5 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Itinerary:

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Route Itinerary:

Day 0: Arrival Tanzania.

Day 1: Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut

Day 2: Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut

Day 3: Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut

Day 4: Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak – Uhuru peak to Horombo Hut

Day 6: Horombo Hut To Marangu Gate

Inclusions

  • 1 Nights’ accommodation at the hotel.
  • Return transfers between the hotel to the start / finish point of a climb.
  • All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping / hut fees and climbing permits.
  • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team).
  • Chief guide carries a Pulse Oximeter.
  • Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid).
  • Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only).
  • All mentioned activities unless labeled option.
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the Climb.
  • Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain.
  • Camping Fees or Hut Fees
  • Water for washing up daily.
  • Porter to carry your duffel bag, with maximum weight of 15kg / 32 lbs, from one camp to the next camp.
  • Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt.
  • All Airport Transfers.

Pick up from Kilimanjaro International airport and transferred to Arusha for your overnight stay.

  • Overnight: Arusha or Moshi Town
  • Meal Plan: HalfBoard
  • Elevation (Ft): 6,046 Ft To 8,858 Ft
  • Distance: 8 Km/5 Miles
  • Hiking Time: 4-5 Hours
  • Habitat: Rain Forest

We Depart Moshi For Marangu Gate For The Necessary Formalities Before Beginning Our Trek. The Hiking Trail Begins By Ascending A Beautiful, Tropical Rain Forest. At The Upper Edge Of The Forest Line, We Have The Opportunity To See Blue Monkeys. The Trail Then Widens To Expose Beautiful Hillsides Until We Reach Mandara Hut.

  • Elevation (Ft): 8,858 Ft To 12,205 Ft
  • Distance: 12 Km/7 Miles
  • Hiking Time: 6-8 Hours
  • Habitat: Heath

We Start The Day Continuing Through The Forest Until The Trail Opens Into High Moorland. We May Get Our First Views Of Kibo And Mawenzi Peaks – Two Of The Three Volcanic Peaks That Make Up The Summit Of Kilimanjaro.

  • Elevation (Ft): 12,205 Ft To 14,400 Ft
  • Distance: 5 Km/3 Miles
  • Hiking Time: 2-3 Hours
  • Habitat: Heath

Mawenzi Ridge To Horombo Hut

  • Elevation (Ft): 14,400 Ft To 12,205
  • Distance: 5 Km/3 Miles
  • Hiking Time: 1-2 Hours
  • Habitat: Heath

This Is An Extra Day Meant For Acclimatization And Can Be Spent Day Hiking On Mawenzi Ridge. The Unique Landscape Offers Motivating Views Of Kibo And Mawenzi. After Spending A Few Moments Exploring The Area We Head Back To Horombo Hut.

  • Elevation (Ft): 12,205 Ft To 15,430 Ft
  • Distance: 10 Km/6 Miles
  • Hiking Time: 6-8 Hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

We Climb Gradually, Then Cross The Lunar Desert Of The “Saddle” Between Mawenzi And Kibo. Our Camp, Kibo Hut, Sits At The Bottom Of The Kibo Crater Wall. Once Here We Rest, Enjoy An Early Dinner To Prepare For The Summit Day.

  • Elevation (Ft): 15,430 Ft To 19,341 Ft
  • Distance: 6 Km/4 Miles
  • Hiking Time: 6-8 Hours
  • Habitat: Arctic

Very Early In The Morning (Around Midnight), We Begin Our Push To The Summit. This Is The Most Mentally And Physically Challenging Portion Of The Trek. The Wind And Cold At This Elevation And Time Of Day Can Be Extreme. We Ascend In The Darkness For Several Hours While Taking Frequent, But Short, Breaks. At Gilman’s Point (18,600 Ft), You Will Be Rewarded With The Most Magnificent Sunrise You Are Ever Likely To See Coming Over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, We Arrive At Uhuru Peak- The Highest Point On Mount Kilimanjaro And The Continent Of Africa.

Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut

  • Elevation (Ft): 19,341 Ft To 12,250 Ft
  • Distance: 16 Km/10 Miles
  • Hiking Time: 4-5 Hours
  • Habitat: Heath

After Spending A Few Moments Taking In The Plains Of Africa And Your Accomplishment, We Descend To Horombo Hut. Later In The Evening, We Enjoy Our Last Dinner On The Mountain And A Well-Earned Sleep.

  • Elevation (Ft): 12,205 Ft To 6,046 Ft
  • Distance: 20 Km/12 Miles
  • Hiking Time: 5-7 Hours
  • Habitat: Rain Forest

On Our Last Day, We Have A Long Trek Mostly Downhill Through The Tropical Rainforest. Once At The Park Headquarters At Marangu Gate, We Collect Our Summit Certificates. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us to Airport. (One More night in the hotel is Recommended).