5 Days | 4 Nights Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Trekking

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Moshi- Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (8km - 4/5 hours)
1 stop
1
Mount Kilimanjaro
The "Private 5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour" is a guided trekking experience that takes you to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. This route is known for its well-established infrastructure and is considered one of the more accessible routes for climbing Kilimanjaro.
13 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (12km - 6/8 hours)
1 stop
2
Mount Kilimanjaro
Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Marangu to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate.Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After a well-earned rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (10km -6/8 hours)
1 stop
3
Mount Kilimanjaro
Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short.
14 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Kibo Hut to UHURU PEAK & down to Horombo Hut t (16km -4/5 hours)
1 stop
4
Mount Kilimanjaro
Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.
13 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (20km -5/7 hours) – Moshi
1 stop
5
Mount Kilimanjaro
You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park's exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.
7 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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