Marangu in 5 days
5 Days from 1,456 USD per person sharing
Marangu in 5 days
Marangu route which is also known as the coca cola route is the least expensive route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every camp site with solar lights and comfortable beds.
The huts are communal, and the bunks have a sponge mattress and pillow.
There are 60 beds at both Mandara and Kibo Huts and 120 beds at Horombo Hut. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts. Mens’ and ladies’ latrines are available at the last camp but are very basic.
All climbing groups, often from several countries around the world, share meals in dining huts providing a jovial and energetic atmosphere.
This route is usually done in 5 days (shortest route to the summit) but can be done in 6 days for better acclimatization. The extra day can be spent resting at Horombo or climbing the small peak of Mawenzi.
Lodges & tented camps
Accommodation style
Cost effective
Starting price per person
2-7
Travellers
Every Sunday
Departure dates
Tour Itinerary
Arrival: Pre-trek Briefing
If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.
Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend in having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed.
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.
Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 6-8 hours down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Sleeping Mattress
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Conservation fees (part of park fees)
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
- Kilimanjaro summit certificate
- Rescue fees (part of park fees)
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Clean, purified drinking water
Excluded
- Transfers (available as an optional add-on)
- Travel insurance
- Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
- International and domestic flights
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tanzania Visa
- Tips and gratuitiesv (Highly recommended, $250-300 per person in a group)
- Hotel (available as an optional add-on)
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
Payment Terms
Deposit Payment
Deposit is 20% 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 in 10 different currencies for bank transfer.
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 done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).
Card Payment can be done 1 day prior to 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
8 days and above departure – No cancellation fees.
0 to 7 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.
Discounts
Available discounts for Lemosho – 8 days
• Children between 5 years and 15 years old
Code: 5TO15 – USD 800 per person
• Expatriates/Residents living in Tanzania
Code: RESTAN – USD 280 per person
• East African Citizens Code:
EAC – USD 1000 per person
Private Trek
Please find below the prices for organizing a private trek. The prices are based on your group size.
Solo Trekker – USD 1669 per person
Group of 2 – USD 1566 per person
Group of 3 – USD 1512 per person
Group of 4 – USD 1508 per person
Group of 5 – USD 1486 per person
Group of 6 – USD 1473 per person
Group of 7 – USD 1468 per person
Group of 8 – USD 1464 per person
Group of 9 – USD 1460 per person
Group of 10 and above – USD 1456 per person
Add-ons
We offer the following hotel options
Lindrin Lodge (Single Room) – USD 55 per night
Lindrin Lodge (Double Room) – USD 70 per night
Lindrin Lodge (Triple Room) – USD 105 per night
Keys Hotel (Single Room) – USD 69 per night
Keys Hotel (Double Room) – USD 94 per night
Keys Hotel (Triple Room) – USD 122 per night
Parkview Inn (Single Room) – USD 81 per night
Parkview Inn (Double Room) – USD 91 per night
Parkview Inn (Triple Room) – USD 170 per night
Kilimanjaro Wonders (Single Room) – USD 140 per night
Kilimanjaro Wonders (Double Room) – USD 160 per night
Please note that if any hotel is booked out or is otherwise unavailable, we will book you in an alternate equivalent hotel. If you are booking a hotel directly, please do check with us before booking, to make sure we can meet you and pick you up from the hotel.
Transfers
We offer the following transfer options
Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Moshi (one way) – USD 50 per vehicle
Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) (one way) – USD 50 per vehicle
Arusha to Moshi (one way) – USD 100 per vehicle
Moshi to Arusha (one way) – USD 100 per vehicle
