Marangu Route Itinerary
8 Days | Moderate | 65% Success Rate
The Coca-Cola Route - Hut Accommodation
Route Overview
The Marangu Route is the oldest and most established path to Kilimanjaro's summit. Known as the "Coca-Cola Route" due to its relative comfort and the availability of soft drinks at the huts, it's the only route offering dormitory-style hut accommodation instead of camping.
While often considered the "easiest" route due to its gradual slope and comfortable sleeping arrangements, don't be fooled—the summit night is still extremely challenging. The route ascends and descends via the same path, and we've included an extra acclimatization day at Horombo Hut to significantly improve your chances of success.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Welcome to Tanzania - Airport Pickup & Trek Briefing
Karibu Tanzania! Your adventure kicks off the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport. We'll whisk you away to your cozy hotel in Moshi, where you can finally stop pretending airplane food was satisfying. After settling in, meet your guide for the all-important trek briefing—think of it as "Kilimanjaro 101" but with better snacks. We'll check your gear, answer your burning questions (yes, there are toilets... sort of), and make sure you're ready to conquer Africa's rooftop. Tonight: carb-load like your life depends on it, because tomorrow, the real fun begins!
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Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Begin your journey at Marangu Gate after registration and briefing. Trek through lush montane rainforest with chances to spot colobus monkeys and exotic birds. The trail is well-maintained and gradually ascending.
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Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland zone. The landscape opens up with stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Pass through the heather and moorland zone with giant groundsels and lobelias.
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Acclimatization Day at Horombo
Crucial acclimatization day. Take a morning hike toward Mawenzi Hut or Zebra Rocks to help your body adjust to altitude. Return to Horombo for lunch and rest. This significantly improves summit success rates.
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Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Cross the lunar-like saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The landscape becomes increasingly barren and dramatic. Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon for early dinner and rest before summit attempt.
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Summit Day - Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo
Start around midnight for summit push. Climb steep scree slopes to Gilman's Point on the crater rim at sunrise. Continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Descend to Horombo Hut for overnight.
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Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Final descent through moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate. Collect your summit certificate and celebrate your achievement. Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi.
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Departure Day - Hotel to Airport (or Safari Time!)
Rise and shine, summit champion! Today you bid farewell to Tanzania... or do you? We'll transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport with plenty of time for your flight home. But here's the thing: you just climbed Africa's highest peak, and now you're supposed to go straight back to spreadsheets and traffic? Consider extending your adventure with a safari—because nothing says "I conquered a mountain" like watching lions nap in the Serengeti. Your call, but we know which one sounds better!
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