5 Days Kilimanjaro Climb: 5 day marangu route
Book the 5 day marangu route Kilimanjaro trek with Climb Kilimanjaro and Safaris. Summit Uhuru Peak via the classic Coca-Cola Route with comfortable hut lodging.
- Private Vehicle
- 3 Star Hotel
- Uhuru Peak (5,895m)
- Moshi
- All over the Year
- Eco-Tour, Hiking
- All meals during the trek
- English, Spanish, French, Chinese
- Easy to Moderate
- 2-15
- 12
- 65
Overview
The 5 days marangu route is Kilimanjaro’s oldest and most established path. Known for its relative comfort, it is the only route that offers dormitory-style hut accommodation with solar-powered lighting and comfortable mattresses. The trail winds through vibrant rainforests, high-altitude heather, and eventually the alpine desert before reaching the icy summit. This 6-day version includes a vital acclimatization day at Horombo Hut, significantly increasing your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak at 5,895m.
Highlights
- Hut Accommodation: Sleep in sturdy wooden huts (Mandara, Horombo, and Kibo) instead of tents.
- Diverse Ecosystems: Traverse four distinct climate zones in just five days.
- Uhuru Peak: Stand on the "Roof of Africa" and witness the spectacular sunrise over the glaciers.
- The Last Water Point: See the unique high-altitude flora at Horombo Hut, including the Giant Senecios.
