Marangu Route: the one with hut accommodation
6 Days - 5 Nights
The Marangu Route, the ‘Tourist Route’ or ‘Coca Cola Route’ is the only route that has hut accommodation. This route uses the same path up and down and is therefore the most crowded route. The walking path is very steady with gradual slopes, making the climb relatively easy.
Day 1: Marangu Gate (1860m) - Mandara hut (2715m), 8.1 km, 5 hours
Day 2: Mandara hut (2715m) – Horombo hut (3705m), 11.6 km, 6 hours
Day 3: Horombo hut (3705m) – Acclimatiation day (possible 4.5 hour hike)
Day 4: Horombo hut (3705m) – Kibo hut (4730m), 9.6 km, 6 hours
Day 5: Kibo hut (4730m) – Uhuru peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3705m), 5.4 km ascent (7-8 hours) + 15 km descent (6-8 hours)
Day 6: Horombo hut (3705m) – Marangu Gate (1860m), 19.7 km, 6 hours