About This Package

Embark on the classic Mount Kilimanjaro trek with our 6 Days Climb Kilimanjaro Through Marangu Route. Known as the "Coca-Cola Route," Marangu is famous for being the only path on the mountain that offers comfortable sleeping huts instead of camping tents. Adding an extra 6th day for acclimatization at Horombo Hut greatly increases your chance of successfully standing on Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the top of Africa.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Elevation: 1,860m to 2,700m | Distance: 8 km | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

Highlights: Register at Marangu Gate and trek through dense, tropical rainforest filled with moss-draped trees, wild orchids, and playful Colobus monkeys. Arrive at Mandara Hut and take an optional short walk to Maundi Crater for view of Kenya's border.

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 2,700m to 3,720m | Distance: 12 km | Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

Highlights: Emerge from the rainforest into the moorland zone dominated by giant lobelias and heather bushes. Enjoy majestic views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks as you hike up to Horombo Hut village.

Day 3: Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut (Zebra Rocks)

Elevation: 3,720m to 4,020m (Zebra Rocks) & back | Distance: 5 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

Highlights: A crucial day to let your body adjust to the higher altitude. Take a relaxing trek to the volcanic Zebra Rocks, enjoy lunch, and head back to Horombo Hut for rest and hydration.

Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (Summit Base)

Elevation: 3,720m to 4,700m | Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

Highlights: Hike across the alpine desert of the Saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. Arrive at Kibo Hut early in the afternoon, enjoy a hot dinner, and rest before your midnight summit attempt.

Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak (Summit Day!) to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 4,700m to 5,895m (Summit) down to 3,720m | Distance: 21 km total | Hiking Time: 10–14 hours

Highlights: Start your trek around midnight by headlamp up steep zig-zagging scree paths to Gilman’s Point (5,685m) on the crater rim. Push forward to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) to watch a magnificent sunrise over Africa! Descend back to Kibo for lunch and continue down to Horombo Hut.

Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (Moshi/Arusha)

Elevation: 3,720m to 1,860m | Distance: 20 km | Hiking Time: 5–7 hours

Highlights: Complete your final descent down through the lush rainforest to Marangu Gate. Collect your official Kilimanjaro summit certificates, celebrate with your guide crew, and take a comfortable transfer back to your hotel.