5-day climbing Marangu Route

Mount Kilimanjaro

6 Day 5 Nights

Higher success rate

Semi-difficulty

8+ 12+, 16+,

This price based on two people

Trip Overview

This is the most popular and cheapest route in Climbing Kilimanjaro, hence it can be crowded at times between July-September and December-March. The 6-day option is highly recommended because it gives the better acclimatization compared to the 5-day climbing Marangu Route.

The 5-day climbing Marangu Route, also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is the most popular of the available routes on Kilimanjaro today. This makes it ideal for hiking during the rainy season, as it is the only route where overnight stays are in huts. For more information on Kilimanjaro, visit Wikipedia’s Kilimanjaro page. The route is an overused path that traverses all the climate zones, ranging from tropical rainforest to the eternal ice. Along the way, hikers can experience stunning African landscapes, which are also featured in various YouTube videos.

5-day climbing Marangu Route programs are available, so you can choose depending on the amount of time at your disposal. Longer programs are always recommended over the shorter ones for better acclimatization. Arrive in Tanzania Meal: Breakfast and dinner included Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel from Kilimanjaro international airport. Afterwards, our well-trained guide will brief you on your trek and will conduct equipment checks to ensure that you have all the necessary mountain gear. Spend the night in your hotel.

Full Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

Distance covered: 8 km

Approximate time taken: 5 hours

Habitat: Rainforest

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation: Hut

After having breakfast, be picked up for the hotel around 8:00 am and then drive to Marangu Gate. After all registration formalities, this is the point where for 5 hours you will hike to Mandara Hut and cover 9 km. As you head to Mandara Hut, the dense rainforest will offer you some beautiful glimpses of primates such as blue monkeys and Colobus monkeys.

Day 2 -Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3720m)

Distance covered: 12 km

Approximate time taken: 8 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation: Hut

Once we are finished with breakfast, we will head out on our hike, which will take us toward Horombo Hut. Approximately 4 to 6 hours later, we will see the Horombo Hut, which is at an altitude of around 3,700 m. From the Hut, you can enjoy fantastic views of Kibo and Mawenzi.

Day 3:Horombo Hut (3720m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

Distance covered: 9 km

Approximate time taken: 5 hours

Habitat: Alpine desert

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation: Hut

After breakfast, we are going to start another pretty day, just like usual. For most of the first part of the day, you will hike through what is left of the healthy land, which soon transforms into almost a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. After lunch, make a crossing of this surprisingly vast saddle where you can shoot a glimpse of the summit trail leading up Kibo that you will climb in just a few hours. So, an early dinner is on the cards and a long rest before heading to the summit.

Day 4: Kibo hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) and down to Horombo Hut (3720m)

Distance covered: 21 km

Approximate time taken: 13 hours

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation: Hut

Well, it’s pretty much the day you have been anticipating, and there is a certain amount of nervous excitement. There is wake up at 1:00 am to get out to the summit; and it would take you around 4-5 hours to pull through to the Gilmans Point at 5681 m above sea level-the crater rim of Kilimanjaro-where sun would somewhat slowly start warming up the lands. Then, after hiking for another 1hr 30 minutes reaching Uhuru Peak at 5895 m, spend some time taking pictures and appreciate the African sunrises forming the horizon; afterward descent to Kibo Hut having a warm lunch and short rest for 1-2 hours. Afterwards you leave to go Horombo Hut once again to pass your last night over Kilimanjaro.

Day 5: - Horombo Hut (3720m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

Distance covered: 21 km

Approximate time taken: 13 hours

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Rouse yourself early as ever and descend the moorlands to Mandara Huts. There, you will have a hot lunch before continuing your descent through the tropical rainforest to the park gate. A vehicle will transfer you to the hotel, where it will be high time to celebrate.

