5 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route

Marangu Route is that it is the only route up Mount Kilimanjaro that doesn’t allow camping, so instead of sleeping in tents, trekkers stay in permanent huts instead.
Day 1: Hike through the rainforest to Mandara Hut
After breakfast at your hotel our vehicle will pick you up and we drive to the Marangu
village and proceed to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register at Kilimanjaro
National Park Authority offices and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to
the Mandara Hut located at 9,000 ft / 2,740 m. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to
see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania.
Overnight Location: Mountain hut on Mount Kilimanjaro (2,700m / 8,858ft)
Distance: 3 to 4 hours, 8 km, 840m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 2: Trek through moorland to Horombo Hut
The trail today will start to climb out of the trees and you’ll begin trekking across the open
moorlands. You’ll be gaining a lot of elevation today! You’ll be spending the night at the
lively Horombo Hut, so be sure to enjoy the social atmosphere.
Overnight Location: Mountain hut on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,720m / 12,204ft)
Distance: 5 to 6 hours, 12 km, 1000m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3: Trek the saddle of Mount Kilimanjaro to Kibo Hut
The landscape will change again today as you climb up into the alpine desert it will begin to
look more like a lunar landscape! Your porters will be collecting water from the last source
of water along the trail. You may still be well rested from yesterday, but you’ll still want to
go to bed early in preparation for tomorrow morning’s midnight departure!
Overnight Location: Mountain Hut on Mount Kilimanjaro (4,703m / 15,429ft)
Distance: 5 to 6 hours, 9 km, 1000 m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Hike to the summit - Descend to Horombo Hut
It will still be dark when you begin your hike sometime around midnight. Today will be the
most challenging day of the trek, as the air is very thin and you’ll be hiking some very steep
switchbacks with heavy screen and tricky footing. After you’ve reached Gilman’s Point the
sun should be up, and you’ll have the snow-capped peak in your sights. The view from the
top of Uhuru Peak will be spectacular! Make sure to celebrate with lots of photos before
you begin your descent back down to Kibo Hut for lunch and Horombo Hut for the night.
Overnight Location: Mountain hut on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,720m / 12,204ft)
Distance: 6 to 8 hours, 21 km, 1125m of ascent, 2175 of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: Return to the rainforest and trip back to Moshi
After breakfast, finish the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate. Driver will be waiting to
take you back to your pre booked hotel.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch,

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.