The Marangu is one of the oldest and most popular Kilimanjaro routes. It is sometimes called the Coca-Cola route because you stay in huts and can buy a Coke en route. The Marangu route approaches the summit from the southeast of the mountain.
It is considered to be one of the easiest routes to walk as one moves a lot on well-developed paths. It is a good six-day hike for those who have not trekked much at high altitudes with an effective extra day's acclimatization giving a better success rate.
During trekking, you may also access the Kilimanjaro National Park for game viewing.
This tour is offered by Simba Paka Safaris.
| Departure | Kilimanjaro International Airport |
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Day 1 : Arrive in Tanzania
Upon arrival in Tanzania, you will settle at your accommodation site to start your trekking on your second day.
Day 2 : Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut
You will be driven to the gate from moshi which is a one hour drive. At the gate you will meet your trekking team and proceed to mandara huts. It’s around 8km distance .
Day 3 : Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut
After your breakfast, the trek continues through the rainforest around the base of maundi crater. Its a 6- 8 hours trek covering at around 11- 12 km. dinner and overnight at horombo hut.
Day 4 : Acclimatization Trek – Zebra Rocks – Horombo Hut
It is a 3 hours hike up and approximately 1.5 hours back. Its recommended as it will assist with acclimatization. You will get back to horombo hut for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 : Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut
You will depart from horombo hut early in the morning to kibo hut which is around 10 km. you will take the lower left route since its nearly one hour shorter and you will find a water point where you will refill your water reserves. At kibo hut you will be served an early dinner and have an early sleep since you will be awoken at midnight to ascend to uhuru peak
Day 6 : Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horormbo Hut
It begins with summit night. The route follows a rocky path to the first check point, Hans Meyer Cave. At Gilman’s point on kibos crater, you will have to refuel with some snacks as you will be taking a rest. The final push which is tough, you will be required to have a mental stamina and focus on movuing slowly. You will descent back to kibo and onto horobo hut. It will be one of your longest days in your life but its worth.
Day 7 : Horobo Huts – Marangu Gate
It’s a 20km distance but it will only take 7 hours to complete. This will be your last day trek and at the marangu gate you will be presented with your certificate.
