(6 Days / 5 Nights)
Route Nickname: “Coca-Cola Route”
Unique Feature: The only Kilimanjaro route with hut accommodations
Scenery: Less diverse than other routes, but still beautiful
Difficulty: Moderate
Success Rate: Moderate (~65–75%)
Best For: Budget trekkers and those looking for a less rugged trek
Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Elevation: 1,870m to 2,720m
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Activities:Register at Marangu Gate and begin your trek through lush rainforest.
Look for blue monkeys and colorful birds.
Overnight in Mandara Hut (wooden cabins with beds).
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Elevation: 2,720m to 3,720m
Distance: 12 km
Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
Habitat: Heath/Moorland
Activities:Exit rainforest and enter moorland zone.
Enjoy clear views of Mawenzi Peak.
Arrive at Horombo Hut for rest and overnight.
Day 3: Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut (Highly Recommended)
Elevation: 3,720m
Activities:
Optional hike to Mawenzi Ridge or Zebra Rocks (up to 4,100m).
This day helps your body adjust to altitude.
Return to Horombo for a second night.
💡 Note: Some itineraries skip this day and make it a 5-day trek — but we recommend the 6-day version for higher success.
Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Elevation: 3,720m to 4,700m
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Activities:Cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
Sparse vegetation, colder temperatures.
Arrive at Kibo Hut, have an early dinner, and rest.
Prepare for midnight summit attempt.
Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Elevation: 4,700m to 5,895m (Uhuru), then down to 3,720m
Distance: 6 km up / 15 km down
Hiking Time: 12–15 hours total
Habitat: Arctic (at summit), then moorland
Activities:Begin summit at midnight with headlamps.
Pass Gilman’s Point (5,685m) and Stella Point (5,756m).
Reach Uhuru Peak – the Roof of Africa!
Celebrate, then descend all the way back to Horombo Hut.
Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Elevation: 3,720m to 1,870m
Distance: 20 km
Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
Habitat: Moorland and rainforest
Activities:Final trek through rainforest.
Receive summit certificates at the gate.
Transfer back to Moshi or Arusha hotel.
Accommodation:
Huts instead of tents (bunk beds with mattresses)
Basic but comfortable with shared dining and toilet facilities
✅ Inclusions:
2 nights hotel stay (pre/post trek) in Moshi or Arusha
All park entrance, camping, and rescue fees
Kilimanjaro park certified guide, assistant guides, cooks, and porters
All meals on the mountain (hot and fresh)
Drinking water and tea/coffee
Hut accommodation (Mandara, Horombo, Kibo)
Emergency oxygen and first-aid kit
Airport transfers (JRO – Kilimanjaro International Airport)
❌ Exclusions:
International flights
Tanzanian visa
Travel insurance (required)
Personal gear (clothing, boots, sleeping bag, etc.)
Tips for guides, porters, and cook
Snacks and personal expenses
