5 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Overview

Celebrate your 5 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Christmas and New Year in the most unforgettable way — by climbing to the highest point in Africa! The 5 Days Marangu Route Christmas & Happy New Year Summit Adventure Package is a festive season special designed for adventure lovers who want to end the year with a powerful achievement and begin the new year at the “Roof of Africa.”

Known as the “Coca-Cola Route,” the Marangu trail is the only Kilimanjaro route offering mountain hut accommodation, making it perfect for the December festive period when temperatures drop at night. This package combines professional guiding, comfortable huts, scenic rainforest trails, diverse landscapes, and a summit push timed just right for a magical Christmas morning or New Year sunrise at Uhuru Peak.

This once-in-a-lifetime festive climb brings together celebration, adventure, motivation, and the spirit of new beginnings.

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Why This Is the Best Christmas & New Year Kilimanjaro Package

  • Special festive menus at the huts
  • Complimentary Christmas or New Year celebration gift
  • Summit timed for 25th December sunrise or 1st January sunrise
  • Ideal for solo climbers, friends, couples, and groups
  • Professional guides trained for festive season climbs
  • Seasonal weather preparation and safety support
  • Decorations and warm festive atmosphere at Mandara & Horombo huts

Day-by-Day Itinerary (5 Days Marangu Route Festive Climb)

Day 1: Marangu Gate → Mandara Hut (2,700m)

Start from Marangu Gate after festive briefing and gear check.
Trek through the lush rainforest with Christmas vibes, monkeys, waterfalls, and birds.
Arrive at Mandara Hut for dinner and overnight.

Hiking: 4–5 hours

Day 2: Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut (3,720m)

Walk through moorland landscapes with stunning views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
Enjoy a relaxed festive dinner at Horombo Hut.
Perfect night for Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve celebration with your team.

Hiking: 5–6 hours

Day 3: Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut (4,703m)

Cross the alpine desert and approach the base camp at Kibo Hut.
Early dinner and rest in preparation for the midnight summit push.
Festive motivational briefing by your guide.

Hiking: 5–6 hours

Day 4: Summit Day – Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Horombo Hut

Begin the climb at midnight with headlamps lighting the trail.
Reach Gillman’s Point (5,681m), then continue to Uhuru Peak, arriving at sunrise.
Celebrate a magical Christmas Sunrise or New Year Sunrise at the highest point in Africa — a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Descend to Horombo Hut for a warm celebratory dinner and well-earned rest.

Hiking: 10–12 hours

Day 5: Horombo Hut → Marangu Gate → Return to Moshi/Arusha

Trek through the moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate.
Receive your official Kilimanjaro Summit Certificate — a perfect festive gift to yourself.
Transfer to your hotel for a warm shower and celebration.

Hiking: 6–7 hours

Inclusions – Christmas & New Year Special

  • Professional English-speaking mountain guides
  • 4 nights hut accommodation (Mandara, Horombo, Kibo)
  • All meals during the climb (festive meals included)
  • Christmas or New Year celebration dinner
  • Return transport: Moshi/Arusha ↔ Marangu Gate
  • All park fees, rescue fees & taxes
  • Clean drinking water throughout
  • Summit certificates
  • Porter support (carrying gear & equipment)
  • First aid kit + emergency oxygen
  • Warm festive surprises & decorations

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Tips for guides, cooks & porters
  • Climbing gear (can be rented)
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Hot showers at Horombo (extra)
  • Hotel before/after climb