5-day climbing Marangu Route Cost Breakdown

Number of People	1 Pax	2 Pax	3 Pax	4 Pax	5 Pax
Price is Per Person	$1,593	$1,364	$1,293	$1,239	$1,220

Climbing Cost Includes

All applicable park entry fees as per the program.
Government taxes VAT & local levies.
Service of highly experienced English-speaking guide(s); porters & cook.
Camping equipment like mountain tent, mattress, chairs, etc. (Except for Marangu Route).
Transport from the hotel to the park gate, as well as from the park gate to the hotel.
Meals on Full board (Unless listed as upgrade) on trek as indicated on the program.
Unlimited drinking water (As specified in the day-by-day section).
Accommodation Type: Camping or hut in Marangu Route.
Rescue fees, Emergency oxygen, Pulse oximeter, and First aid kit.
Guides and porters' accommodations, meals and their entry fees on the mountain.
Fair wages to guides and porters as approved by Kilimanjaro National Park Authority.

Climbing Cost Excludes

International flights (From/to home) and domestic Flight.
2-night accommodation in Arusha Before and after trek.
Pick up and drop off at the airport.
Tips (Tipping guideline Guide $10-$20pp per day, Cooker & Porters $5-$10pp per day).
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, Visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport or online $50-$100 per person per entry depending on nationality, etc.).
Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set menu meals are part of the package.
Government-imposed increase of taxes or park fees.
Medical/luggage Insurance.
Portable flush toilet
Sleeping bag

Our Climbing Addons

Hotels Addons for Extra Charges

We offer the following hotel options in Arusha

Please note that if any hotel is booked out or is otherwise unavailable, we will book you in an alternate equivalent hotel.

Accommodation based on half body per person

Kili Seasons Hotel

A single room is available for USD 165 per night.

For those seeking more space, a double room costs USD 165 per night.

If you need accommodations for three, a triple room is priced at USD 165 per night.

Kibo Palace Hotel

Guests can enjoy a single room for USD 195 per night.
A double room at this hotel is offered for USD 248 per night.
The triple room option also comes at a rate of USD 273 per night.

Forest Hill Hotel

A single room here is priced at USD 150 per nights
For couples or friends, a double room is available for USD 218 per night.
Those requiring more beds can opt for the triple room at USD 270 per night.

Mlimba Parm Hotel

Guests can enjoy a single room for USD 60 per night.
Guests can enjoy a double room for USD 120 per night.

Parrot Hotel

Guests can enjoy a single room for USD 95 per night.
Guests can enjoy a double room for USD 180 per night.

African Tulip Hotel

Guests can enjoy a single room for USD 198 per night.
Guests can enjoy a double room for USD 334 per night.

Climbing Gear

If you are booking a hotel directly, please check with us before booking, to make sure we can meet you and pick you

We offer the following add-ons to your gear (all equipment are subject to availability):

Private Toilet – USD 150
Private Tent – USD 7 per day
Kailas X3 III Alpine Tent with Vestibule – USD 12 per day (Click here for specifications)
Thicker sleeping mattress – USD 10 per mattress
Thermosets – USD 17 per thermosets

Our packages by default include a foam sleeping mattress of 2-inch thickness, if you want a thicker alternative you can opt for a 4-inch foam mattress with above mentioned extra cost. Also full climbing gears will cost you 350$ to rent per climbing.

Transfers

We offer the following transfer options

Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Moshi / Arusha (one way) – USD 70 per vehicle

Moshi / Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) (one way) – USD 70 per vehicle

Arusha to Moshi (one way) – USD 100 per vehicle

Moshi to Arusha (one way) – USD 100 per vehicle

Payment Terms

Deposit Payment

The deposit is 30% of the total booking amount.
Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges), this is non-refundable.
We offer bank accounts for bank transfers.
Once you make the advance payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

Balance Payment

Balance can be paid via bank transfer, or with cash.
Bank payment can be made 15 days before the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).
Card Payment can be done 1 day before the tour date (recommended 7 days prior).
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charge), this is non-refundable.
Cash can be paid on arrival (USD printed in or after the year 2009)

Cancellation Policy

10 days and above departure

Only bank charges will be considered as cancellation fees.

0 to 9 days before departure

50% of the total tour price will be charged as cancellation fees.
Trek can be postponed to any new date without any extra cost at any point in time.
The 5% surcharge paid for either or both advance and balance payments is non-refundable in case of cancellation of the trek.