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5 Days

Marangu Route

Overview

Mount Kilimanjaro

Marangu – or “Coca-Cola” – route is rightfully popular amongst Kilimanjaro climbers. It is unique in that it provides extra comfort with its permanent huts. Fabulous vistas of Kilimanjaro Mawenzi and Kibo peaks are an added advantage of Coca-Cola Route! Marangu Route offers 6 and 5-day itineraries, the latter being the way to go for experienced trekkers. 

The 6 days Marangu Route itinerary with its longer acclimatization is preferable if this is to be your first climb. Those who climb Kilimanjaro on Marangu can look forward to a trek that covers the distance of 64 km (40 miles) with comfortable conditions resulting in a 92% success rate for the longer program.

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No of Days

5 Days | 4 Nights

Area to Visit

Moshi, Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut and Kibo Hut

Full Itinerary

Day by Day

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro national park gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through Rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.

  • Elevation; 1860m/6100ft to 2700/8875ft
  • Distance; 8km/5miles
  • Hiking time; 3-4 hours
  • Habitat; Montane forest
  • Meals; LD

You leave the glades of the rain forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to Horombo encampment. Views of the Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin feel the affects of the altitude.

  • Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12200ft
  • Distance: 12km/7.5miles
  • Hiking time; 5-6hours
  • Habitat: health land
  • Meals: BLD

Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of the Kilimanjaro between the peaks of the Kibo and Mawenzi vegetation begins with upper health land but then disappear into ‘’moonscape’’. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.

  • Elevation: 3700m/12200ft to 4700m/15500ft
  • Distance: 9km/5.5miles
  • Hiking time; 5-6 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals; BLD

Very early in the morning, commence the climb to the summit on the steep and heavy snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim, and then we will ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on the Horombo encampment.

The begging of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly ‘’pole pole’’ and optimistic attitude will get you there!

  • Elevation: 4700m/15500ft to 5895m/19340ft Down to 3700m/12200ft
  • Distance: 6km/4miles up/15km/miles down
  • Hiking time: 6-8 hours up/15km/9miles down
  • Habitat: alpine desert
  • Meals: BLD

After breakfast, a descent takes us down through Moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National park gate at Marangu. At lower elevation it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help.

Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hr drive).

  • Elevation: 3700m/12200ft to 1700m/5500ft
  • Distance: 20km/12.5miles
  • Hiking time: 4-5 hours
  • Habitat: Forest
  • Meals: B

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What Other Travelers Say

 
 
 
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 Based on 13 reviews 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 Aidasas 
 
 
 Aidasas 
 
2024-03-26
 
 
  
Perfect safari
We were a group of 15 people visiting northern Tanzania, and we have booked two day safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro with Dare 2 Travel. This was our best decision ! The service was WONDERFUL. Guides / drivers Martin, Simba and Levis were great, told us a lot, and most importantly - were taking safety as nr. 1. Everything exceeded our expectations. I suppose the fact that, at the end of the day, we were already leaving the park, but the driver took extra mile as has spotted a lion and we got one of the best photos, tells a lot. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. You must book through them.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Vaidas S 
 
 
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2024-03-26
 
 
  
Great two day safari !
We are so glad we followed the recommendation and used Dare 2 Travel ! We have booked a two day safari which was magnificent. The drivers / guides Simba, Martin and Levis were FANTASTIC. They were professional and most important - very safe drivers. We have received a lot of info and enjoyed every minute of the tour. We also booked a trip to Mataruni waterfall, and the hike was a great one too. Highly recommend !
  
 
  
 
 
 
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2024-03-25
 
 
  
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Our two days safari, coffee tour and visit to Waterfall in Materuni with this company was perfect! Everything was planned out very well and the communication before/during the trip was really good. We stayed in wonderful accommodation during safari tour. They also help us to buy bus and ferry tickets for next destinations. Good job, dears!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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2024-01-16
 
 
  
A good traveling agency
The trip was mostly amazing. Good organizing and communication overall, but there were 2 slightly stressful situations: hike staff (mandatory) tiping and hotel being unpaid in time. In the end,everything was ok though and we had a great time. Thank you.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Jan Grashuis 
 
 
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2022-07-28
 
 
  
Climbing the Kili via the Northern Circuit
We had a great experience in succeeding to climb the Kilimanjaro with this organization. They organized a great and professional team for us and supported us all the way to the summit. We will never forget this adventure.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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2022-02-28
 
 
  
Killing the Kili
In 2022 hebben we de Kilimanjaro beklommen via de reisorganisatie Better Places en Dare2Travel Consultants. Het was een hele bijzondere ervaring en heel goed verzorgt. De gidsen en porters waren professioneel en zorgen goed voor ons. We voelden ons zelfs VIP's op de berg. Mocht je de Kilimanjaro willen beklimmen, boek dan bij Dare2Travel. Dan weet je zeker dat je in goede handen bent en dat je de top gaat halen. Aanrader!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Lena Oswald 
 
 
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2022-02-28
 
 
  
My adventurous climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro
I woke up extremely joyful on the morning of 26th January 2022. I could only picture the adventures that were ahead of me for the next 8 days. The climb was awesome and enjoyable because the hospitality I received from the whole team, from day 1 was exceptional. These are people I got to meet for the first time but they turned out to be the best company which made my climb easy and very memorable. ???? Each one of them played their different roles in supporting me where the climb was tough, ensuring I eat and drink, cracked jocks and trust me, the laughter was one of the ingredients for my good health throughout. They also kept giving me hope and these words helped me a lot as I kept ascending to the top. The food was on point.???? Despite the changes in appetite due to high altitude, I still kept going as the food was suitable for the place. The consultants were also involved despite being on the ground. They kept checking on me through the team to ensure I am in good health and fit to proceed. Thanks Dar 2 Travel Consultants and team, we managed to summit Africa’s highest point on the morning of 01st February 2022 and it was wow. I recommend Dare 2 Travel Consultants because the services they give are just what one needs to accomplish such a lifetime adventure. ????
  
 
  
 
 
 
 l.almog 
 
 
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2019-10-21
 
 
  
Excellent safari
professional people served us with a big smile all the time . the safari was well organized and they were very attentive to all of our needs .the drivers were very kind and they had a lot of knowledge about everything . I highly recommend.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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2019-02-10
 
 
  
Good
The consultants are very helpful to us to make my travel very smoothly.i'm thankful for their care and service
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Glevin 
 
 
 Glevin 
 
2018-09-15
 
 
  
Very professional people!
We had great support from Dare2Travel during our expedition to Mount Kenya, Kilimanjaro and Safaris. Good guides, good food, great experience. I’d highlight that owners were always in touch to manage any unexpected detail. Very easy to deal with them.

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