Plan your Kilimanjaro ascent with our comprehensive guidance for climbing Kilimanjaro Marangu 5-day itinerary, designed for climbers of all levels. This carefully crafted schedule offers a day-by-day breakdown, highlighting scenic views, key rest stops, and vital acclimatization periods to ensure a safe and successful climb.
Whether you’re a seasoned climber or a first-time climber, our qualified guides and porters will accompany you throughout the route, giving important help and insights. The 5-day Marangu route, often known as the “Coca-Cola” route, provides a comfortable and beautiful way to the summit, with warm cabins for overnight stays.
As you rise, expect breathtaking scenery, unique environments, and a sense of accomplishment with each step. Trust our skilled crew to lead you safely to the summit, providing an amazing Kilimanjaro experience from start to finish.
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Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport to meet the driver guide and go to Moshi which is approximately 35 minutes driving for an overnight stay.
Today you will meet your guides for briefing and climbing gear checking.
Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft. Distance: 8 km | 5 miles. Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: RainForest.
After breakfast, we will drive to the main gate of Marangu for check-in. We start hiking via the rainforest with our packed lunch, Pole Pole till we reach the hut for dinner and an overnight stay.
Night: Mandara Hut
Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft. Distance: 12 km | 7 miles. Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Habitat: Heath
Rise and shine! We get a heavy breakfast and proceed with the hike. Today we will get a chance to see the town of Moshi from the mountain. To be served a packed lunch on the way and arrive at the hut for dinner and an overnight stay.
Night: Horombo Hut
Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft. Distance: 10 km | 6 miles Hiking. Time: 6-8 hours. Habitat: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, we proceed with hiking slowly where we will get a chance to experience and take stunning pictures of the landscape on the way with our packed lunch. We arrived at the Kibo hut for dinner and warm sleep for the big preparation for the summit night.
Night: Kibo Hut
Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft. Distance: 6 km | 4 miles Hiking Time: 6-8 hours. Habitat: Arctic.
Very early in the morning around 01:00 hours (midnight), we began our push to the summit. We climb “Pole Pole” slowly till we reach the summit.
Arrived at the summit and took some photos. And start to descend for a meal prepared.
Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft Distance: 16 km | 10 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Heath.
After enjoying our lunch, we proceed to descend to the Horombo Hut for dinner and an overnight stay.
Night: Horombo Hut
Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft. Distance: 20 km | 12 miles Hiking Time: 5-7 hours. Habitat: RainForest
Today is our last day on the mountain. We will pass the rainforest till we reach the Marangu Gate. Meet the driver guide and go to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Today you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
