5-Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour Package

Tour Overview

This guided 5-day Mount Kilimanjaro climb via the Marangu Route is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reach the Roof of Africa. Experience lush rainforests, alpine deserts, and glacial landscapes, all while staying in comfortable mountain huts. This route, also known as the “Coca-Cola Route”, is ideal for fit trekkers with limited time.

• Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895m) in just 5 days
• Hut accommodation with full board meals
• Guided by professional, certified mountain guides
• Porters and cooks provided
• Suitable for private or group tours

5-Day Kilimanjaro Itinerary: Marangu Route

Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,870m) to Mandara Hut (2,700m)

Distance: ~8 km | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

Start your trek through lush rainforest with sightings of monkeys and birds. Overnight at Mandara Hut. Temperatures drop to around 12°C at night.

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720m)

Distance: ~12 km | Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

Enter the moorland zone filled with volcanic rock and heather. Overnight at Horombo Hut with temperatures as low as 5°C.

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700m)

Distance: ~10 km | Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

Trek through the alpine desert with dramatic views of Mawenzi and Kibo. Overnight at Kibo Hut. Expect freezing nighttime temperatures.

Day 4: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Descend to Horombo Hut

Distance: ~16 km | Hiking Time: 10–14 hours

Start the summit attempt before dawn. Reach Uhuru Peak for sunrise, then descend to Horombo Hut for rest and recovery.

Day 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate → Transfer to Moshi/Arusha

Distance: ~18 km | Hiking Time: 5–7 hours

Descend through rainforest and transfer back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Receive your summit certificate!

Tour Format: Private or Group Join

This tour is available as a private tour (ideal for couples, families, or solo travelers wanting flexibility) or a group join tour (a cost-effective option with set departure dates and a shared experience).

• Private Tour: Customizable start dates, personal attention, and privacy.
• Group Join Tour: Fixed departure dates, shared costs, meet fellow climbers.

Let us know your preference when booking, and we’ll match you with the best option.

What's Included

• Park entrance and camping/hut fees
• All meals on the mountain (full board)
• Hut accommodations
• Professional English-speaking guides
• Porters and cooks
• Pre-trek briefing
• Transfer to/from Marangu Gate
• Emergency evacuation support

Who This Tour is Perfect For

• Adventurous travelers with limited time
• Trekkers preferring huts over camping
• Moderately to highly fit individuals
• First-time Kilimanjaro climbers

Why Choose the Marangu Route?

• Only Kilimanjaro route with hut accommodations
• Gentler trail with a steady ascent
• Well-maintained and historically popular
• Fastest route to the summit (for fit climbers)

Ready to Climb Kilimanjaro?

The 5-day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro climbing package is more than a trek — it's a life-changing experience. Join us and stand on the Roof of Africa.

📞 Contact us today to reserve your spot or get a personalized quote.