Marangu Route: 5-6 days trek
Known as the Coca-Cola Route, Marangu is by far the most popular route to the top. It is the quickest also. Camps along the Marangu route offer conveniences such as hut accomodation, and beverage vendors selling beer, soft drinks, and chocolates.
Each day of the route is an average of 5-6 hours hiking over a distance of 12-16 kilometers. The two exceptions to these averages are the summit day and hike out day. The summit day involves eight hours hiking to Uhuru peak and six hours return to Horombo hut. This is spread over an ascent of six kilometers and a descent of 21 kilometers to the camp. The hike out day is a distance of 21 kilometers which takes about six hours of walking downhill.


Day 1
From: Marangu Gate 1980m    To: Mandara Hut 2700m
Distance: 12km    Elevation Change: +720m
Hiking Time: 5 hours

Day 2
From: Mandara Hut 2700m    To: Horombo Hut 3720m
Distance: 15km    Elevation Change: +1020m
Hiking Time: 6 hours

Day 3
From: Horombo Hut 3720m    To: Horombo Hut 3720m*
Distance: 0km    Elevation Change: 0
Hiking Time:
*Day three is an acclimatization day spent at Horombo Hut. Day hike options are available.

Day 4
From: Horombo Hut 3720m    To: Kibo Hut 4700m
Distance: 15km    Elevation Change: +980m
Hiking Time: 6 hours

Day 5
From: Kibo Hut 4700m    To: Horombo Hut 3720m*
Distance: 6km ascent; 21km descent    Elevation Change: +1195m -2175m
Hiking Time: 8 hours ascent; 6 hours descent
*Day 5 includes summit attempt to Uhuru Peak 5895m

Day 6
From: Horombo Hut 3720m    To: Marangu Gate 1980m
Distance: 27km    Elevation Change: -1740m
Hiking Time: 6 hours

Tour Price 1pax: $1550 US |
Tour Price 2pax: $1500 US |
Tour Price 3-4pax: $1450 US |
Tour Price 6-8pax: $14250 US |
Tour Price 10-15+pax: $1350 US |
Extra day $200 US per person
Min 4 pax, tour leader 30% discount