Get To Know The Marangu Route On Kilimanjaro | Coca-Cola Route

In 2023, the Marangu Route is ranked 7th out of 7 Kilimanjaro routes and has a difficulty scale of nearly 1 climbing grade (Yosemite Decimal System), a hiking distance of roughly 82 kilometers (50 miles) and summit success rates of approximately 42%, on a 5-day hiking schedule, and an improved 56%, covered over a 6-day travel itinerary. Unlike the altitude length of the 7-day Machame, Lemosho, Rongai or Northern Circuit programs, the Marangu Route’s popularity can be attributed to its 3 established mountain huts, outlined in the route map below, as well as a hiking speed of 6 km/h (about 4 miles per hour) and a budget cost price point of around $1,800 per package. From the tourist wall gate at Kilimanjaro National Park, which is roughly 45 minutes away from Moshi town, your tour guide will start off the 5 or 6-day trek towards Mandara Hut, then onto Horombo and Kibo house by night, before finding your way at Kilimanjaro’s summit at Uhuru Peak.

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1. Success Rates

Climbing RouteSummit Success RatesNumber Of Hiking Days
Marangu Route42% Success Rate5 Days
Marangu Route56% Success Rate6 Days
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2. Huts

Hut NameElevation
Mandara Hut2,700 meters (8,858 feet)
Horombo Hut3,720 meters (12,205 feet)
Kibo Hut4,703 meters (15,430 feet)
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3. Price

Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking PackagesGroup Hiking Budget Private Hiking Cost
5-Day Marangu Route$1,775$2,300
6-Day Marangu Route$1,886$2,460
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4. Marangu vs Machame Route

Marangu RouteMachame Route
Rate of Success42%85%
Climbing DifficultyGrade I (YDS)Grade I, II & III (YDS)
Avg Daily Elevation Gains1,000 meters700 meters
Distance72 kilometers (45 miles)62 kilometers (37 miles)
Duration5 Days to 6 Days Itinerary6 Days to 7 Days Itinerary
Scenic ViewpointsVery LowModerate
AccommodationsMountain HutCamping Tent
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5. Map

Marangu Route Map
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6. Level of Difficulty

Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing RoutesLevel of DifficultyClimbing Grades (YDS)
5-Day Marangu RouteVery HardDifficulty Scale of 1 Climbing Grade
6-Day Marangu RouteHardDifficulty Scale of 1 Climbing Grade
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7. 6 Days Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (6,046 ft to 8,858 ft)

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (8,858 ft to 12,205 ft)

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge (acclimatization) to Horombo Hut (12,205 ft to 14,400 ft to 12,205 ft)

Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (12,205 ft to 15,430 ft)

Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut (15,430 ft to 19,341 ft)

Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (12,205 ft to 6,046 ft)

8. Hiking Distance

Hiking Distances
5-Day Marangu Route72 kilometers (45 miles)
6-Day Marangu Route77 kilometers (48 miles)
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John is a travel agent in Tanzania with extensive tourism experience since 2019 when he founded XPATS International Travel, a local travel agency recognized for its focus on affordable package tour options for standard and luxury excursion trips to Mount Kilimanjaro, in addition to African safari tours beyond hiking the summit. He was born on August 1, 1993 at the KCMC (Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center) hospital in Moshi, Tanzania. At the age of 4 years old, John and his family left Tanzania to begin his journey as a third culture kid and he has so far lived in Tanzania, Namibia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Cambodia and the Netherlands. Work Experience --- John has been climbing Kilimanjaro since the age of 16, when he would visit relatives in Tanzania during easter breaks. As of date, he has scaled the mountain for a total of 4 times along Marangu Route, Machame Route, Lemosho Route and Umbwe Route. Furthermore, he has explored various safari parks in Africa such as the Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Manyara National Park and the Conservation Area. John does a great job at tailoring personalized experiences that include hotel lodging upon arrival, airport transportation, comfortable tourism vehicles, well trained tour guide teams, as well as a wide selection of cozy accommodations in prime camping and lodge locations. Hobbies and Activities --- John enjoys a very healthy and active life that include various sports such as basketball, soccer, cycling and strength training. These activities keep him focused throughout the day and foster endurance to handle heaps of clients during the high seasons of tourism in Tanzania. Contacts --- John is available to connect and chat via Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, email and phone.

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