7 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Trek | Adhama Adventures

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route in 7 days with Adhama Adventures. Known as the “Coca-Cola Route,” this trek offers hut accommodations, cultural immersion, and a classic Kilimanjaro experience.

Why Choose the Marangu Route?

• Oldest and most established Kilimanjaro route.
• Hut accommodations (instead of tents) for added comfort.
• Gentle slopes compared to other routes, making it popular for first-time climbers.
• Cultural immersion: pass through villages and interact with local communities.
• High success rate with proper acclimatization on the 7-day itinerary.

Detailed 7-Day Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Moshi

• Pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
• Transfer to hotel in Moshi for briefing and overnight stay.

Day 2: Marangu Gate → Mandara Hut

• Trek through lush rainforest.
• Distance: ~8 km | Time: 4–5 hours | Altitude: 2,700 m.

Day 3: Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut

• Enter moorland zone with views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
• Distance: ~12 km | Time: 6–8 hours | Altitude: 3,720 m.

Day 4: Horombo Hut (Acclimatization Day)

• Optional hike to Zebra Rocks or Mawenzi Ridge.
• Altitude: 3,720 m.

Day 5: Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut

• Trek across alpine desert.
• Distance: ~10 km | Time: 6–7 hours | Altitude: 4,700 m.

Day 6: Summit Day – Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak → Horombo Hut

• Midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m).
• Descend to Horombo Hut.
• Distance: ~21 km | Time: 12–14 hours.

Day 7: Horombo Hut → Marangu Gate → Moshi

• Final descent through rainforest.
• Celebration and certificate ceremony.

Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Price (Adhama Adventures)

• Solo climber: from $2,350
• Group (2–5 climbers): from $2,150 per person
• Group (6–10 climbers): from $2,050 per person
• Large group (11+ climbers): from $1,950 per person