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French5 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Via Marangu Route
Offered by - Hilltop Travel Company
Tour Features
The Marangu Route, commonly known as the Coca-Cola Route, is popular because it can be completed in fewer days and offers permanent sleep huts at the campsites. Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak. Although this is a shorter route, it has a steeper incline and less time for acclimatization, resulting in a lower summit success rate. The Marangu Route is the only one where the ascent and descent share the same path, which leads to higher traffic on the trail. Duration: 5 days Difficulty: Medium Scenery: Good Traffic: High
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Bus. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Mandara Huts No images available | All Meals Included |
| 2 | Horombo Huts No images available | All Meals Included |
| 3 | Kibo Hut No images available | All Meals Included |
| 4 | Horombo Huts No images available | All Meals Included |
| 5 | B&B Hotel No images available | Breakfast & Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - MARANGU GATE – MANDARA HUTS8.3 km / 5 mi | 4-5 hrs | Rainforest Elevation: 1905m (6250ft) to 2723m (8934ft) Altitude gained: 818m Departing from Moshi, a 1-hour drive takes you through the village of Marangu to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while observing the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for their journey ahead. Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and winding trails as your guide introduces you to the local flora, fauna, and wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and slippery, so gaiters and trekking poles are highly recommended.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Mandara Huts
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 2 - MANDARA HUTS – HOROMBO HUTS12.5 km / 7.8 mi | 6-8 hrs | Moorland Elevation: 2723m (8934ft) to 3721m (12,208ft) Altitude gained: 998m After a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast, we leave the rainforest behind and continue on an ascending path through heathland, where we might spot giant lobelias and groundsels. As we move into the open moorlands, small shrubs become the predominant vegetation. We stop for lunch along the way, with amazing views of Mawenzi. We reach Horombo Huts in the late afternoon, with a spectacular view of Kibo Summit in the distance. The temperature begins to drop as we settle in for the night.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Horombo Huts
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 3 - HOROMBO HUTS – KIBO HUTS10.5 km / 6 mi | 6-8 hrs | Semi-Desert Elevation: 3721m (12,208ft) to 4714m (15,466ft) Altitude gained: 993m After breakfast, we continue through dwindling heathland that transitions into a moonscape as we approach the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. We stop for lunch along the way, and later cross this large saddle, with Kibo Summit looming ahead, marking the starting point for our summit climb in just a few hours.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 4 - KIBO HUTS – SUMMIT – HOROMBO HUTS6.25 km / 3.9 mi up | 5-7 hrs | – 15.75 km / 9 mi down | 5-6 hrs | Glaciers, Snow-Capped Summit Elevation: 4714m (15,466ft) to 5895m (19,341ft) Altitude gained: 1181m Descent to: 3721m (12,208ft) Altitude lost: 2174m Excitement builds as we begin our summit attempt with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We ascend in switchbacks through heavy scree and possibly snow, heading towards Gilman’s Point on the crater rim. Here, you will be rewarded with a magnificent sunrise during a short rest. Faster hikers may reach the summit in time to enjoy the sunrise at Uhuru Peak. The final hour to Uhuru Peak is likely to involve walking through snow, but the reward is worth it: the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa! After photos, celebrations, and perhaps a few tears of joy, we take a moment to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We then begin our steep descent to Horombo Huts, stopping at Kibo Hut for lunch and a brief rest. Loose gravel and volcanic ash make the descent tricky, so gaiters and trekking poles are strongly recommended. A well-deserved rest awaits you at Horombo Huts.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Horombo Huts
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 5 - HOROMBO HUTS – MARANGU GATE – MOSHI20 km / 12.5 mi | 6-7 hrs | Rainforest Elevation: 3721m (12,208ft) to 1905m (6250ft) Altitude lost: 1816m After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation with your crew, we begin our descent, stopping at Mandara Huts for lunch. Be sure to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, as you will be leaving them here. We continue down to the Marangu Park Gate, where you will receive your summit certificates. The weather becomes much warmer as we descend, and the terrain is wet, muddy, and steep, so gaiters and trekking poles are highly recommended. Once at the gate, a vehicle will meet you for the drive back to your hotel in Moshi (about 45 minutes). Enjoy a long-awaited hot shower, a celebratory dinner, and a relaxing evening!
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: B&B Hotel
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Rates Per Person
Aug 14, 2025 - Aug 14, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Moshi and ends in Moshi, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Moshi and ends in Moshi, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Hilltop Travel Company
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