Day 01
Kilimanjaro International Airport → ArushaArrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge. Meet your lead guide for a climb briefing and equipment check.
Stay
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meals
Dinner
5 Days · Private Kilimanjaro Climb
5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb
The Coca-Cola Route — Kilimanjaro's Classic Hut-to-Hut Climb
Price
From $2,200per person
Safari Overview
5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb
The 5 Days Marangu Route is the shortest standard itinerary on Mount Kilimanjaro and the only route that uses comfortable mountain huts instead of tents.
It follows the same trail up and down. Quicker and drier than camping routes — but with less acclimatisation than the 6-day version, it suits fit trekkers with prior altitude experience.
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Day by Day
6 days, unfolding slowly across Tanzania's wildest country.
Day 02
Marangu Gate (1,860 m) → Mandara Hut (2,700 m)Marangu Gate → Mandara Hut
Register at Marangu Gate and trek through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut. Hiking: 4–5 hours.
Stay
Mandara Hut (bunkhouse)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 03
Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut (3,720 m)Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut
Ascend through heath and moorland with views of Mawenzi Peak to Horombo Hut. Hiking: 5–6 hours.
Stay
Horombo Hut (bunkhouse)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04
Horombo Hut → The Saddle → Kibo Hut (4,700 m)Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut
Cross the alpine Saddle to Kibo Hut. Rest, enjoy an early dinner and prepare for the midnight summit attempt. Hiking: 5–6 hours.
Stay
Kibo Hut (bunkhouse)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05
Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) → Horombo HutKibo Hut → Uhuru Peak → Horombo Hut
Begin the summit ascent after midnight, reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise, then descend to Horombo Hut. Hiking: 11–14 hours.
Stay
Horombo Hut (bunkhouse)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06
Horombo Hut → Mandara Hut → Marangu Gate → ArushaHorombo Hut → Marangu Gate → Arusha
Descend through Mandara Hut and rainforest to Marangu Gate, receive your summit certificate and transfer back to Arusha.
Stay
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meals
Breakfast & Lunch
What's Included
Everything covered
- Airport meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- All airport and trailhead transfers
- Pre- and post-climb accommodation in Arusha (bed & breakfast)
- All park entry, camping/hut and rescue fees
- IMEC-trained lead guides, assistant guides, cook and porters
- Full-board mountain meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Filtered drinking water on the mountain
- Quality four-season tents and sleeping mats (camping routes)
- Oxygen cylinder, pulse oximeter and full first-aid kit
- Twice-daily health checks by your lead guide
- Summit certificate presentation
- Government taxes and levies
Not Included
Please plan for
- International flights
- Tanzanian visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Personal trekking gear (rentals available)
- Sleeping bag
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Tips for mountain crew (guideline provided)
- Personal expenses
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"William was incredibly responsive and quick to customize our trip — and our guide Tom tailored every day to our interests."
Recent guests
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"Climbing Kilimanjaro via Marangu with this team was life-changing. Our guides were attentive, supportive and full of encouragement."
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
About this itinerary
The same path up and down means less climb-high, sleep-low acclimatisation. On the 5-day version, success is around 65% — we recommend the 6-day version.
Yes — shared bunk rooms with mattresses and a warm dining hall. Bring your own sleeping bag.
You need a full layering system, insulated jacket, four-season sleeping bag, boots and headlamp. Quality rentals are available in Moshi.
Planning your safari
The Northern Circuit (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro) over 6–8 days delivers the classic Big Five experience, the Great Migration, and easy logistics from Kilimanjaro Airport.
6–8 days is the sweet spot for the Northern Circuit. Add 3–4 nights in Zanzibar for a beach extension, or extend to 10–12 days to include a fly-in to Ruaha or Nyerere.
For July–October and Christmas/New Year we recommend booking 8–12 months ahead. Green season (March–May) can be booked 3–4 months out.
Yes. Most camps welcome children from age 6, and family-friendly lodges accept younger kids with private vehicles. We tailor pace, activities and lodges to your family.
Absolutely — this is one of our most popular combinations. Daily flights connect the Serengeti to Zanzibar in about 2.5 hours.
Technically yes, but we strongly recommend against it. Roads are unmarked, wildlife is unpredictable, and park regulations are strict. A trained driver-guide multiplies your sightings tenfold.
Yes. Many of our guests travel solo. Private guides mean you're never alone, and our small-group departures let you meet like-minded travelers.
Absolutely. Most guests add 6–8 days on safari after a Kili summit, or start with a safari to acclimatise to the bush before the mountain. We handle all logistics as one seamless Tanzania trip.
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