5 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - Marangu Route

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut.

5,500 ft / 1,700 m to 9,000 ft / 2,740 m

7 km

4-5 hours

Montane Forest

Meals: L, D

Budget Lodging: Mandara Hut

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

9,000 ft / 2,700 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m

11 km

6-8 hours

Heathland

Meals: B, L, D

Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 15,400 ft / 4,700 m

10 km

6-8 hours

Alpine Desert

Meals: B, L, D

Budget Lodging: Kibo Hut

Day 4: Summit Day then down to Horombo Hut

15,400 ft / 4,700 m to 19,300 ft / 5,895 m

19,300 ft / 5,895 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m

4 km up / 14 km down

10-15 hours

Alpine Desert

Meals: B, L, D

Budget Lodging: Horombo Camp

Day 5: Horombo Hut – Arusha

12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 5,500 ft / 1,700 m

18km

5-7 hours

Meals: B

Marangu Route is the most popular, least difficult and the shortest way to Uhuru Peak. This route is also called the Tourist Route or the Coca Cola Route. 70% of all climbers choose this route, because most of the route consists of easy hiking. This route is fairly easy but the final part to the summit is still difficult. Although this rout is the easiest, it has the highest failure rate due to bad preparation. It is advised to take this route seriously enough, to be well organized and to take all possible safety measures.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers