5-Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Trek
Experience the legendary Marangu Route, known as the “Coca-Cola Route,” featuring comfortable mountain huts and a gradual ascent through diverse ecological zones of Mount Kilimanjaro. Begin and end your adventure with relaxing stays at Weru Weru River Lodge, an eco-friendly lodge nestled near Mount Kilimanjaro with comfortable rooms, a swimming pool, spa facilities, and beautiful mountain views.
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Weru Weru River Lodge. Relax after your journey and enjoy the lodge’s tranquil surroundings overlooking Mount Kilimanjaro. In the evening, meet your mountain guide for a comprehensive trek briefing and equipment check.
Accommodation: Weru Weru River Lodge
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Marangu Gate (1,860m) – Mandara Hut (2,700m)
After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate for registration and trek preparations. Begin your ascent through the lush rainforest, home to black-and-white colobus monkeys and exotic birdlife. The trail gradually climbs to Mandara Hut, your first overnight stop on the mountain.
Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Distance: 8 km
Habitat: Rainforest
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Mandara Hut (2,700m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland zone, where giant heathers and unique alpine vegetation dominate the landscape. On clear days, enjoy spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Summit.
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Distance: 12 km
Habitat: Moorland
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Kibo Hut (4,700m)
Today’s trek crosses the dramatic alpine desert known as the Saddle, situated between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The terrain becomes more rugged as you approach Kibo Hut, where you will rest and prepare for your summit attempt.
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Distance: 10 km
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Summit Day – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Around midnight, begin your ascent to the summit. Trek under the stars to Gilman’s Point (5,685m), then continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement and take in breathtaking sunrise views before descending to Kibo Hut for a short rest and then continuing to Horombo Hut.
Trekking Time: 10–14 hours
Habitat: Arctic Zone / Alpine Desert / Moorland
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Moshi
Descend through the moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate, where you will receive your summit certificate. Meet your driver and transfer back to Weru Weru River Lodge for a well-deserved shower, relaxation, and celebration dinner.
Accommodation: Weru Weru River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Departure
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey. Depending on your flight schedule, optional excursions around Moshi can be arranged.
Meals: Breakfast
Package Highlights
5-Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Trek
1 pre-trek night at Weru Weru River Lodge
1 post-trek night at Weru Weru River Lodge
Professional mountain guides, porters, and cook
All park fees and rescue fees
Mountain hut accommodation during the trek
Airport transfers
7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
Accommodation: Weru Weru River Lodge
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Weru Weru River Lodge. Relax after your journey and enjoy the lodge’s peaceful riverside setting with views of Mount Kilimanjaro. In the evening, meet your mountain guide for a comprehensive trek briefing and equipment check to ensure you are fully prepared for the climb ahead.
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Machame Gate (1,800m) – Machame Camp (3,000m)
Trekking Time: 5–7 hours
After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate for registration. Begin your trek through the lush rainforest, where towering trees, colorful birds, and playful monkeys accompany your ascent. The trail gradually climbs to Machame Camp, your first overnight stop on the mountain.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Machame Camp
Day 3: Machame Camp (3,000m) – Shira Camp (3,840m)
Trekking Time: 4–6 hours
Leave the rainforest behind as the landscape transitions into moorland. Enjoy spectacular views of Kibo Peak and the Shira Plateau as you ascend to Shira Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Shira Camp
Day 4: Shira Camp (3,840m) – Lava Tower (4,630m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)
Trekking Time: 6–8 hours
Today’s trek follows the “climb high, sleep low” acclimatization principle. Ascend to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp. The route offers dramatic scenery and excellent opportunities for altitude adaptation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,960m) – Karanga Camp (4,035m)
Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Start the day by conquering the famous Barranco Wall. The climb is non-technical but exhilarating, rewarding you with magnificent views. Continue through alpine terrain to Karanga Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Day 6: Karanga Camp (4,035m) – Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Trekking Time: 3–5 hours
A shorter trekking day allows time to rest and prepare for the summit attempt. Reach Barafu Camp by early afternoon, enjoy an early dinner, and rest before your midnight ascent.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Day 7: Barafu Camp (4,640m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Trekking Time: 10–14 hours
Around midnight, begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Witness a spectacular sunrise from the summit before descending via Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp for a well-deserved rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Day 8: Mweka Camp (3,100m) – Mweka Gate (1,640m) – Moshi
Trekking Time: 3–5 hours
Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you will receive your summit certificate. Transfer back to Moshi for a celebratory evening.
