Kilimanjaro route guide

Marangu Route at a glance

The classic hut-based route approaches from the south-east and returns by the same trail. The six-day itinerary adds an acclimatisation night at Horombo.

Typical trip options
5 - 6 days
Mountain approach
South-east · Marangu Gate
Overnight stay
Mountain huts
Who may prefer it

A practical option for guests who prefer hut accommodation; the shorter schedule leaves less time to adjust to altitude.

  1. 01Mandara Hut
  2. 02Horombo Hut
  3. 03Kibo Hut
  4. 04Uhuru Peak & descent

Summit itineraries are guided and subject to park rules, weather, trail conditions and individual acclimatisation. Your guide will make safety decisions on the mountain.

About hike-climbing Marangu Route

The Marangu route is also referred to as the "Coca-Cola" route, as it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. It is the oldest and the most well established route on the Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls, basic washrooms and toilet. Short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult.

The huts have communal dining halls, basic washrooms and toilet. Short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. Marangu is unfortunately less scenic than the other routes because the ascent and descent are along the same path. It is also the most crowded route for that reason. Kitano Tours And Safaris co. L.T.D® offers Marangu Route climbing for five and six days climb. The difference being five days climb does not have an acclimatization day on day three at Horombo Hut.

Option one

5 days Marangu route mount kilimanjaro climbing

Kilimanjaro Climbing (trekking) route 5 days itinerary is fairly easy despite of its difficult at the final part to the summit. Termed easier route, the route has encounter a highest failure rate due to bad preparation and untimely attempt. The above situations have moved KINAPA officials to put more emphasis and serious measures for those who climbing Mt Kilimanjaro on Marangu route. All camps along this route have a good radio communication to the park office. Some goods like mineral water, soft drinks, beer and chocolates are available in these camps.

Option Two

6 days Marangu route mount kilimanjaro climbing

The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. 6 days marangu Route Climbing Kilimanjaro Trekking & Hikes is unfortunately less scenic than the other routes because the ascent and descent are along the same path. It is also the most crowded route for that reason. KITANO TOURS AND SAFARIS CO L.T.D® offers Marangu Route climbing for five and six days climb. The difference being

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