The 4 Days Kilimanjaro hike Tour via Marangu Route is an option for those seeking a shorter trek to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. The Marangu Route, also known as the "Coca-Cola Route," is one of the most popular and scenic paths up the mountain. This shorter itinerary is designed for those who are relatively fit and looking for a shorter trekking experience compared to other routes, it making a good option for hiker who have a short limit of time to hike Mount Kilimanjaro.
On this 4 Days Kilimanjaro short hike via marangu route you will typically start at marangu gate and hike through the diverse lush rainforest, moorland, and alpine area; Along the way you will hike through mandara hut, horombo hut and kibo hut before making your summit you will push to uhuru peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro
DAY 1: MARANGU GATE-MANDARA HUT-HOROMBO HUT
After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, you will start hiking through the dense rainforest alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to Mandara Hut thereafter you will continues ascend to horombo hut you will get an opportunity to view kibo and mawenzi.
DAYS 2: HOROMBO HUT - KIBO HUT
Early in the morning after breakfast you will continues hike and you will pass through the last water point you will be walking though the saddle of Mount Kilimanjaro it takes nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal and you will prepare for summit
DAYS 3: KIBO HUT - UHURU PEAK -HOROMBO HUT
Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2-hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.
DAYS 4: HOROMBO HUT - MARANGU GATE - MOSHI
The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.
Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
ACCOMMODATION OPTION: Moshi