Accommodation: Weru Weru River Lodge
Relax by the pool, enjoy a hot shower, and celebrate your Kilimanjaro achievement with a delicious dinner at the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, taking with you unforgettable memories of Africa’s highest mountain.
Meals: Breakfast
Trip Highlights
7-Day Machame Route (“Whiskey Route”)
Excellent acclimatization profile
Summit Africa’s highest peak at 5,895m
Rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and arctic summit zones
Pre- and post-climb stays at Weru Weru River Lodge
Professional mountain guides, porters, and cook
Spectacular sunrise from Uhuru Peak
10-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route (8 Days on the Mountain)
Arrival in Moshi + 8-Day Lemosho Trek + Departure Night at Weru Weru River Lodge
The 8-day Lemosho Route is widely regarded as one of the best routes on Mount Kilimanjaro, offering excellent acclimatization, diverse scenery, and one of the highest summit success rates on the mountain. Beginning on Kilimanjaro’s remote western slopes, the route traverses pristine rainforest, the Shira Plateau, alpine deserts, and the dramatic Southern Circuit before reaching Uhuru Peak.
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Weru Weru River Lodge. Nestled at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, the lodge offers spacious rooms, beautiful gardens, a swimming pool, restaurant, and stunning mountain views. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and preparing for your trek. A comprehensive trek briefing and equipment check will be conducted in the evening.
Accommodation: Weru Weru River Lodge
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Elevation: 2,100m to 2,780m
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
After breakfast, drive to Londorossi Gate for registration before continuing to the trailhead. The trek begins through lush rainforest rich in birdlife and colobus monkeys. The gentle ascent leads to Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Camp.
Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Elevation: 2,780m to 3,500m
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Leave the rainforest behind as you ascend into the heath and moorland zone. Spectacular views of Kibo Peak emerge as you cross ridges and valleys before reaching Shira 1 Camp on the western edge of the Shira Plateau.
Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Elevation: 3,500m to 3,850m
Distance: 7 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Today’s shorter trek allows for acclimatization while crossing the vast Shira Plateau, one of the largest high-altitude plateaus in the world. Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Meru and Kibo Peak.
Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Elevation: 3,850m to 4,630m to 3,960m
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
A crucial acclimatization day. Hike steadily to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp. This “climb high, sleep low” strategy significantly improves acclimatization and summit success.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Elevation: 3,960m to 4,035m
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Begin the day by climbing the famous Barranco Wall, one of Kilimanjaro’s most exciting sections. Continue through rolling valleys and ridges before arriving at Karanga Camp.
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 4,035m to 4,640m
Distance: 4 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
A relatively short hike to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit attempt. After lunch, rest and prepare equipment for the overnight ascent to Uhuru Peak.
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 4,640m to 5,895m to 3,100m
Distance: 17 km
Hiking Time: 10–14 hours
Habitat: Arctic / Rainforest
Shortly after midnight, begin the final ascent under a starlit sky. Reach Stella Point at sunrise before continuing to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895 meters.
After celebrating and taking photographs, descend via Barafu Camp and continue to Mweka Camp for a well-earned rest.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate – Return to Moshi
Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640m
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Descend through beautiful rainforest to Mweka Gate where you will receive your summit certificate. Meet your driver and transfer back to Moshi for a hot shower, celebratory dinner, and comfortable overnight stay at Weru Weru River Lodge.
Accommodation: Weru Weru River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge and, depending on your flight schedule, relax by the pool or explore Moshi before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. The lodge offers comfortable rooms, restaurant facilities, and mountain views, providing the perfect conclusion to your Kilimanjaro adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
Included Accommodation
2 nights at Weru Weru River Lodge (before and after the climb)
7 nights camping on Mount Kilimanjaro
Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters
All park fees and camping fees
All meals during the trek
Airport transfers
Rescue fees and summit certificates
