Marangu Route 5 Days/4 Nights
Safari Overview
Known as the "Tourist Route" and "Coca-Cola Route", Marangu is the most popular and classic route on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is celebrated for being the only route that offers comfortable sleeping hut accommodations in dorm-style solar-powered huts rather than camping tents.
Ascend through lush rainforests, expansive moorlands, and alpine deserts before reaching the majestic Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters above sea level.
Detailed Itinerary
Drive from Moshi to Marangu Gate for registration. Trek through the dense tropical rainforest where you may spot blue monkeys and diverse bird species. Arrive at Mandara Hut for dinner and overnight.
Ascend through the short scrub of the moorland zone. Enjoy panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Arrive at Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight rest.
Cross the lunar landscape of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. Reach Kibo Hut by afternoon, rest early, and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.
Start around midnight up steep scree to Gilman's Point, then along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak – the Roof of Africa. Descend back down to Kibo Hut for lunch and continue down to Horombo Hut for celebration and overnight.
Descend through the moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate. Receive your summit certificates and transfer back to your hotel in Moshi.
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide & porters
- Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA) entry & camping/hut fees
- Rescue fees and government taxes
- Accommodation in solar-powered mountain huts
- 3 nutritious meals per day on the mountain
- Filtered drinking water throughout the climb
- Summit certificates for successful climbers
What's Excluded
- International flights and entry visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides, porters and crew
- Items of a personal nature and climbing gear rental
Mount Kilimanjaro Gallery
"The Marangu Route was incredible! Staying in the huts made the nights comfortable, and our guides ensured we reached Uhuru Peak safely."
"Flawless organization by Connect Safari Africa. Professional crew, great food on the mountain, and unforgettable views!"
Mount Kilimanjaro - Location & Map
Kilimanjaro National Park, Northern Tanzania
Essential Location Information
- Location: Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania.
- Highest Point: Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters / 19,341 feet).
- Accessibility: Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) with transfer to Moshi/Marangu Gate.