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The Marangu Route is one of the most popular trails to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Known as the “Coca-Cola Route,” it is the only route that offers overnight stays in mountain huts with solar lighting and comfortable beds. Over 6 days, you’ll ascend through lush rainforest, alpine meadows, and a lunar-like landscape to reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895m.
This route is ideal for trekkers looking for a less rugged experience while still enjoying the adventure of Africa’s highest mountain.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our driver will meet you with a signboard bearing your name. Transfer to Moshi town for your overnight stay. In the evening, meet your mountain guide for a detailed trek briefing and gear check.
Overnight: Flamingo Lodge or similar.
After breakfast, transfer to Marangu Gate for registration and briefing. Begin trekking through dense rainforest, where you may spot black-and-white colobus monkeys. After 3–4 hours of hiking, arrive at Mandara Hut for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Mandara Hut.
Hiking time: 3–4 hours.
Depart Mandara Hut after breakfast and ascend through heath and moorland, passing giant lobelias and groundsels. Enjoy stunning views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Reach Horombo Hut in 5–6 hours.
Overnight: Horombo Hut.
Hiking time: 5–6 hours.
Today’s trek crosses the alpine desert zone, passing the “Last Water Point” before the barren saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon to rest and prepare for the midnight summit push.
Overnight: Kibo Hut.
Hiking time: 5–6 hours.
At midnight, begin the ascent to the summit, trekking slowly up steep switchbacks to Gilman’s Point (5,681m) on the crater rim. Continue for 1–2 hours to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating and taking photos, descend to Kibo Hut for a warm meal and rest. Continue down to Horombo Hut for overnight.
Overnight: Horombo Hut.
Hiking time: 6–8 hours up, 6–8 hours down.
Descend through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate. Receive your summit certificates and bid farewell to your mountain crew. Transfer back to Moshi for a well-deserved rest.
Overnight: Flamingo Lodge or similar.
Hiking time: 5–6 hours.
Kilimanjaro trek as per itinerary.
Professional English, French, or German-speaking guide.
Mountain crew (guide, cook, porters).
Accommodation in Moshi and mountain huts.
All meals during the trek.
National Park fees and permits.
Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro Airport and trailheads.
Visa fees.
Sleeping bags (available for hire).
International and domestic flights.
Alcoholic and soft drinks.
Travel insurance.
Tips for guides and porters.
Personal expenses and souvenirs.
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