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5 days Marangu Route

About this experience

At 5,895m (19,340 ft), Mt Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and this adventure along the Marangu Route will get you to the top safely, quickly, and with your budget in mind. Overnight in mountain huts and awake ready to conquer the slopes. Affectionately known as the Coca-Cola Route due to its popularity, Marangu covers forests, moorlands, and the Saddle (a high-altitude desert), on its way to Kibo Hut. This is the quickest route to the summit — with a catch: The trail is well-maintained but because of the quick ascent, the success rate is not as high as other routes. Local guides, cooks, and porters will provide support during your trek and at mountain huts along the way.

At a glance

  • Duration: 120 hr
  • Private experience

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5 days Marangu Route
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour120 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 120 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Fresh Water for Drinking & Hot Water for Washing Daily
  • Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
  • Lunch
  • Hotel the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid)
  • Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress)
  • Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook and Their Wages

Not included

  • Visas, Flights and Travel & Health Insurances
  • Gratuities
  • Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
  • Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet
  • Snacks, personal medicine, water purifying tablets; Meals & drinks not specified + snacks

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Stop by the gate for Your Guide to Register you for trekking.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Intrepid Treks and Safaris

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 120 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–11; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 51+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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