The Marangu Route, often referred to as the “Coca-Cola” route, is one of the most popular and accessible routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Known for its scenic beauty and relative comfort, the 5-day Marangu Route offers an unforgettable adventure to reach the summit of Africa’s highest peak. Whether you’re a first-time hiker or an experienced mountaineer, the Marangu Route provides an exciting and rewarding experience.
Why Choose the Marangu Route?
The Marangu Route stands out for several reasons:
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Best Time to Climb the Marangu Route
The best time to climb the Marangu Route is during the dry seasons, which typically occur from January to March and June to October. During these months, the weather is more favorable, with clear skies and warmer temperatures, making it ideal for hiking. However, Kilimanjaro can be climbed year-round, so it’s important to be prepared for varying weather conditions.
What to Expect on the Marangu Route
Packing List for the Marangu Route
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that takes you through diverse ecosystems, challenging terrains, and stunning vistas. The 5-day trek offers a balance of comfort and adventure, making it a great option for climbers looking to summit Africa’s highest peak. With the right preparation, patience, and determination, reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro will be an experience you’ll never forget.
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register, and commence the climb. Through the rainforest, you walk to the Mandara escarpment. If you want a better view of the surroundings including regions of Kenya and Tanzania, you should consider taking a side trip to Maundi Crater. In the rainforest, you can spot towering Eucalyptus trees, varied birdlife, and numerous Colobus monkeys.
You leave the glades of the rainforest 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 effects of the altitude.
As we ascend further, we pass the last watering spot and walk into the saddle of Kilimanjaro which is in between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. The rich vegetation starts once you advance into the upper heath land, but then gradually diminishes. Dinner will be arranged at the hut and you’ll relax and prepare for the next summit day.
The trekking will resume between midnight to 2 am and we’ll head towards the summit to the Gilman’s Point which is at the crater rim through a route filled with heavy scree and snow. Following that, we’ll ascend to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. You’ll be gifted with unbelievable.Once at the summit, you can take pictures which you will act as souvenirs for your friends and family back home. After spending some time up there, you’ll be descending down to the Horombo escarpment. Lunch on route The climb will begin in way before sunrise in the darkness, thus you’ll be requiring headlamps and flashlights. Until you start descending, it’s going to be extremely cold and you’ll need warm layer of clothes. This will be by far the most demanding part of the trekking journey and a strong will power and an optimistic attitude is required to complete it!
Following breakfast, you’ll be descending down to the Mandara Hut through a moorland trail. Then through a lush forest path, you’ll be further descending to Marangu to the National Park gate. The lower elevations will most likely be muddy and wet where gaiters and trekking poles will come in handy. Shorts and t-shirts are more than enough to wear, however, do pack rain gear and warm clothes. Youth Adventures vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).
| Number of People | Cost Per Person in US($) |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $1,995 |
| 2 People | $1,750 |
| 3 People | $1,730 |
| 4 People | $1,700 |
| 5 People | $1,680 |
| 6 People | $1,660 |
| 7 People | $1,640 |
| 8 People | $1,620 |
| 9 People | $1,600 |
| 10 People + | $1,580 |
| Classic Package | Deluxe Package |
|---|---|
| 2 nights Accommodations at your own choice of hotel according to your budget | 2 nights Accommodations on BB at either of the following Panama Garden resort or Ameg Lodge |
We are a well-established business, founded in 2018 by Benjamin Kirenga (Managing Director) who worked as a tour guide and before founding the company.
We are locally owned and based in Tanzania and Kenya.
We also operate our own fleet of vehicles and employ our own drivers and guides which makes our prices competitive as it eliminates commission to third parties.
Mwondoko Complex Building, Along Market Street Rd. Moshi Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
