Marangu Route

This is the easiest route to the summit of Kilimanjaro, sometimes called the Coca-Cola Route. The Marangu route takes you at a gentle pace through forests, moorlands and then across The Saddle, a high-altitude desert separating the main summit, Kibo, 5896m, from craggy Mawenzi, 5149m, to Kibo Hut. From here an early start is made for the ascent to Uhuru Point (the highest top of Kibo). The path zig-zags up steep scree which is easier to climb when frozen. The views from the crater rim at Gillman's Point at dawn can be spectacular. Uhuru Peak lies a further 1h30min. around the rim. Accommodation on the mountain is in comfortable huts.

Day 1
From Marangu gate the track passes through the forest which gives people an opportunity to observe the wildlife and enjoy the forest. From here we can visit the nearby Maundi Crater, a 2 hour walk and small mound rising out of the trees to the north.We will then go through the forest up to the main peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi, providing plenty of inspiration for the trek to come.Meals and overnight will be served at Mandara Hut.

Day 2
From Mandara Hut there are two paths running roughly parallel through the forest and then a narrow band of heather before meeting near the start of the moorland and to the right are the jagged peaks of Mawenzi , looking higher than Kibo from this angle, although undulating and steep in places, is easy to follow all the way up to Horombo Hut.Meals and overnight will be served at Horombo hut.

Day 3
Today we continue gradually gaining height, past the last water point, which is highest running water on this route, and cross the flat plain between Kibo and Mawenzi until we meet jiwe la ukoyo meaning "pointed Rocks".From here Kibo Hut will take us another hour and a half, which is at 4700m.Meals and overnight will be served at Kibo Hut.

Day 4
Today we will go from Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak, then start our descent to Horombo Hut.We will start walking very early in the morning in order for us to see the sunrise from the crater rim. This also gives us a chance of avoiding the mist. Also, the steep slope up to Gillman's point and the snow on the path to Uhuru Peak will still be frozen, which will make the walking safer and less strenuous .Sunrises at around 6am so we should allow ourselves 5 to 6 hours from Kibo Hut to Gillman's point (5680m) plus another 2 hours to reach Uhuru peak (5896m). From Uhuru peak or Gillman's we descend on the same route and it will take us 1 to 2 hours to Horombo Hut.

Day 5
On this last day we retrace our step and down on the path to park gate.Meals and overnight will be served at our town Hotel.home

This is the easiest and most poplar route up Kilimanjaro and used by most trekking groups. A trek on this route usually take five days and four nights for the round trip. Most trekkers only go as far as Gillman's point, located on the crater rim at 5685m. The summit requires another four hours of walking.