at Mandara Hut for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

  • After breakfast, head to Horombo Hut.

  • About half an hour after leaving Mandara Hut, emerge from the rainforest into an alpine meadow.

  • Enjoy a packed lunch.

  • Upon arrival at Horombo Hut, have dinner and stay overnight.

3
Day 03

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

  • After breakfast, continue climbing to Kibo Hut (4,730 m), which is at the foot of Kibo Peak.

  • Upon arrival at Kibo Hut, relax, have dinner, and spend the night at the camp.

4
Day 04

Night Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Horombo Hut

  • Around 1:00 am, start hiking to Uhuru Point, the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. This takes about 3 to 4 hours.

  • After successfully reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) in the morning, see the sunrise and spend some time at the summit.

  • After a while, descend to Kibo Hut to relax and have breakfast before heading to Horombo Hut for lunch and an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Descent to Marangu Gate and Return to Moshi

  • Descend to Marangu Gate. Upon arrival, receive a certificate for completing the climb.

  • Return to the vehicle area and transfer to the hotel in Moshi.

End of tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Moshi 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park entrance fees

  • Accommodation in huts

  • Rescue fees

  • Crew entrance fees

  • Food: 3 meals for vegetarians and non-vegetarians

  • Cook and utensils

  • Guide and porters

  • Park gate transfer from Moshi to the entrance gate

  • Driver and fuel

  • Temporary emergency rescue

  • Salary of the entire crew

What's Not Included

  • Sleeping bags

  • Tips

  • Hiking equipment and gear

  • Personal expenditures

  • Liability insurance

  • Anything not mentioned above

Know before you go

  • Balaclava
  • Snow goggles or ski sunglasses

  • Scarf

  • Warm trousers

  • Sweaters

  • Enough pairs of warm socks

  • Thermal underwear

  • Waterproof layers

  • Sun hat

  • Comfortable mountain boots

  • Sunscreen

  • First aid kit

  • Knapsack

  • Warm sleeping bag

  • Tents and mattresses for camping

  • Warm jackets

  • Walking poles

  • A pair of gloves

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Moshi, Tanzania
Tour start
Moshi, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Moshi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,250.00 — $1,700.00
Double Sharing $1,250.00 — $1,400.00

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