Marangu Express: Kilimanjaro in 5 Days

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Basic

Group size

2-15 tourists,
over 15 y.o.

Often called the “Coca-Cola Route” or “Tourist Route”, the Marangu Route is the most popular path to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Known for its comfortable sleeping huts, complete with mattresses, pillows, and dining halls, it’s the easiest and most gradual ascent, making it ideal for first-time climbers. Starting from the southeast at Marangu Gate, the 5-day trek offers a scenic and steady climb. While it’s less strenuous, only 35% reach the summit due to under-preparation. The descent follows the same trail, sometimes making it feel busier. Its shorter distance to Moshi also makes it a more budget-friendly option.

The cost of the tour depends on the number of people in the group. Please check the current rates for your chosen dates at the time of booking.

Mountain Climbing

Daniel M. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English

Daniel (Managing Director) worked as a tour guide and founded the company in 2016. We are locally owned and based in Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda. We also operate our own fleet of vehicles and employ our own drivers and guides.

Tour highlights

Reach the Roof of Africa – Uhuru Peak

Conquer Africa’s highest summit with a steady, scenic ascent and unforgettable sunrise views from the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Comfortable Mountain Huts Along the Route

Enjoy the unique convenience of sleeping huts with beds, mattresses, and dining areas, offering more comfort than tents—perfect for first-timers.

Diverse Landscapes and Rich Wildlife

Trek through lush rainforests, heathlands, and alpine deserts—spotting Colobus monkeys, exotic birds, and surreal plants along the way.

Route details

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be greeted by a representative and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxing evening with cozy rooms, hot showers, Wi-Fi, and even a swimming pool. Later, attend a detailed pre-climb briefing with our mountain team to ensure you're fully prepared for the journey ahead.

Difficulty

Challenging

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Tour provider's comments

Moderate fitness with previous trekking experience ideal.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Tent

4 nights

Hotel

2 nights

Mountain camps are set up and broken down each day by expert camp porters.

You’ll stay in double occupancy all-weather tents with full-ground pads to keep you and your gear dry. Private toilet tents, solar-lit dining tents with tables and chairs, and basins of hot water for washing are provided in every camp.

Grand Traverse treks include upgraded solar-lit walk-in-height sleeping tents with mountaineering beds and mattresses for additional comfort.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Kilimanjaro Region, Kilimanjaro International Airport

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Tour conditions

Included

Two way private airport transfers;
All park fees collected by the National Park;
Hotel ccommodations one night before and one night after the expedition;
Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro;
All meals on the hike;
All group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery and cutlery);
Oxygen cylinders and oximeters;
Complete Expedition medical kits;
Professional guides licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park;
Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.);
Government taxes;
Crew salaries;
Medical evacuations with AMREF Flying doctors;
Purified water while on the mountain;
Portable tented private flush toilet.

Extras

Personal Climbing gears;
Tanzania Visa on arrival;
Mountaineering Insurance;
Tips and Gratuities;
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.).

Group size

2-15 tourists, over 15 y.o.

Duration

7 days

6 nights

It's important to know

Tanzania is very near to the equator. So the sun is always at its acme for most of the day. The sun can be fierce and cause sunburns and sunstroke. Wear a hat, shades, and use SPF sunblock lotion