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The best 5 days Kilimanjaro bike tour trek via Marangu route tour from Moshi and Arusha in 2023, 2024 and 2025
This 5 days Kilimanjaro, Marangu route is one of the most popular, best and great route for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak and tallest in Africa which standing at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) over the world. The route is also known as the "Coca-Cola" route due to it is the only route that has huts along the way, and climbers can take a soft drink at these huts.

This full detailed itinerary in day by day for the best 5 days Kilimanjaro Marangu route in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
You'll start your climb at Marangu Gate and hike through the rainforest to Mandara Hut (2,700m). The hike takes about 4-5 hours.

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
You'll continue through the rainforest and then into the moorland zone. You'll reach Horombo Hut (3,720m) after hiking for about 5-6 hours.

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
You'll hike through the alpine desert zone to Kibo Hut (4,700m). This part of the climb can be quite challenging, and you'll be hiking for about 6-7 hours.

Day 4: Summit Day!
You'll start your ascent to the summit around midnight, with the goal of reaching the summit (Uhuru Peak, 5,895m) at sunrise. The climb to the summit can take anywhere from 6-8 hours. After reaching the summit, you'll descend back to Horombo Hut (or further down to Mandara Hut) for the night.

Day 5: Descend to Marangu Gate
You'll hike back down through the rainforest to Marangu Gate (1,860m), where you'll receive your certificate of achievement before being driven back to your hotel in Moshi.

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