5-Day Marangu Route Group joining Kilimanjaro hiking 2025, 2026
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120 hours
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Take the Marangu Route, also referred to as the "Coca-Cola" route, as it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. Witness the bright sunrise on Gillman's Point before summiting Uhuru Peak.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Marangu gate to mandara hut
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register and commence the climb. Hike 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, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Altitude: 1,700 m to 2,740 m Distance Covered: 7 km (4-5 hours) Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Mandara hut to horombo hut
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
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 groundsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.
Horombo hut to kibo hut
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
Ascending, you 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”. Enjoy dinner, rest and prepare for the summit climb. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Altitude: 3,700 m to 4,700 m Distance Covered: 10 km (6-8 hours)
Kibo hut to summitt then horombo hut
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
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, 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, descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment. The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there! Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Altitude: 4,700 m to 5,895 m then 5,895 m to 3,700 m Distance Covered: 4 km up / 14 km down (10-15 hours)
Horombo hut to moshi
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Kilimanjaro National Park
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through the 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). Meet a vehicle at Marangu Gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Don’t forget to tip your Tanzanian guides and porters. It is time for celebration! Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Altitude: 3,700 m to 1,700 m Distance Covered: 18 km (5-7 hours)
What‘s Included
Gate transfer, During the climb you will spleep in Huts
Crew wages, Guide, Cook, Porters, Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
Flights
Tipping the crew
Visas
Park Fees and Tax
Items of a personal nature
Laundry Services
Pickup points
Leopard Hotel
35 F Market Street, Moshi Tanzania
Parkview Inn
Aga Khan Road, Near Central Bus Station Moshi Tanzania
Kilimanjaro Lodge
Rengua Road Box 1402 Moshi Tanzania
Happy Family Cottage Hostel
Kiboni Boma Ng'ombe, Moshi Tanzania
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5-Day Marangu Route Group joining Kilimanjaro hiking 2025, 2026
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trustable, supportive, good service, responsive
Y4705BKmervea,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an unforgettable honeymoon experience with this tour company! We decided almost at the last minute, but they managed to organize everything perfectly in just about a week. The Kilimanjaro climb and safari were truly once-in-a-lifetime adventures, and the price was much more reasonable compared to other tours. A special thanks to our amazing guides, Samora and Anderson. There were moments when I felt like giving up, but thanks to their constant support and encouragement, I made it to the summit. It’s an achievement I will never forget. Everything was smooth, well-organized, and stress-free, which allowed us to fully enjoy our honeymoon. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a memorable adventure in Tanzania
Trustable company
Ayhan O,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kitano tour is very responsive . As the first time visitors to the area and decided in a very short call, first contact to Kitano to end of mt kili climb, just 10 days, they responded very timely manner. It is a company of its word. They met all their commitments. They respect all timings, no hassle for late arrivals or early pick ups , transfers , are all good. Their professionalism to handle the privacy, service in the mountain are all good too. They are trustable service supplier of your mt Kili climb, you can count on them.
Great experiance! Amazing tour!
8alicjat,,Jul 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are really happy and lucky to find Kitano Tours on Viator.com .We had great time in our 5 Days Marangu Route to Mount Kilimanjaro. The crew was amazing, our guides Muddy and Tadey-they are the BEST!!They know when to motivate you and when to tell you what's best for you. The food was delicious , no one got sick,and we were never hungry-no need for any dehydration meal to be carried -we did take some and in the end we gave all to the porters ;-)Our group,5 people ,we all made it to the summit-thanks to Muddy and Tadey. I don't think we would have made it without their support-summit night is hard physically and mentally,don't kid yourself.Also big thanks to all our porters, without them this would not be possible-they carried all our staff and they were very helpfull.Special thanks to Mark,Moses and Genius .During our hike we slept in the huts, the beds are very comfortable-no need to carry a matteress.Its cold up there so take good sleeping bag!! We would definitely recommend this company!! Also Emanuel was very professional and polite.We found medals in souvenir shop (I climed Kilimangaro) and I asked him if he can get them for us, and to our surprice he did ;-)Thank you! Great people,good company and unforgettable time.Thank you for a wonderful experience.
THEY ARE BEST!! I WANT TO GO AGAIN
337nasrak,,Jan 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's a long climb to the summit (we spread it out over 5 days in order to help us adjust to the altitude, following the quieter Rongai route) but also a fairly easy one from a technical perspective. You basically just walk to the summit and need only a good pair of boots, warm clothes, and some stamina. The final push is usually done under the cover of darkness (setting off from the summit camp around midnight) but in exchange for the long day, you reach the summit around dawn. Spectacular views of the sun rising over the African plains (not to mention the volcanic caldera and what's left of the Furtwangler glacier) if you make it! I recommend you this company 100%
All fifteen hiking team members - guides, chef, camp master, waiter, porters
sarahgH4498BE,,Oct 10, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the planning expertise of Emmanuel to the hiking leadership of Migaan and Michael, this trip was perfectly executed. All fifteen hiking team members - guides, chef, camp master, waiter, porters - were genuinely eager to please, grateful for any thanks and happy throughout. It was our privilege to be in the company of these fifteen people for seven days who were so sincere and honest. Every single one of them was responsible for getting the four of us up to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro and back down again. We are eternally grateful and they will always be part of our lives
Big team and friendly people
anger0k,,Sep 24, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private group expedition proved highly successful with all seven of our hikers reaching the summit. Following this challenging climb, the safaris to Tarangire and Ngorongoro were more than any of us expected. Lots of big game animals in the wild! highly recommend this company as they know how to do expeditions right!!
best tour operator in Moshi and Arusha
lalashowil,,Sep 24, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had great time in my 5 Days Marangu Route to Mount Kilimanjaro. Great thing I have is the memory I kept by reaching the roof of Africa. Am so happy to have a very great guide who gives me courage until I manage to summit thank you kitano tours and safaris for unforgettable experience
If you plan to hike Mount Kilimanjaro think about Kitano Tours. I would recommend this company without hesitation.
138ashym,,Sep 6, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Mudi, took care of everything. Our trip was organized and we were consulted to ensure that we were happy with the plans. This trip specifically was amazing. Mudi Not only organized everything but given we hiked Mt Kilimanjaro, he also checked in with us in terms of our health. Constantly making sure we were ok with the increasing altitude. In addition to this Mudi made the trip fun by telling stories as we walked.
We made it to the Summit with Kitano Tours
vedastusl,,Sep 6, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience, I will never forget it. the trip was well organized. Started with a great briefing and the hotel had us all sat together as a group for meals both before and after the climb which was a great way to get to know each other before we started and a good opportunity to say goodbye. the guides were superb and the company was second to none. Had the best time and tamed the beast. Highly recommended.
ADVENTUROUS HIKE
anoldkIn,,Sep 1, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00i had an adventurous hike with this company, the guide was highly proffesional and very knowledgeable, the team was helpful and supported me all the way to the peak, without them i wouldn’t have made it. the marangu route was a bit gradual compared to what i was expecting but still it was challenging in it’s own way, my guide was very attentive and he made sure i was okay all the way, he was very encouraging and made the hike more fun.
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