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🗺️ ITINERARY
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Trek Type: Hut Accommodation
Best For: Beginners & Solo Adventurers
Ages: 12 – 65+
Starting Point: Marangu Gate
Ending Point: Marangu Gate
❗ Introduction
The Marangu Route—often called the “Coca-Cola Route”—is one of the most popular paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Known for its gradual slope, solid hut accommodations, and scenic beauty, this route is ideal for first-time climbers. As a solo hiker, enjoy a private, fully supported trek with a dedicated team focused entirely on your success and safety. .
🗓️ DAILY SCHEDULE
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
• Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
• Check-in at your hotel, pre-climb briefing, gear check
• Rest and acclimatization
Day 2: Marangu Gate (1,870m) → Mandara Hut (2,700m)
• Hike through lush rainforest (~4-5 hours)
• Overnight in Mandara Hut
Day 3: Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut (3,720m)
• Ascend into moorland terrain (~6-8 hours)
• Views of Mawenzi Peak
• Overnight in Horombo Hut
Day 4: Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut (4,700m)
• Trek across the Alpine Desert (~6-7 hours)
• Early dinner and summit prep
• Overnight at Kibo Hut
Day 5: Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Horombo Hut
• Midnight summit attempt via Gilman’s Point
• Reach Uhuru Peak for sunrise 🌄
• Descend to Horombo Hut
• Long, rewarding day (12-14 hours)
Day 6: Horombo Hut → Marangu Gate → Moshi
• Final descent through rainforest
• Receive your summit certificate 🎉
• Transfer back to Moshi hotel
🏔️ What’s Included
✅ All Climbing Fees Handled
Park entrance, camping/hut permits, and rescue team fees are fully included.
✅ Professional Mountain Team
English-speaking, certified guides lead your trek—trained in safety, first aid, and mountain leadership.
✅ Health Monitoring & Safety Gear
• Chief guide carries a pulse oximeter for twice-daily health checks.
• Emergency oxygen and medical kits available on all hikes—your safety is our top priority.
✅ Fair & Ethical Porters
All staff are paid fairly under KPAP (Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project) guidelines.
✅ Daily Meals & Hot Beverages
Enjoy nourishing breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus warm drinks every day on the mountain.
✅ Water Provided
• 3L of bottled water on Day 1
• Safe, boiled drinking water from Night 1 onward
• Morning & evening water for washing up
✅ Top-Quality Camping Gear
Four-season tents, comfy mats, mess tent, tables, chairs, and all cutlery provided. (For Marangu route, meals are served in huts.)
✅ Duffel Bag Porter Service
One porter per hiker to carry up to 15kg (32 lbs)—focus on the trail, not your pack!
✅ Summit Success Certificate
Celebrate your climb with an official certificate of achievement.
✅ Private Climb at No Extra Cost
Enjoy your adventure exclusively, no matter your group size—we never mix groups.
ℹ️ Information and FAQ
The Marangu Route, also known as the "Coca-Cola Route", is the only Kilimanjaro route offering hut accommodations a perfect choice for those who prefer not to camp. This route features a gradual ascent through diverse landscapes including tropical rainforest, alpine meadows, and lunar-like terrain near the summit.
It's a popular choice for first-time climbers, especially those seeking a less physically demanding route with well-maintained paths and a direct ascent and descent along the same trail.
🛏️ Accommodation: Comfortable A-frame huts with solar power and mattresses
🧭 Route Type: In & Out (same route up and down)
🌍 Scenery: Moderate but beautiful, especially around Horombo and Mawenzi
✅ Difficulty Level: Moderate
🧑🤝🧑 Great For: Solo travelers, couples, and families
❓ Frequent Asked Questions
A: Yes! It’s one of the best options for first time climbers due to its gradual slopes, steady elevation gain, and hut accommodations.
A: You’ll stay in A frame huts equipped with bunk beds and foam mattresses. Each hut has solar lighting and shared dining and washroom facilities.
A: The full Marangu Route takes 6 days, which includes one important acclimatization day at Horombo Hut to increase your summit success rate.
A: No. Even as a solo hiker, you’ll be accompanied by a licensed guide, porters, and a cook. You’ll also likely meet other trekkers along the trail.
A: The package includes airport transfers, hotel accommodation in Moshi, park fees, guides, meals, drinking water, and summit certificates.
A: Yes, but the acclimatization day built into the 6-day itinerary greatly reduces the risk. Our guides monitor your health daily and carry emergency supplies.
A: January to early March and June to October offer the best weather for clear skies and dry trails.