The Marangu Route, also known as the “Coca-Cola” Route, is the oldest and most established route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route that offers sleeping cabins in dormitories instead of camping. There are 60 bunk beds each in Mandara Hut and Kibo Hut and 120 bunk beds in Horombo Hut. Guests will be provided with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required.
The huts have shared dining rooms and basic washrooms, ranging from flush toilets and running water in the lower huts to long toilets and buckets of water in the Kibo hut. Many prefer Marangu because it is considered the easiest trail on the mountain due to its gradual slope and direct path. However, the route’s short time window makes altitude acclimatization quite difficult.
The route approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. The Marangu route is slightly less scenic and varied than the other routes, as the ascent and descent take place on the same path. For this reason it is also the busiest route. Tanzania Horizon Safaris offers Marangu as a five or six day private climb. The five-day variant does not have an acclimatization day in the Horombo Hut on the third day.
• Private transportation to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodation in Moshi.
• 2 nights in Moshi.
• Transportation to and from Kilimanjaro Gate
• Park entrance fees,
• Camping fees
• Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
• 18% VAT on tour fees and services
• Sleeping mats
• Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
• 3 warm meals daily on the mountain
• Sufficient treated and filtered drinking water throughout the hike
• Hot water for washing
• Fair wages for the mountain crew
• Government taxes
• Emergency first aid kit – Lunch, dinner and drinks at your hotel before and after the climb. – Travel Insurance – A portable flush toilet with toilet tent is available for an additional cost of $80 for the entire hike. – Flights – Laundry (available at the hotel) – Personal items and toiletries – Tips for guides, porters and chef
For the entire group (not per person)
• Guides: $20/day/guide • Cook: $15/day • Porters: $10/day/porter
