Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Tours and Treks 2024/2025

The Marangu Route holds the distinction of being the oldest and the first official route to Mount Kilimanjaro. Setting itself apart from other paths, this trail offers climbers the convenience of dormitory-style huts instead of camps throughout the expedition, providing ample chances to rest, unwind, and partake in communal dining. Due to the availability of fizzy drinks at certain huts, this route has earned the endearing nickname "Coca-Cola Route.” The Marangu Route can be fairly crowded as it is considered the easier route to Kilimanjaro. The popularity also means the route is well maintained. If you are on a trip to Tanzania and wish to climb Kilimanjaro in comfort, Marangu Route is the trail to take.

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6 Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking - Marangu Route

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I had the best experience ever! The climbing day is tough but it's so worth it to be on the
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking
  • Accommodation Camping, Tent, Hotel, Hut, Lodge & Sleeping Hut
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days06 From US$ 1,500 View Tour
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Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking 5-Day Marangu Route

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5 day trekking and hiking tour in Tanzania, visiting Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut and Kibo Hut. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking
  • Accommodation Hut, Hotel & Sleeping Hut
  • Age Range 10-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days05 From US$ 2,100 View Tour
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Climb Kilimanjaro - The Marangu Route

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We opted to do the 6 day marangu route with anapa travel - I have to say our guides, porters
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Climbing & Trekking and Hiking
  • Accommodation Hotel, Camping, Tent, Guest House, Hut & Sleeping Hut
  • Age Range 10-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, Tanzanian
days08 From US$ 1,820 View Tour
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  • Jan 01
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Mt. Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route | 7 Days

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We were well cared for and had a great time throughout the trek. The guides really helped our succes ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking & Adventure
  • Accommodation Tent, Hotel, Hut, Camping & Sleeping Hut
  • Age Range 18-60 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 1,790 View Tour
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Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu Route 7 Days

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Our Marangu route Kilimanjaro trek last week was incredible. We had the best service from the crew o ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking & Climbing
  • Accommodation Camping, Hut, Tent, Hotel & Sleeping Hut
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, German, Spanish
days07 From US$ 1,699 View Tour
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Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route

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If you have ever harboured thoughts of climbing Kilimanjaro, go for it!This is a brilliant trip with ...
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Climbing & Trekking and Hiking +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Camping, Hut & Resort
  • Age Range 18-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 4,800 View Tour
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  • Jan 25 Only 8 seats left
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Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing: 6 Days Marangu Route

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6 day trekking and hiking tour through Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut, Mawenzi Hut and 4 other destinations in Tanzania. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking & Adventure
  • Accommodation Hut & Sleeping Hut
  • Age Range 15-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, Spanish
days06 From US$ 1,890 View Tour
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Kilimanjaro - Rongai Route

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I have recently booked a hike to the top of Kilimanjaro through this tour operator. The booking expe ...
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking
  • Accommodation Hotel, Camping, Tent, Lodge, Resort & Hut
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 2,960 View Tour
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Five-Day Kilimanjaro Climb: Marangu Route

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I NEVER in a million years thought I would be able to make it to the Peak. This was our
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking & Climbing +2 more
  • Accommodation Hut, Hotel, Tent & Sleeping Hut
  • Age Range 7-85 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, German, Spanish
days05 From US$ 1,910 View Tour
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5 Days Kilimanjaro climb - Marangu Route

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5 day trekking and hiking tour through Arusha, Marangu Gate, Horombo Hut and 3 other destinations in Tanzania. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking & Climbing
  • Accommodation Hut, Hotel & Sleeping Hut
  • Age Range 12-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days05 From US$ 1,500 View Tour
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Mt. Kilimanjaro - Marangu route, 7 days

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My husband and I decided to climb Kilimanjaro as part of our honeymoon trip to Tanzania. Our tour op ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking & Climbing
  • Accommodation Hotel, Tent, Camping, Hut & Sleeping Hut
  • Age Range 12-69 yrs
  • Operated in English, Tanzanian
days07 From US$ 1,941 View Tour
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Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route & Serengeti Adventure

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12 day trekking and hiking trip through Moshi, Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut and 6 other destinations in Tanzania. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking & National parks
  • Accommodation Hotel, Camping, Hut & Lodge
  • Transport Bus, 4WD Jeep, Minibus & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days12 From US$ 5,199 View Tour
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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro 6-day Marangu Route

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6 day trekking and hiking tour in Tanzania, visiting Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut and Kibo Hut. Read More
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  • Activities Trekking and Hiking
  • Accommodation Hotel, Hut & Sleeping Hut
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days06 From US$ 2,200 View Tour
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Kilimanjaro - marangu route

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7 day trekking and hiking trip in Tanzania, visiting Arusha, Mandara Hut and Horombo Hut. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking & Climbing
  • Accommodation Hotel, Hut, Lodge, Camping & Sleeping Hut
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, Tanzanian
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Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Reviews

