About this experience
Marangu Route is the most popular, least difficult and the shortest way to Uhuru Peak. This route is also called the Tourist Route or the Coca Cola Route. 70% of all climbers choose this route, because most of the route consists of easy hiking. This route is fairly easy but the final part to the summit is still difficult. Although this rout is the easiest, it has the highest failure rate due to bad preparation. It is advised to take this route seriously enough, to be well organized and to take all possible safety measures.
At a glance
- Duration: 120 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 120 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- All meals while on the Mountain.
- All nights’ accommodation in Huts.
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees.
- Arrival and Departure transfers.
- Professional, experienced, mountain.
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters.
- All Park fees and Rescue fees.
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food.
- Clean, purified drinking water.
Not included
- International and Local Flights.
- Optional activities
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks. )
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
Itinerary and highlights
Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut.
5,500 ft / 1,700 m to 9,000 ft / 2,740 m
7 km
4-5 hours
Montane Forest
Meals: L, D
Budget Lodging: Mandara Hut
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
9,000 ft / 2,700 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m
11 km
6-8 hours
Heathland
Meals: B, L, D
Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 15,400 ft / 4,700 m
10 km
6-8 hours
Alpine Desert
Meals: B, L, D
Budget Lodging: Kibo Hut
Day 4: Summit Day then down to Horombo Hut
15,400 ft / 4,700 m to 19,300 ft / 5,895 m
19,300 ft / 5,895 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m
4 km up / 14 km down
10-15 hours
Alpine Desert
Meals: B, L, D
Budget Lodging: Horombo Camp
Day 5: Horombo Hut – Arusha
12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 5,500 ft / 1,700 m
18km
5-7 hours
Meals: B
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Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up all clients staying within Arusha city
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Martial Adventure Safaris
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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