The Classic Kilimanjaro Experience
Known as the “Coca-Cola Route”, Marangu is the most popular route on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the only route with hut accommodation and offers a direct path to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa.
Duration: 6 Days
Starting Price: $1864
Distance: 15–20 km/day
Altitude Gain: 500–1000m/day
Moshi → Marangu Gate → Mandara Hut
Time: 3:30h | Distance: 8km | Altitude: +830m
Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut
Time: 4:50h | Distance: 11.9km | Altitude: +850m
Horombo → Zebra Rocks → Horombo
Time: 2:30h | Distance: 22.8km
Horombo → Kibo Hut
Time: 4:10h | Distance: 9.46km | Altitude: +990m
Kibo → Uhuru Peak → Horombo
Time: 10:25h | Distance: 19.7km
Horombo → Marangu Gate → Moshi
Time: 7:10h | Distance: 19.6km
June to October is the ideal season for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.