Marangu Route - 5 Days Trek
– Trek Overview
Marangu or the “Coca-Cola” route is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro today. It is the only route where overnight stays are in huts. This makes Marangu a good option for hiking during the rainy season.
The route starts at the southeast of Mt Kilimanjaro. The entrance to the route, Marangu Gate, is quite close to our climbing base at Aishi Machame Hotel. The ride there takes about 1.5 hours.
This route features a well-trodden trail running through all the climate zones – from tropical rainforest to eternal ice.
Being the most popular and the least expensive, the route may be crowded in July-September and December–March. A 6-day option is strongly recommended over the 5-day one for better acclimatization.
- Start/End : Moshi, Kilimanjaro
- Trek Duration : 5 Days, 4 Nights
- Difficulty : Medium
- Scenery : Good
- Traffic : High
- Departure Date : All year round
– Day to Day Itinerary
– Routine Map
- Day 1: Mandara Hut
- Day 2: Horombo Hut
- Day 3: Kibo Hut
- Day 4: Uhuru Peak
- Day 5: Marangu Gate
– Trekking Cost Includes
- All government taxes including 18% VAT
- Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport (JRO) to Arusha or Moshi
- Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro entrance gate
- Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides
- Guides, Porters and Cook salaries
- All meals on the mountain (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Mountain equipment and gear – tents, Sleeping Mats, mess tent, table and chairs
- All national park gate fees for visitors and also for the supportive mountain crew (entrance, camping, rescue)
– Trekking Cost Excludes
- International and local airfare.
- Yellow fever vaccinations
- Passport, Visa, and Travelers Insurance
- Personal expenses eg. Laundry, beverages, etc.
- Tips for the support team
- Bed, Sleeping Bag, and walking Poles.
- Private Toilet and hot shower tent
- Local transport before & after the climb.
- Optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary