The 4 Days Kilimanjaro short hike via Marangu Route is an option for those seeking a shorter trek to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. The Marangu Route, also known as the "Coca-Cola Route," is one of the most popular and scenic paths up the mountain. This shorter itinerary is designed for those who are relatively fit and looking for a shorter trekking experience compared to other routes, it making a good option for hiker who have a short limit of time to hike Mount Kilimanjaro.

On this 4 Days Kilimanjaro short hike via marangu route you will typically start at marangu gate and hike through the diverse lush rainforest, moorland, and alpine area; Along the way you will hike through mandara hut, horombo hut and kibo hut before making your summit you will push to uhuru peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

DAY 1: MARANGU GATE -MANDARA HUT- HOROMBO HUT

DAY 2: HOROMBO HUT - KIBO HUT

DAY 3: KIBO HUT - UHURU PEAK -HOROMBO HUT

DAY 4: HOROMBO HUT -MARANGU GATE -MOSHI

DAY O - Arrival - Kilimanjaro

Our driver will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport for pick up and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at your arranged Hotel

Hotel: Bed & Breakfast

ACCOMMODATION OPTION : OVERNIGHT AT MOSHI

Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

Chanya Lodge

DAY 1: MARANGU GATE-MANDARA HUT-HOROMBO HUT

After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, you will start hiking through the dense rainforest alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to Mandara Hut thereafter you will continues ascend to horombo hut you will get an opportunity to view kibo and mawenzi.

Distance: 18km

Hike hours: 10hours

Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: horombo hut

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut

DAYS 2: HOROMBO HUT - KIBO HUT

Early in the morning after breakfast you will continues hike and you will pass through the last water point you will be walking though the saddle of Mount Kilimanjaro it takes nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal and you will prepare for summit

Distance: 10km

Hike hour: 8hours

Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: kibo hut

Kibo Hut

Kibo Hut

DAYS 3: KIBO HUT - UHURU PEAK -HOROMBO HUT

Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2-hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.

Distance: 14km dowm

Hike hours: 15hours

Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: horombo hut

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut

DAYS 4: HOROMBO HUT - MARANGU GATE - MOSHI

The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.

Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi

Approx. time taken: 8 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Moshi

Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

Chanya Lodge