The Marangu Route is also known as the "Coca Cola" or "tourist" route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every camp site with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow. There are 60 beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts and 120 beds at Horombo Hut. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts.

Day 1 Nairobi – Moshi ( Approx. 6 Hrs Drive)
8.00 a.m. Depart for Moshi aboard the shuttle bus, lunch enroute. Spend the afternoon organizing any gear you may require for the trek. Overnight at Springlands Hotel on bed and breakfast basis. Lunch and dinner on own arrangement.

Day 2 Moshi - Mandara Hut
Elevation :1700m to 2740m
Walking Time:4-5 hours
Distance: 7kms
Habitat: Montane Forest

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment located at 9000 ft / 2740 m. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colubus monkeys.

Day 3 Mandara hut – Horombo Hut
Elevation:2700m to 3700m
Distance:11 km
Walking time: 6-8 hours
Habitat:Heathland


After about 1 hour, you will leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You will start to feel the affects of the altitude. If you wish to extend you trek, here you can spend an extra day resting at Horombo or climbing the small peak of Mawenzi.

Day 4 Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut
Elevation:3700m to 4700m
Distance:10 km
Walking time: 6-8 hours
Habitat:Alpine Desert
Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into "moonscape". Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.

Day 5 Kibo Hut –Summit(Uhuru Peak 5895m) – Horombo Hut
Elevation:4700m to 5895m to 3700m
Distance: 4 km up / 14 km down
Walking time :10-15 hours
Habitat:Alpine Desert
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman's point located on the crater rim at 18640 ft / 5861 m (4-7 hours). Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa: 19340 ft / 5895 m (1-2 hours). Unbelievable views at every turn. Get your picture taken at the summit to show your friends. From here, we now descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment for dinner and a tired but happy overnight (1-2 hours).
This beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is, by far, the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. "Pole pole" and an optimistic attitude will get you there!

Day 6 Horombo Hut – Moshi
Elevation:3700m to 1700m
Distance:18km
Walking Time: 5-7 hours
After breakfast, A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2700m / 8858 ft), the first stopping place at the Marangu route. Continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1830 m / 6004 ft). At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
A vehicle will meet you at Marangu village to drive you back to the Springlands Hotel in Moshi. Dinner on own.

Day 7 Moshi – Nairobi
After breakfast depart for Nairobi on the morning Shuttle arriving in the evening. Drop off at place of choice.

NOTE : Flights to Kilimanjaro Airport can be arranged (return)


INCLUDED

Transport to & from the mountain ex Nairobi (Shuttle Bus)
Accommodation at Springlands Hotel BB (2nights)
Porters, Guide & Cooks Fee
Three meals a day whilst on the mountain
All hut & camping fees
All park entry fees
Certificate of achievement

NOT INCLUDED

Tipping to the guide & porters, cooks
Personal climbing gear - clothing’s & rucksack
Personal travel insurance
Beverages & mineral water
Items of personal nature.

MOUNTAIN GEAR CHECK-LIST

A Racksack For Your Equipments - To Be Carried By Porters
Sleeping Bag [Mountain Type], Day Pack – For Your Personal Items
Hiking, Climbing Boots ,Camp Shoes, Trainers Not Sandals
Socks. 2 Thin Polypro Type For Quick Drying, 4 Thick Wind Pants, Wind shirts
High Gaiters, Warm Pants [Fleece], Jacket Or Pullover, 1 Rain Parka
2 Underwears,1 Hiking Shirt, Long Sleeve, 1 Bandanna
1 Warm Hat, 1 Hiking Shorts, Pants ,Balaclava, Fleece Neck Warmer
Headlamp, Bulb, Batteries, First Aid Kit, Pocketknife ,Sunglasses, Snow
Goggles ,Water Purification Tablets
Toiletry Item, Plus Sunblock, Lipsalve And Moisturizer
Walking Stick