Marangu route also known as 'Coca-Cola' route is the most popular thus a high-traffic route on Kilimanjaro. It is the only non-camping route on Kilimanjaro where trekkers sleep in dormitory-like huts. Marangu is mistakeably considered as the easiest route and due to this reputation, it is often selected by many unprepared and inexperienced trekkers.

As a result, only a migre 35% of climbers using this route actually make it to the summit at Uhuru peak. Scenically, Marangu route has great views of the rain forest, Mawenzi peak, and the landscape below as well as the magnificient vista from the summit.Marangu route is ideal for those who are not confident in their ability to hike over steeper paths and are not comfortable sleeping under a tent. The route takes five days minimum to complete, although six days is more practical and recommended.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi- Moshi
leave Nairobi at 8:00am drive through namanga boarder check in then proceed to Arusha further to moshi for Overnight in a hotel. 8 hrs drive

Day 2: Moshi - Mandara hut (9,020ft/2750m)
Drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Marangu for entry registration. Start the trek to Mandara hut through thick rain forest. Have packed lunch on the way. Dinner and retire for the day.

Day 3: Mandara hut - Horombo hut (12,200ft/3720m)
Ascend through moorland with packed lunch on the way and end the day’s hiking at Horombo hut.
Note: An extra day for acclimatization can be added by staying another night at Horombo hut. The day is spent on a hike to Mawenzi hut and back in the evening.

Day 4: Horombo hut - Kibo hut (15,420ft/4700m)
Walk up, across the saddle, to Kibo Hut. Dinner and rest till Midnight.

Day 5: Kibo hut -Summit(19,340ft/5895m)- Horombo hut
Midnight trek to the summit via Gilman’s Point. After a short period of photo taking at Uhuru peak, descend to Kibo Hut for breakfast. Continue down to Horombo Hut for the day’s and night’s rest.

Day 6: Horombo hut - Moshi
Walk down to mandara then to the park gate catch your drive to hotel at Moshi for dinner and over night.

Day 7
after break fast catch your drie for 8 hrs back home

Bookings

Foreigner / Non Residents 

• 1- 2 pax =  1,900 USD
• 3 - 4 pax = 1,850 USD
• 5 - 7 = pax 1,800 USD
• 8 pax and above =  1,700 USD

East Africa Citizen Rates

• 1- 2 pax ksh 90,000
• 3 - 4 pax Ksh 80,000
• 5 - 7 & above pax Ksj 75 ,000