5 - Excellent
Based on 56 customer reviews
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5 - Excellent
  • Isaac Terry
“Travel with this tour operator was wonderful. All was good from the beginning until the end. During the preparation of my Kilimanjaro trip I got in contact with several agencies and finally I have chosen this company and Im just happy because I feel I made the correct choice.This 6 days climbing Kilimanjaro Experience by Marangu Route was just a life time experienceIt all was good. All the crew was professional, making medical check-ups twice a day, good food, nice and friendly staff, hot water bag for the cold nights, excellent service and mainly friendly staff talking with us all the way long JA special thank you to our amazing guides Victor and Selemon and without any exception to all members of the crew. Also to Anna, from the Office, that was really helpful and kind. Cheers”
The amazing Rongai Route
5 - Excellent
  • Anonymous
“What a great route to choose to get to your destination. You get to see both sides of the moutain the arid dry north compares the lush rainy south. The beautiful extra day at Mawenzi tarn to help with acclimitisation is so worth it. but most importantly living above the clouds for 4 days is just the best.”
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5 - Excellent
  • Samant
“I traveled with this tour operator for the second time. My first visit to the National Parks was in October 2020. There we met the managers of the company, and I noticed how prepared in travel management they were. They offered me to summit Mt.Kilimanjaro and I was immediately hooked on it.Though I have never been over 3000 m, I came home thinking over it and eventually booked a 7-day hike. At home, I spent a lot of time training for the climb. The guys met me, took to the hotel and prepared the missing equipment. I had a day of relax and then we started. There were seven people in our group: two Chines, two American and three Russian travelers. Climbing has passed on hurray and the organization on the top rating. Everything was perfect. We caught many picturesque vistas and experienced indelible emotions. I recommend everyone to climb Kili!”

Marangu Route - Trail overview

The Marangu Route is one of the most favored trails to Mount Kilimanjaro. The journey begins at the Marangu Gate, where trekkers register and start their adventure through a dense rainforest, where you can spot wildlife such as colobus monkeys and various bird species. Mandara Hut serves as the first resting point.

As the trek continues to Horombo Hut, the landscape changes to heath and moorland, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks, including Mawenzi Peak. Trekkers get an extra acclimatization day at Horombo Hut, preparing for the more challenging stages ahead.

The next destination is Kibo Hut, located at the base of the Kibo summit cone. The trail enters the Alpine desert zone, characterized by rocky and barren terrain. As trekkers approach Kibo Hut, they can feel the excitement and anticipation building for the ultimate challenge: summiting the Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895 meters.

Summit day commences well before dawn. This demanding 7–9 hour journey through steep scree slopes and switchbacks requires mental determination and physical strength. Witnessing the sunrise from the summit is a truly spiritual moment.

After conquering the veritable “Roof of Africa,” trekkers descend back to Horombo Hut for a well-deserved rest. The final stretch involves descending through the moorland and rainforest zones, passing through different ecological zones once again. Finally, at the Marangu Gate, trekkers will receive a certificate of successful ascent.

Climbing facts for the Marangu Route

Trek difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Trek duration: 5 to 6 days
Max altitude: 5,895 meters
Accommodation: Dormitory-style sleeping huts
Best season: July to September
Success rate: 80% (six-day hike), 50% (five-day hike)

Five-day sample itinerary for the Marangu Route

The Marangu Route is marketed as the shortest route to Kilimanjaro, so most climbers prefer the five-day itinerary for this route, even though the acclimatization can be difficult.

  • Day 1: Trek to Mandara Hut (4–6 hours)

    Your journey begins at the Marangu Gate (1,870 meters), located an hour’s drive from Moshi (two hours from Arusha). The day is relatively easy as you walk through the Kilimanjaro rainforest all the way to Mandara Huts (2,700 meters), which boasts solar lighting, bunk beds, and flush toilets.

  • Day 2: Trek to Horombo Hut (4–6 hours)

    An early start takes you to the Maundi Crater, and you see the dense rainforest finally giving way to low alpine moorlands. If the weather is clear, do not miss out on the Maundi Crater climb for the first full view of Mount Kibo. Your journey to Horombo Hut (3,720 meters) is also full of giant lobelias, which can be seen scattered all over the alpine landscape.

  • Day 3: Trek to Kibo Hut (7–9 hours)

    There are two routes to Kibo Hut. The Upper Route forks to the right and is mostly used by five-day trekkers. The one that forks to the left is for six-day trekkers. The day ends early at Kibo Hut in preparation for an early summit climb, which usually begins at around midnight. The last water point can be found at 4,130 meters, so don’t forget to stock up on your reserves.

  • Day 4: Trek to Summit, back to Horombo Hut (11–14 hours)

    Today is the day you summit Mount Kilimanjaro. You embark along a rocky path at midnight, reaching the first checkpoint at 5,150 meters (Hans Meyer Cave). The path continues for another two hours till you reach Gilman’s Point. This is where you take a break, rest those aching limbs and refuel your body. After adequate rest, you push toward Uhuru Peak (5,985 meters), the highest point in Africa.

    Once you are at the top, you can enjoy the views and click some of the most stunning pictures before returning to Kibo Hut and finally to Horombo Hut. This will surely be the longest day of your life, but it’s also bound to be the most enriching one so far.

  • Day 5: Back to Marangu Gate (1–3 hours)

    End your journey at Marangu Gate. You will likely be exhausted now, and a long hot shower is in order. Do not forget to collect your certificate for your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak or Gilman’s Point (depending on how strong you were mentally during the trek).

Note:  The duration mentioned for each day is approximated and will vary according to your trekking pace, weather conditions, and group dynamics.

Facts on trekking the Marangu Route

  • The Marangu Route covers an 82-kilometer-long distance.
  • Although Marangu Route can be completed in 5 days, taking an extra day to acclimate at the Horombo Hut is recommended.
  • The Marangu Route has the lowest summit success rates compared to other routes to Kilimanjaro.
  • If you are a novice climber, then this route is perfect for you, given the ample dormitory-style lodges and availability of refreshments at many stops along the trail.
  • You will need a licensed guide to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, so using a tour operator (like us) is recommended.

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