The Marangu path, also referred to as the “Coca-Cola” route, is a well-known journey up Mount Kilimanjaro. The oldest and most established route is this one. Given its gentle slope, the Marangu route is preferred by many since it is thought to be the easiest path on the mountain. Additionally, it is the only route that provides dormitory-style sleeping huts.

The least number of days needed for this trip is five, although the likelihood of successfully completing it in that time is very slim. When ascending Klimanjaro via the Marangu route, an additional day of acclimatization is strongly advised.
Because the ascent and descent follow the same path, the route has the least difference in scenery of all the routes and is also the busiest. Only in the rainy season, when hut accommodations are recommended, is Marangu popular.

Day 1 Arusha – Arrival in Tanzania at Kilimanjaro International Airport

You will be met by a mountain guide at the hotel in Moshi town after being picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. The mountain guide will give you a briefing on your forthcoming trek and check your equipment to make sure you have all the appropriate mountain gear. Before departing for Kilimanjaro, the missing gear can be rented on this day or the following morning.
Moshi hotel with complimentary breakfast.

Day 2 – Moshi – Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut

After breakfast in the morning, your guide will meet you at your hotel for a briefing on the daily schedule for your trip up Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu route. From there, we’ll leave Arusha for Marangu Gate. Start your Mount Kilimanjaro ascent through rain forests, then hike for four to five hours to reach Mandara Hut (2750m). Mandara Hut on Mount Kilimanjaro overnight stay.

Breakfast; Included

Day 3 – Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut

Leave the rain forest’s glades after breakfast and continue your hike on wide-open, undulating moorland. The hike to *Horombo Hut takes roughly 5–6 hours (3820m) Horombo Hut, on Mount Kilimanjaro, overnight stay.

Breakfast; Included

Day 4 – Acclimatization trek to Zebra Rocks (4020m) then back to Horombo Hut (3700m)

Today is used as a day of acclimatization. This considerably increases your chances of succeeding in reaching the summit and shouldn’t be undervalued. A leisurely breakfast is followed by a four-hour hike to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The name of the rock formation is derived from its striking black and white stripes. You will find a hot meal waiting for you when you get back to Horombo Hut. The following day’s hike will go better if you unwind in the afternoon.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut.

After a comfortable night’s sleep, continue on your journey beyond the last water source to the Kibo saddle, a large area of desert situated between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. The walk to Kibo Hut (4720m) takes 5 to 6 hours. Stay the Night at Kibo Hut, Mount Kilimanjaro (4720m).

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak the summit 5,895m – Horombo Hut

Kibo hut (4720) Start climbing at midnight, immediately after which small refreshments are served before you head to Gillman’s Point, which is the steepest section of the journey (5700m). After an additional one to two hours of walking, you will reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, known as Uhuru Peak, at 5895 meters. Take photos to commemorate your accomplishment and then spend the next five to six hours descending to Horombo Hut. Horombo Hut, on Mount Kilimanjaro, overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Marangu Gate – Transfer to Moshi or Arusha

The final step leads to the Mandara Hut (2700m), where a hearty meal is waiting for you after passing through the heath and moor zone. After a total of six hours of hiking, you will return to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate after soon passing through the exotic jungle once more (1860m). A brief transfer takes you back to your hotel in Moshi after you say farewell to your mountain guides. Once there, you can enjoy a warm shower and toast your accomplishment of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Depart Tanzania

After the hike, you have the rest of the day to relax before your trip home. You might visit Moshi town and buy some souvenirs before going to the airport, depending on your travel schedules.

Moshi hotel with complimentary breakfast.