5 Day Marangu Trek on Kilimanjaro Hut Accommodation Experience

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut 1800 m - 2700 m
1 stop
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Start off with a hearty breakfast, then transfer from your Arusha or Moshi hotel to the Marangu Gate (1800m). After registration, begin the 8 km trek (approximately 4 hrs of hiking). The trek will be within a rainforest, and you may see black and white Colobus monkeys. If you arrive early, you can visit the Maundi Crater.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut 2700 m - 3700 m
1 stop
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Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, begin climbing out of the rainforest and enter moorland. The air will be cooler and lighter. If you didn’t see Maundi Crater the day before, you will get a chance to on this day. Trekking 1000 meters in elevation will take approximately 7 hours, and you will enjoy a packed lunch mid-hike. Upon arrival at Horombo Hut, enjoy a snack and rest. The scenery, including views of Mawenzi are particularly excellent at this camp. **Many climbers begin to feel the rise in elevation here. Consider taking Diamox to help relieve these symptoms and enjoy a more comfortable climb.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut 3700 m - 4700 m
1 stop
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Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, begin climbing through heathland, where vegetation becomes increasingly sparser, until it becomes alpine desert. The 9 km trek takes approximately 6 hours. Upon arrival at Kibo Hut, it is advised to rest as much as possible, because the summit attempt begins around midnight.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Day 4: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak, descend to Horombo Hut 4700 m - 5895 m, descend to 3700 m
1 stop
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Mount Kilimanjaro
Just after midnight, your group will meet for a hot drink and a light snack before setting for the final ascent. With the aid of headlamps, you will trek in the dark toward the highest point in Africa: Uhuru Peak. The quick 6 km trek takes a grueling 6-8 hrs to reach the summit, due to the intense elevation. Take photos are the peak, cheer yourself for this amazing achievement, and head back to Kibo Hut for a rest. After a large meal, continue descending to Horombo Hut. You will overnight here and give your legs a much-deserved rest.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
DAY 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate 3700 m - 1700 m
1 stop
Mount Kilimanjaro (Pass by)
The final trekking day begins at Horombo Hut, and continues the descent to Marangu Gate. Marangu Route follows the same trail up and down, so you may find the landscape familiar as you return to the rainforest and approach Marangu Gate. Upon reaching the end of your climb, you will be awarded official park certificates, have another chance to celebrate with the entire climbing crew, including the cooks or porters who accompanied your trek. Then, you will transfer to your Moshi or Arusha-area hotel for overnight.

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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